The acting Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), Umar Yusuf Girei, has warned boat operators across the country against overloading and night travel ahead of the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations. Girei gave the warning during an interview with journalists at the NIWA headquarters in Lokoja, stressing that compliance with waterways…
The Maritime Academy of Nigeria, Oron, Akwa Ibom State, on Tuesday gained global recognition with the official presentation of the integrated management system certification: ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 21001:2025. The certificate was officially presented to the management of the academy by the Standards Organisation of Nigeria on Tuesday. Addressing the gathering, the Minister of Marine…
OLORUNDARE ENIMOLA, Lagos The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) and the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) have launched a joint flood preparedness and sensitisation campaign aimed at reducing the impact of flooding across Lagos during the 2026 rainy season. The initiative, which commenced at LASEMA’s command centre on May 25 and continued on May…
Dangote Cement has commended the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) for its role in improving the company’s transport safety operations, following a significant reduction in crashes involving its trucks across the country. The commendation was conveyed during a visit by the Head of Transport, Dangote Group, Mr. Murillo Silva, and his team to the FRSC…
The Federal Ministry of Works and the Nigeria Police Force have intensified collaboration to strengthen security on major highways and protect critical road infrastructure across the country amid ongoing federal road projects. Minister of Works, David Umahi, disclosed this during a meeting with the Inspector-General of Police, Rilwan Disu, and his delegation at the ministry’s…
The Federal Government has announced a commitment of over N1.3 trillion for strategic road and bridge infrastructure projects across the South-East region as part of efforts to boost economic growth and regional integration. The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, disclosed this on Tuesday during the grand finale of the…
The Edo State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to creating an enabling environment for businesses and investors to thrive, as the Federal Government inaugurated the Diverse Autocare Centre Hub and Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) facility in Benin City. Governor Monday Okpebholo, represented by his deputy, Rt. Hon. Dennis Idahosa, gave the assurance during the inauguration…
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the establishment of a Nigerian aircraft leasing company aimed at addressing the persistent shortage of aircraft affecting domestic airlines and reducing operational costs in the aviation sector. Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, disclosed this on Tuesday in Abuja during a meeting with airline operators and…
The Oyo State Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has deployed 1,797 personnel, including Special Marshals, to ensure smooth traffic flow and enhance safety during the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations across the state. The Sector Commander, Corps Commander Kehinde Dahunsi, disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday in Ibadan through the Sector Public Enlightenment…
