The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to the actualisation of the Agge Deep Sea Port project in Bayelsa State, describing it as a strategic infrastructure initiative capable of boosting economic growth, creating jobs and attracting investments to the Niger Delta region. Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, stated this in a statement…
Julius Berger Nigeria Plc has completed the 37.9-kilometre Bodo-Bonny Road project in Rivers State and commenced final enhancement works, including streetlight installation and landscaping along the corridor. The landmark project, which began in October 2017, provides the first road connection between Bonny Island and the mainland, marking a significant milestone in infrastructure development in the…
The Director-General of the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC), Joseph Osanipin, has defended the Federal Government’s Nigeria First policy, urging ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) to prioritise the procurement of locally assembled vehicles to strengthen the country’s automotive industry. Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily programme, Osanipin said the policy aims to ensure…
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Ikorodu Unit Command, has intensified efforts to promote road safety awareness among young Nigerians through a Road Safety Club Quiz Competition organised to mark the 2026 Children’s Day celebration. The event, held on Thursday at the Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH), Ikorodu, brought together pupils and…
Residents of Ikot Okpok in Edemaya Clan, Ikot Abasi Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, have expressed concern over the deteriorating condition of an abandoned road project, warning that it is hindering access to education and contributing to the rising number of out-of-school children in the area. The residents said the road, which links…
Nigerian carrier ValueJet has expanded its West African network with the introduction of direct flight services between Accra, Ghana and Banjul, The Gambia, further strengthening connectivity across the sub-region. The service, which operates on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays, extends the airline’s regional footprint beyond its Lagos-Accra route launched earlier this year and provides travellers with…
Since assuming office in May 2023, the administration of Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State has continued to demonstrate commitment to infrastructural renewal through massive road construction and rehabilitation projects amounting to over 608km across the three senatorial districts of the state. The state government explained that this includes 206.6km of new roads, 102.55km…
OLORUNDARE ENIMOLA, Lagos The Gabriel Rotimi Aroge (GRA) Empowerment Foundation marked World Bicycle Day 2026 by distributing free bicycles to students of the International School, University of Lagos (ISL), in a move aimed at promoting sustainable transportation, healthy living, and affordable mobility among young people. The event, held under the global theme “Advancing Sustainable Mobility…
Turkey’s state-owned railway operator, the Turkish State Railways (TCDD), recorded a net loss of 35.53 billion lira (approximately $774 million) in 2025, marking the largest financial deficit in the institution’s history, local media reported. According to TCDD’s 2025 financial report cited by BirGün newspaper, the railway operator’s losses have risen sharply over the past four…
