Lagos commuters are increasingly spending more on transportation to avoid prolonged waiting times at motor parks, as delays in bus departures, traffic congestion and occasional vehicle breakdowns continue to disrupt daily journeys. Many passengers are being forced to choose between cheaper bus services, which may take considerable time to fill up before departure, and more…
The Osun State Government has given commercial vehicle operators 60 days to register under its newly enacted Transport, Traffic and Park Management System Law, 2026, as part of efforts to regulate transport operations, improve road safety and curb multiple taxation across the state. The deadline was announced by the acting chairman of the Osun Internal…
The Female Drivers Association of Nigeria (FEDAN) has called on the Federal Government to include its members in the Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) vehicle conversion programme and ongoing transport reforms to ease the burden of rising fuel costs on commercial drivers. The association said the high cost of petrol had significantly reduced drivers’ earnings, making…
Motorists and commuters in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have expressed mixed reactions to the N66-per-litre petrol discount introduced by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), with some praising the initiative while others question its impact on transportation costs. The reactions come as the October 31 deadline for the 30-day discount programme approaches, amid…
Bolanle Ogunlola Every year, as the calendar turns to September, October, November, and December, a familiar narrative returns to public discourse. Popularly known as the Ember Months, the period is often associated with death, accidents, mysterious occurrences, and unexplained misfortunes. From tales of blood-sucking demons to stories of ritual killings and highways supposedly marked for…
OLORUNDARE ENIMOLA Lagos The Lagos State Government has intensified efforts to transform the state’s water transportation system with the maiden stakeholder engagement on the €410 million Omi Eko Project, aimed at fostering collaboration and ensuring the successful delivery of the ambitious initiative. The engagement brought together key stakeholders from various Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs)…
The Akwa Ibom State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to diversifying the state’s economy beyond oil and gas through strategic investments in maritime infrastructure, aviation, hospitality, industrial development and other critical sectors. The government said the ongoing infrastructure projects were designed to attract private investment, create employment opportunities for youths, boost internally generated revenue and…
The Federal Character Commission (FCC) Committee on Works, Transport and Aviation and the management of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) have pledged to strengthen collaboration to promote fairness, inclusivity and equitable representation in recruitment, promotion and staff deployment. The commitment was made on Tuesday during an interactive session between the committee, chaired by…
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has detained several vessels operating within the Lagos maritime domain for alleged non-compliance with cabotage regulations and other applicable maritime requirements. The agency disclosed this on Wednesday following a targeted enforcement operation, codenamed Operation Sea Guardian, aimed at strengthening regulatory compliance and promoting indigenous participation in Nigeria’s…
The Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Abubakar Dantsoho, has warned that rising cyber threats pose significant risks to African ports and international trade, urging port authorities across the continent to strengthen digital security and enhance regional cooperation. Dantsoho, who is also President of the Port Management Association of West and Central Africa…
