Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah has promised that the state will get monorail and intercity rail line as part of his plans for holistic development of the state. He said that he would inaugurate the projects in the next four years as it has become a necessity for Enugu, the capital city, to have a…
OLORUNDARE ENIMOLA, Lagos The administration of Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu says reforms in emergency management and climate resilience have significantly improved disaster response outcomes in Nigeria’s commercial hub, positioning Lagos as a leading centre for flood insurance innovation and disaster preparedness in Africa. According to the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), the agency recorded 9,688…
OLORUNDARE ENIMOLA, Lagos The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has raised fresh concerns over what it described as coordinated attacks on railway infrastructure in parts of the country, following recent incidents of vandalism in Plateau and Bauchi states. In a statement issued on Friday in Lagos, the corporation said the incidents posed a serious threat to…
OLORUNDARE ENIMOLA, Lagos The Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Agency (TRACE) has been honoured with the “Most Disciplined Road Safety Agency of the Year 2025 Award” by the African Emerging Leadership, Research and Development Organization (AELRDO) in recognition of the agency’s commitment to discipline, ethical conduct, road safety and traffic management. The award was…
OLORUNDARE ENIMOLA, Lagos The Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) has intensified safety inspections across major ferry terminals and jetties in Lagos State as part of efforts to enforce compliance with waterways safety regulations and improve operational standards. The inspection exercise covered several terminals and jetties, including Ipakodo, Bayeku, Ijede, Ebute-Ero, Liverpool, Sabokoji, Alex and Coconut,…
OLORUNDARE ENIMOLA, Lagos The Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Agency (TRACE) has launched a statewide special operation aimed at ensuring the safety of motorists and other road users during the Eid-El-Kabir celebrations across 27 major traffic corridors in the state. The operation, tagged “Safety on Ogun 27 Major Traffic Corridors,” commenced on Wednesday, May…
The Nigerian Navy and the National Inland Waterways Authority have reaffirmed their commitment to safer waterways through a partnership aimed at strengthening marine safety standards and reducing accidents across riverine communities in the Niger Delta. The renewed collaboration was highlighted during a two-day Boat Safety, Security and Risk Management Training organised by the Foundation for…
The Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority, Dr Abubakar Dantsoho, has stated that Nigeria accounts for more than 70 per cent of all cargo arriving in the West and Central African sub-region. Dantsoho disclosed this on Wednesday in Lagos while speaking during the closing ceremony of the Mid-Year Session of the Board of Directors…
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has outlined five key priorities aimed at accelerating Africa’s air connectivity agenda and deepening regional integration through aviation. Keyamo stated that aviation should no longer be viewed as a luxury service but as critical economic infrastructure necessary for trade, healthcare delivery, tourism, manufacturing, and regional cooperation…
