UNILAG Henry Carr Postgtaduate Hall, GRA Foundation Kicks Off Hall Week 2026 With ‘Cycle4Life’ Fitness Programme
OLORUNDARE ENIMOLA, Lagos The 2026 Henry Carr Postgraduate Hall Week at the University of Lagos (UNILAG) commenced on Monday with the Cycle4Life Fitness Programme, a cycling initiative designed to promote healthy living, environmental sustainability, road safety and community bonding among postgraduate students and members of the university community. Organised by the Henry Carr Postgraduate Hall…
FHA Expands Festac Road Reconstruction As Residents Welcome Progress
The Federal Housing Authority (FHA) has expanded the reconstruction of major roads in Festac Town, Lagos, with residents expressing optimism over the ongoing rehabilitation aimed at improving mobility and addressing years of infrastructure decay. The project, being executed in partnership with the Lagos State Government and the Amuwo-Odofin Local Government Area, forms part of a…
Ekiti Approves N16.75bn For Road Reconstruction, Streetlight Projects
The Ekiti State Executive Council has approved contracts worth N16.75 billion for road reconstruction, road upgrades and solar-powered streetlight projects aimed at improving infrastructure, connectivity and economic development across the state. The Commissioner for Information, Taiwo Olatunbosun, disclosed this in a statement after the State Executive Council meeting on Monday, saying the projects align with…
FG Flags Off Tungan Madaki-Abuja-Kaduna Expressway Link Road
The Federal Government on Monday flagged off the construction of an access road linking Tungan Madaki Community to the Abuja-Kaduna Expressway, describing the project as a key step towards improving connectivity and expanding development to satellite communities within the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). President Bola Tinubu, represented by the Speaker of the House of Representatives,…
Police Arrest 123 Traffic Offenders, Recover Firearm In Kano Number Plate Crackdown
The Kano State Police Command has arrested 123 motorists for violating vehicle registration and number plate regulations under its ongoing enforcement campaign, Operation Clean Plates. The Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, disclosed this on Monday while briefing journalists at the command headquarters in Bompai, saying the operation is aimed at removing vehicles with concealed,…
Heavy Rain Grounds Lagos, Triggers Transport Fare Hike
LAGOS — Heavy rainfall on Monday disrupted movement across several parts of Lagos, leaving commuters stranded, worsening traffic congestion and prompting transport operators to increase fares. Residents who spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) described the downpour as one of the heaviest in recent weeks, saying it flooded major roads, delayed businesses and…
Ethiopian Airlines Launches Three Weekly Flights To Mauritius
Ethiopian Airlines has commenced a new passenger service to Mauritius, expanding its African route network and strengthening air connectivity across the continent. The new route, which began operations on July 12, 2026, will operate three times a week between Addis Ababa and Mauritius, offering passengers seamless connections to the airline’s extensive global network. In a…
Federal Government Blames Blocked Drains, Climate Change For Lagos Flooding
The Federal Government has attributed the persistent flooding in Lagos to blocked drainage channels, indiscriminate waste disposal, poor environmental practices and the effects of climate change, dismissing claims that the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway is responsible for the flooding and ocean surge in parts of the state. Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi, stated this during…
Dangote Offers N500,000 Reward To Curb Illegal Truck Haulage
LAGOS — Dangote Industries Limited has launched a whistleblower initiative offering a ₦500,000 cash reward to individuals who provide credible information leading to the arrest of persons involved in illegal haulage operations using Dangote-branded trucks. The company said the initiative is part of efforts to protect the integrity of its nationwide logistics network and eliminate…
