Members of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) and the Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria (RTEAN) in Kwara State have lamented the deplorable condition of road infrastructure in the state, appealing to President Bola Tinubu to urgently facilitate the completion of the abandoned Oko-Olowo/Moro Bridge and Ohan Bridge projects. The transporters said…
The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has announced that development work on Phase 2 of the Lekki Port project will commence soon, reinforcing the State’s ambition to deepen its position as West Africa’s leading maritime and logistics hub.Sanwo-Olu made this known at the Invest Lagos Summit 3.0 held on Tuesday in Lagos. Speaking on the…
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has strengthened the country’s maritime security architecture with the graduation of 177 new personnel under the Deep Blue Maritime Security Unit, as Nigeria intensifies efforts to position itself as West Africa’s leading maritime hub. The newly trained operatives, drawn from the Armed Forces, Nigeria Police Force and…
The Lagos State Government has commenced plans to rehabilitate and upgrade critical road infrastructure within Ikeja Government Reserved Area (GRA), as part of efforts to improve mobility, urban renewal and the overall quality of life in the area. The project includes the rehabilitation of Ladoke Akintola Road and the reconstruction of Oladipo Bateye, Tayo Ayeni,…
The Director-General of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Capt. Chris Najomo, has said the implementation of the Cape Town Convention is driving fleet expansion among Nigerian airlines by improving access to aircraft financing. Najomo made the remarks at the 15th Annual National Travel Essay Competition (NTEC 2026) and Air Transport Youth Empowerment Summit held…
Residents of communities along the Benin-Akure Highway in Edo State have commended ongoing efforts to improve road infrastructure, particularly the reconstruction of the highway, describing the project as a major boost to economic and social development in the area. The communities expressed their appreciation during a courtesy visit to the Edo State Government in Benin…
The Federal Government and key stakeholders in Nigeria’s maritime sector have intensified efforts to attract investments in green port infrastructure and sustainable operations, with a proposed energy transition programme expected to mobilise more than N450 billion in public and private sector funding. According to a policy bulletin by the Sea Empowerment and Research Centre (SEREC),…
Boat operators have called for increased government support and access to soft loans to strengthen water transportation services, following the Federal Government’s approval of N14.6 billion for the procurement of modern boats and ferries. The funding, approved through the Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy, is aimed at enhancing passenger and cargo transportation, particularly in…
Abia State is set to host transport experts, policymakers, investors, researchers, regulators and industry stakeholders from across Nigeria for the South-East Zonal Transport Conference 2026, a gathering aimed at promoting sustainable urban mobility and green energy solutions in the transportation sector. The conference is being organized by the Chartered Institute of Transport Administration of Nigeria…
