November 5, 2026

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LASTMA, Emergency Responders Rescue Two Burnt Victims After Diesel Tanker Explosion At Otedola Bridge

OLORUNDARE ENIMOLA, Lagos Two persons sustained severe burn injuries on Monday after a diesel-laden tanker plunged from Otedola Bridge and burst into flames beneath the bridge, prompting a swift multi-agency emergency response. The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) said its emergency response team, working alongside other emergency and security agencies, quickly mobilised to the…

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LASTMA, LASAMBUS Rescue Four Injured In Otedola Road Crash

OLORUNDARE ENIMOLA, Lagos Four passengers sustained multiple fractures after a serious road traffic collision involving a Toyota Highlander and a Mazda commercial bus at Otedola, inward Berger, near Jubilee Gate in Lagos on Monday morning. The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) said its operatives, in collaboration with the Lagos State Ambulance Service (LASAMBUS), responded…

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NIWA Reaffirms Commitment To Safer Waterways, Maritime Excellence

The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has reiterated its commitment to improving waterway safety, strengthening infrastructure and promoting sustainable economic growth in Nigeria’s maritime sector. The Acting Managing Director of NIWA, Alhaji Yusuf Girei, made this known in his goodwill message during the 2026 World Maritime Day celebration, where he congratulated stakeholders and commended their…

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FG Unveils NPERA Act, Moves To Establish Independent Port Regulator

The Federal Government has unveiled the gazetted Nigerian Ports Economic Regulatory Agency (NPERA) Act, 2026, alongside the agency’s official logo, in a move aimed at strengthening economic regulation and improving service delivery in Nigeria’s port industry. The development marks a significant milestone in efforts to establish an independent statutory body responsible for overseeing port tariffs,…

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FAAN: Financing Talks Advance For Lagos Airport Rail Link

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has disclosed that discussions on financing the proposed extension of the Lagos Mass Transit Red Line to the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) have reached an advanced stage. The Managing Director of FAAN, Olubunmi Onabanjo-Kuku, disclosed this while speaking as a keynote panellist at the World Aviation Festival…

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Adebiyi Orders Three-Year Durability Standard, Local Engineers’ Training For Rail Projects

The Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Transportation, Engr. Funso Adebiyi, has directed contractors handling railway projects across the country to prioritise infrastructure durability, establish sustainable maintenance systems and train Nigerian engineers before handing over completed facilities to the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC). Adebiyi said the measures were designed to prevent premature deterioration of…

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Sokoto Govt Approves ₦10.96bn For 11 Road Projects

The Sokoto State Government has approved ₦10.96 billion for the construction of 11 clusters of roads in Arkilla Federal and State Low-Cost areas of Sokoto metropolis, as part of efforts to improve road infrastructure across the state. The approval was one of the resolutions reached at the ninth regular meeting of the State Executive Council…

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