The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has responded to two separate road accidents in Lagos, rescuing seven injured passengers in Ogudu and recovering the body of a hawker killed in a fatal crash at Okokomaiko. The agency said the fatal incident at Okokomaiko involved a Lexus Jeep with registration number SMK 674 HY, which…
Ogun Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has approved one day off duty in a week for workers in the state. This was contained in a statement signed by the State Head of Service, Mr Kehinde Onasanya, that the move was to provide succour to the State workforce, as a result of the hike in the pump…
The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) has secured stakeholder backing for the transformation of the Ketu Lay-by (Demurin bound) into a modern bus terminal, in a move aimed at easing congestion and improving commuter experience along the Ketu corridor. The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Transportation, Olawale Musa, said the agreement was reached during a…
Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Dr Abubakar Dantsoho, has expressed worry that Nigeria currently handles only about 25 per cent of cargo traffic in the region, even though it accounts for over 60 per cent of West Africa’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). This was as Dantsoho assured investors that the tide was…
The Federal Road Maintenance Agency, FERMA has appealed to Abia residents and other road users on Aba-Azumini highway to avoid any act that may destroy the newly completed work on the road. FERMA, which spoke through Suleiman Mohammed Omonowo, South-East 2 Zonal Director, warned that burning of tyres during festivities would destroy the road. Speaking…
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has commissioned the 5.5-kilometre Elega–Miliki–Saje–Bode-Olude–Alhaji Sugar Road in Abeokuta North and South Local Government Areas, while also announcing plans to commence the reconstruction of the Ago-Odo–Lafenwa Road. Speaking at the commissioning ceremony, Abiodun said the projects reflect his administration’s commitment to expanding road infrastructure and boosting economic activities across…
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, Wednesday signed a Reviewed Bilateral Air Services Agreement with the Kingdom of Morocco as part of his high-level engagements with the leaderships of the International Civil Aviation Organisation-ICAO and that of the European Union during the ongoing Symposium (GISS) holding in Marrakech. As part of his…
The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr. Adegboyega Oyetola, has commissioned the Institute of Maritime Studies (IMS) Multipurpose Building at the University of Lagos, reaffirming the Federal Government’s commitment to advancing the country’s marine and blue economy through sustained investment in human capital and infrastructure. The facility, donated by the Nigerian Maritime Administration and…
The International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) Wednesday began its Coordinated Validation Mission (ICVM) team to the Federal Republic of Nigeria through the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA). The mission represents a critical milestone in Nigeria’s journey towards attaining global excellence in aviation safety oversight. The ICAO Coordinated Validation Mission (ICVM) is an on-site, evidence-based audit…
In what is expected to boost the operations of its Red Line rail system, the Lagos State Government has announced the arrival of new set of 24-car trains in the state. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu confirmed this on his verified social media handle on Thursday, saying this will improve the capacity of the Red Line rail….
