ROADS AND RAILWAYS

The statement said the partnership aimed to enhance travel options for passengers flying to and from Nigeria, providing greater connectivity and convenience across 13 new cities in the country.It said travellers booked on flights from Dubai to Lagos could access more of Nigeria, with onward connections to Asaba, Akure, Benin City, Calabar, Enugu, Ilorin, Kaduna and Owerri.According to the statement, the interline agreement will also benefit corporate travellers, connecting to additional cities in one of Africa's major economic hubs, including its capital city Abuja, Kano, Uyo, Port Harcourt and Warri, further supporting the strong bilateral trade relationship between the two countries.The development reinforces the amended Bilateral Air Service Agreement (BASA) between Nigeria and the UAE and the push for mutual aviation ties between the two.(Premium Times 12/2)