The Anambra State governor, Chukwuma Soludo, has commissioned a 1.7-kilometre road in Achalla community, Awka North Local Government Area of the state. The road was single-handedly constructed and paved by a prominent son of the community, Chief Emma Nwakamma, through the state Private-Public-Community Partnership model. During the commissioning, on Wednesday, Soludo assured the residents of…
The South West Development Commission (SWDC) has secured a provisional rail operating and track access licence from the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), paving the way for passenger and freight rail services across existing rail corridors in the South West. The development marks a significant step toward improving regional connectivity and deepening economic integration across the…
AYOMIDE TIWATAYO, Lagos The Lagos State Security Trust Fund (LSSTF) has donated bulletproof vests, ballistic helmets and other protective equipment to the Lagos State Taskforce and the Lagos Neighbourhood Safety Agency (LNSA) as part of efforts to strengthen security operations and public safety across the state. The donations were presented during separate visits by the…
The Federal Government, through the Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas and Electric Vehicles, is set to launch the Northern Corridor of the CNG and EV programme in Kano on Thursday. The initiative is aimed at promoting cleaner, affordable and sustainable transportation alternatives across Northern Nigeria. Head of Brand and Communications for the programme, Onyekachi…
The Turkish State Railways (TCDD) has announced plans to auction unclaimed items recovered from trains after the expiration of the legally required storage period. The items were retrieved from high-speed trains (YHT), mainline and regional services, as well as urban rail systems including Marmaray, Baskentray and the Sirkeci–Kazlicesme line during routine inspections conducted by onboard…
The Kogi State Government and the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) have warned traders, motorists, and transport operators against activities causing traffic congestion around the International Market in Lokoja. The warning was issued during a joint road safety sensitisation exercise conducted on Wednesday by the Senior Special Assistant to Governor Ahmed Ododo on Road Safety,…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has expressed satisfaction with the quality and pace of ongoing road projects across Abuja, saying residents are beginning to witness the impact of governance through improved infrastructure. Wike made the remarks on Wednesday during an inspection tour of ongoing road projects in Karu, Apo-Karshi, and…
The Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Mrs Olubunmi Kuku, has reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to strengthening collaboration with the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) in emergency preparedness, disaster management, and coordinated response operations. Kuku made this known during a courtesy visit by the Permanent Secretary and Chief Executive Officer…
The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) and other stakeholders in the maritime industry said that APM Terminals Apapa’s sustained commitment to safety has played a critical role in maintaining a secure operational environment at the seaports. They stated this during the commemoration of the 2026 Global Safety Day at the terminal, themed ‘We Are Safe Together’….
