Veteran Nollywood actor Olayinka Quadri has been inducted as a Special Marshal of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) as part of efforts to strengthen traffic law compliance and promote road safety awareness across Lagos State. The induction ceremony took place at the agency’s headquarters in Oshodi, where the General Manager of LASTMA, Olalekan…
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has urged motorists across the country to strictly adhere to road safety measures during the rainy season to reduce the risk of road crashes. The Anambra State Sector Commander of the FRSC, Bridget Asekhanuo, gave the advice on Wednesday in Awka, warning that forecasts indicate heavier rainfall in the…
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has barred the American pilot involved in the June 10 aviation incident at Asaba Airport from operating within Nigeria’s airspace, while also suspending the aircraft’s First Officer pending the conclusion of ongoing investigations. The incident involved a Bombardier Challenger 601-3A operated by VMO Aero Limited with U.S. registration number…
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to transforming Nigeria’s aviation sector through improved safety, infrastructure development, enhanced passenger experience, job creation, and stronger stakeholder engagement. The commitment was reiterated during the Second Quarter 2026 Hybrid Stakeholders/Citizen Engagement on Presidential Priorities and Ministerial Deliverables in the Aviation Sector, held at the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority…
Many commuters in Lagos are abandoning inland water transportation for road travel as rising ferry fares make long-distance journeys increasingly unaffordable. Passengers who spoke on Tuesday at the Marina Jetty in CMS said the high cost of water transportation has discouraged many residents from using ferries, especially on longer routes such as CMS to Badagry…
The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has announced plans to establish additional jetties across the country, rehabilitate existing infrastructure, and phase out unsafe boats as part of efforts to improve safety and efficiency on Nigeria’s inland waterways. Chairman of the NIWA Governing Board, Barrister Mukhtar Shehu Shagari, disclosed this during a media briefing in Lagos…
KADUNA – Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has commissioned five township roads in Kwoi, the headquarters of Jaba Local Government Area, alongside the strategic Kwoi–Gora Road, describing the projects as a major step toward addressing years of infrastructure deficit in the area. Speaking during the commissioning ceremony, Governor Sani said the completion of the roads…
The Osun State Government has commenced the second phase of compensation payments to property owners affected by the ongoing Iwo Township Road dualisation project, reaffirming its commitment to completing all outstanding payments despite financial challenges. The compensation was presented on Wednesday by a state delegation led by the Director of Acquisition and Compensation in the…
The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has commenced a statewide traffic enforcement exercise aimed at curbing road traffic violations, reducing crashes, and improving safety on roads across the state. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Timfon John, disclosed this in a statement issued on Wednesday in Uyo, saying the operation forms part of ongoing efforts…
The Lagos State Government has commenced the Project Management, Operations and Design (PMOD) consultancy phase for the Omi Eko Project, marking another step towards modernising water transportation across the state. The consultancy was formally launched during a kick-off meeting in Lagos attended by government officials, development partners and members of the consulting team responsible for…
