The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has arrested 847 motorists in Cross River State over various number plate violations in the past 12 months. The Sector Commander of the FRSC in Cross River, Innocent Etuk, disclosed this on Tuesday in Calabar during a news conference to inaugurate the second phase of Operation Guduma. Etuk said…
A multiple-vehicle accident involving four vehicles has caused severe traffic congestion along the Apapa-Oshodi Expressway in Lagos State. The accident occurred on Tuesday at Cele Express, inward Mile 2, and involved a Hilux van, a containerised heavy-duty truck, a patrol van and a Toyota car. The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), which confirmed the…
Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, says the planned $7 billion Gateway Deep Sea Port and the proposed $10 billion Ogun Liquefied Natural Gas (OgunLNG) project are attracting fresh investments and positioning the state for significant industrial and economic growth. Abiodun disclosed this on Tuesday during a town hall meeting on the 2027–2029 Medium-Term Expenditure Framework…
Residents along the Gwagwa-Airport railway corridor in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have expressed concern over the prolonged delay in completing critical components of the Abuja rail project, accusing the contractor, China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) Nigeria Limited, of abandoning the work. The residents warned that the continued inactivity at the project sites had…
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) recorded a 24.7 per cent decline in freight movement in September 2026, despite transporting a total of 169,060 cargo units during the third quarter of the year. Operational data released by the corporation showed that freight volume dropped from 61,980 in August to 46,640 in September, representing a reduction of…
The Ekiti State Government has appealed to communities and landowners affected by the ongoing ring road construction to release their lands for the project, assuring them of adequate compensation. The appeal follows disagreements between the government and some affected communities over its proposed acquisition of 200 metres of land on both sides of the ring…
The Kaduna State Government has commenced the reconstruction of the abandoned Binawa Bridge in Kauru Local Government Area, 14 years after its collapse disrupted transportation and economic activities across several communities. Governor Uba Sani, represented by the Senator representing Kaduna South Senatorial District, Sunday Marshall Katung, flagged off the reconstruction project during a groundbreaking ceremony…
The Nigerian Senate has called on the Federal Government to renegotiate the Bilateral Air Services Agreement (BASA) with China to secure reciprocal flight operations and enable Nigerian airlines to operate direct flights to the Asian country. The Senate also warned that Nigeria could reconsider the aviation privileges currently enjoyed by Chinese airlines if Nigerian carriers…
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has commenced a five-day aerodrome certification training programme for personnel in its Directorate of Aerodrome and Airspace Standards (DAAS), as part of efforts to strengthen aviation safety oversight and improve airport regulatory standards in the country. The training, organised in collaboration with the Airports Council International (ACI) and the…
Vice President Kashim Shettima has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to the proposed Bakassi Deep Seaport and the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, describing both projects as strategic investments capable of transforming Cross River State’s economy. Shettima gave the assurance on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, during the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential campaign rally at the U.J….
