The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a US$1.2mn grant to Ethiopia’s government to finance a feasibility study for construction of a standard-gauge railway (SGR) link between Ethiopia and neighbouring Sudan
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Five Nigerian airports to resume from 21 June
The Nigerian government has announced the resumption of its domestic flights from 21 June with a proviso that airlines adhere to all necessary industry regulations
Uganda’s Ministry of Health meets truck owners
Uganda’s Ministry of Health has met with representatives of the truck owners and national logistics platform in light of coronavirus pandemic situation
Nigeria’s aviation sector loses about US$54mn
Nigeria’s aviation sector loses about US$54mn monthly since the outbreak of the COVID-19 in the country, according to Haidi Sirika, minister of aviation
NIMASA extends validity of statutory certificates for Nigerian vessels
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has extended the validity of statutory and trading certificates for all Nigerian registered vessels to ensure uninterrupted shipping, despite the COVID-19 pandemic