The Nigerian government has committed to completing road infrastructure projects and ending the era of abandoned and substandard roads. The Minister of Works, David Umahi, made this commitment during a road inspection tour of Federal Government road projects in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, and Nasarawa State, North Central Nigeria. To ensure timely completion, the…
The Federal Government has expressed its readiness to leverage the €59 million West Africa Sustainable Ocean Programme (WASOP) to strengthen efforts against illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing and improve the sustainable management of marine resources. Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, stated this during a meeting with the European Union Ambassador to…
Motorists plying the Kabba–Omuo–Ekiti road have expressed concern over the slow pace of construction on the corridor, citing frequent gridlock, vehicle damage and loss of man-hours. They noted that the road is a crucial interstate economic route connecting communities between Kogi and Ekiti States. Motorists who spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria in Ado-Ekiti…
The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (rtd.), has reaffirmed the federal government’s commitment to strengthening maritime security and advancing Nigeria’s blue economy through sustained support for the Nigerian Navy. He pledged continued investment in the resources, capabilities and enabling environment required to build a technologically advanced, interconnected and globally respected naval force capable of…
Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has initiated plans for the reopening of the waterway linking Baga town to the Republic of Chad as part of efforts to restore cross-border trade and strengthen economic cooperation between both countries. The governor disclosed this during a visit to Baga, where he held a high-level security meeting with…
Minister of Works, David Umahi, has commended China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC) for the quality and pace of work on the reconstruction and expansion of the 43.65-kilometre Mararaba-Keffi Road, while calling for the prompt release of outstanding funds approved for the project. Umahi made the remarks during an inspection of the road project, which was…
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has announced a 27 per cent reduction in road traffic crashes recorded during the 2026 Eid-el-Kabir special patrol operations compared to the corresponding period in 2025. The Corps Public Education Officer, Osondu Ohaeri, disclosed this in a statement issued on Saturday in Abuja, describing the achievement as one of…
Dangote Cement Plc has intensified its technology-driven transport safety initiatives, deploying artificial intelligence and advanced telematics systems to enhance operational efficiency and reduce road traffic crashes across its fleet. The company said the upgraded transport management programmes focus on improved performance monitoring, strengthened governance standards, enhanced accountability frameworks, driver training, journey management, and regular recertification…
