Spain’s Transport Minister, Óscar Puente, has resigned following a devastating train collision that claimed at least 69 lives and left dozens injured, intensifying pressure on the government over railway safety and its handling of the disaster.Puente announced his resignation on Tuesday evening after facing intense scr…

Spain’s Transport Minister, Oscar Puente, has resigned less than a week after a deadly train collision that killed 69 people, making it the second major railway disaster in the country in less than a year. Puente also withdrew from the upcoming general election, saying he had initially decided to step down immediately…

…that although states had increased spending on essential public services, investments in transport infrastructure had grown considerably faster, even in states with poor human development indicators. A Senior Economist at the World Bank Nigeria Office, Gloria Joseph-Raji, raised the concerns on Tuesday in Abuja during…

…Medical personnel spent more than five minutes attending to him before he was transported to hospital by ambulance. The match was subsequently abandoned in the seventh minute of stoppage time. Owono was shown a straight red card following the incident. Following the announcement, CD Tenerife released a statement expres…

…support facilitated through the Office of the National Security Adviser, had been transported by helicopter to Kuje to meet defendants ahead of their trials.

…to travel by road from Bauchi to Jos to uplink reports, while video recordings had to be transported in VHS cassettes to television stations. He said technological advancement had changed the process, allowing people to create content and earn money through social media platforms without leaving their homes. “Now, tech…

…the Sagamu Interchange, is expected to provide businesses with access to major markets, transportation networks and logistics services. The strategic location is also expected to facilitate the movement of raw materials and finished products while improving access to distribution channels across the country. The projec…

…and Newcastle often have to travel to London for consular services, incurring additional transport costs and time away from work, the group said. It identified families, elderly Nigerians, students and working professionals as particularly affected by the arrangement.Make PUNCH part of your everyday experience.Add us t…

France updated its national minimum wage rules, setting a gross monthly floor that all employers must meet as of November 2025The SMIC applies to a standard 35-hour working week, with the figure set at €1,801.80 gross per monthCollective bargaining agreements can set higher wage floors depending on an employee's catego…

…a recent case, Falana said on September 14, 2026, a former chairman of the Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria, Mr Joseph Rotimi Olabiowonu, alias “Metilo,” and one Opeyemi Adedoyin invaded the house of Sunday Ogunsakin in Afao-Ekiti over a land dispute, abducted and assaulted him.He said the suspects pushe…

…said nine people were initially confirmed dead. He added that 10 additional bodies were transported to San Fernando the following day.A military source, who spoke on condition of anonymity, alleged that the operation was supported by the United States intelligence agencies, the CIA and FBI, and carried out on the order…

…near a roadway in Palm Beach County, Florida, and erupting into a massive fireball. Transportation secretary Sean Duffy posted on X on Sunday that the Learjet 60 crashed in Palm Beach County at 12.50pm and called it a "horrific tragedy". The Federal Aviation Administration is sending a team to support the National Tran…

…burdens.21 states pass laws to end multiple taxesLegit.ng earlier reported that traders, transport operators and manufacturers across Nigeria could soon experience relief from multiple taxation and illegal revenue collections following the passage of harmonised tax legislation in 21 states. The Joint Revenue Board (JRB…

…roadside. “Today’s plane crash in Palm Beach County, Florida, is a horrific tragedy,” Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said in a statement, confirming that all nine people on the aircraft were killed. Duffy said the plane, a Learjet 60, had departed from Austin, Texas and was headed for the Bahamas. The crash occurr…

…rider, who gave his name simply as Ibrahim, said the construction had disrupted their transport business, forcing them to take longer routes and charge higher fares. “We used to carry passengers from Nobex through this road to other parts of the community, but we can no longer do that. “We now have to take longer route…

…alongside a two-person crew.The Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board will investigate the crash, according to the FAA.Plane crashes in US state of Florida

…petrol prices nationwide. ImagesWhat cheaper petrol means for NigeriansFor motorists, transport operators and businesses, sustained wholesale price reductions could eventually ease operating costs.However, depot prices differ from retail pump prices, which include transportation, distribution margins and other expenses…

…a significant proportion of airline operating expenses.He spoke at the 2nd edition of Transport Summit, themed: ‘Navigating Global Disruption and the Road Ahead: Mobility, Energy and Trade Facilitation for Resilient Future,’ organised by JustAlive Communications Limited in Lagos.He said: “Conflicts in major energy-prod…

…security systems, terminal infrastructure upgrades, airside facilities and landside transport improvements. This approach is essential to strengthening infrastructure sustainability, improving service delivery, and ensuring that aviation-sector revenue contributes meaningfully to our airports’ long-term operational and…

…of buying a car now competes with other financial priorities, including rent, food and transportation.Import duties and clearance charges add to buyers' burdenUche attributed the price increases partly to exchange rate movements, customs duties and other expenses associated with importing vehicles.He said clearing a To…

…sadness over the deplorable state of the road, saying it added to the increased cost of transportation and caused delays to their movements as well as killing their businesses.A driver simply identified as Emmanuel said that after every journey, he visits the mechanic workshop and spends a lot of money to fix his vehic…

…Compressed Natural Gas Initiative. In June 2024, the Federal Government met with transport stakeholders in Abuja to roll out conversion subsidies, offering to shoulder 50 per cent of the conversion kit cost (between N600,000 and N750,000). The following month, the government officially commenced free CNG conversions fo…

…margin provides room for price adjustments, although actual profitability depends on transportation, financing and other operating expenses.New Dangote pricing structure drives competitionAn industry source familiar with the arrangement explained that Dangote Refinery's revised trading model uses the European gasoline…

…Corporate Affairs, listed the newly approved programmes as BA Christian Theology, BSc Transport Management, BSc Security and Investment Management, BSc Information and Communication Technology, BSc Industrial Mathematics and BSc Criminology. The university said prospective students could apply for admission into the pr…

…participation. She said Nigerian businesses needed reliable power, efficient transportation systems and lower production costs to take advantage of the African Continental Free Trade Area, which offers access to a wider continental market. Feese said the recommendations followed consultations on mining, the blue econom…