The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has unveiled a comprehensive traffic management strategy ahead of the December festive season, with a renewed focus on road safety advocacy, crash reduction and improved traffic flow, especially on Otedola Bridge Coastal Road and others across the state. The General Manager of LASTMA, Mr. Olalekan Bakare-Oki, disclosed this…
OLORUNDARE ENIMOLA, Lagos The Lagos State Parking Authority (LASPA) says it is preparing to roll out a technology-driven, cashless on-street parking management system across the state next year as part of efforts to modernise parking operations, improve compliance and enhance traffic management. Speaking at the annual media parley organised by the Lagos State Ministry of…
OLORUNDARE ENIMOLA, Lagos The Lagos State Government has unveiled fresh details of its €410 million Omi Eko Project, a landmark waterways transportation initiative that will deliver 25 modern terminals and jetties, introduce 78 electric ferries and deploy Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) to create a fully integrated multimodal transport network across the state. Speaking at the…
OLORUNDARE ENIMOLA, Lagos Lagos State is set to deepen its investment in mass transit infrastructure as the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) announced that three new stations on the Blue Rail Line will commence operations by February 2027, while the Red Rail Line will receive three new eight-car train sets in November, a move…
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has called for stronger collaboration with the judiciary to enhance the prosecution of traffic offenders, accelerate the administration of justice and improve compliance with road safety regulations across Nigeria. The Corps Marshal, Malam Shehu Mohammed, made the call on Wednesday in Abuja during a capacity-building workshop on the role…
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has recorded 860 traffic-related incidents resulting in 17 deaths on the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road between January and October 2026, raising concerns over road safety on the major corridor. The agency also disclosed that 365 traffic incidents, including road crashes and vehicle breakdowns, were recorded along the Otedola Bridge–Kara…
The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr Adegboyega Oyetola, has inaugurated the organising committee for the Nigeria Marine and Blue Economy Expo (NIMBEX), an initiative aimed at attracting investment and unlocking opportunities across Nigeria’s maritime sector. The expo is expected to bring together policymakers, investors, industry leaders, financial institutions and technology companies to explore…
Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has commended President Bola Tinubu for prioritising major infrastructure projects aimed at improving transportation, boosting trade and accelerating economic development in Northern Nigeria. Yusuf gave the commendation on Wednesday while representing the President at the commissioning of Section III of the Abuja–Kaduna–Zaria–Kano Expressway. The governor said sustained investment in…
Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has approved the construction of the 10-kilometre Oke-Ose/Ile-Apa/Lajiki road in Ilorin East Local Government Area, with work expected to commence within two weeks. The governor announced the approval during a visit to the Alangua of Lajiki, Alhaji Solihu Atanda, where he reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to improving infrastructure and living…
The House of Representatives has called on the Federal Government to commence construction of the long-delayed Oron-Calabar section of the East-West Road, more than a decade after the project was approved at ₦165.3 billion. The lawmakers also urged the Federal Ministries of Works and Finance to make adequate provision for the project in the 2027…
