OLORUNDARE ENIMOLA, Lagos The Lagos State Drivers Institute (LASDRI) has extended warm felicitations to Muslim faithful on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr, while calling for strict adherence to road safety regulations and peaceful coexistence among Nigerians. In a statement marking the celebration, the General Manager of LASDRI, Tiamiyu Afusat, urged motorists and other road users…
OLORUNDARE ENIMOLA, Lagos High Chief Olanrewaju Bashorun, popularly known as LarryBash, on Monday hosted executive members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government Area of Ogun State to a Ramadan Iftar, drawing commendation and renewed support for his House of Representatives aspiration. The event, held at his residence, brought together key local…
OLORUNDARE ENIMOLA, Lagos The General Manager of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), Olalekan Bakare-Oki, has extended Eid-el-Fitr greetings to Muslims in Lagos and beyond, while assuring residents of seamless traffic movement during the festive period. In a statement issued to mark the celebration, Bakare-Oki congratulated the Muslim faithful for their devotion, discipline, and…
OLORUNDARE ENIMOLA, Lagos The Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Agency (TRACE) has deployed its full operational capacity across 27 major traffic corridors in the state as part of measures to ensure smooth traffic flow during the Eid-el-Fitr celebrations. The agency said the special operation, which commenced on March 16, 2026, will run until March…
Ethiopian Airlines, the largest network operating carrier in Africa, announced plans to inaugurate three new domestic airports and launch passenger flights to the destinations by mid-April 2026. The new airports are located in Negele Borena, Gore Metu, and Debre Markos. Ethiopian plans to operate thrice weekly passenger flights to each of the destinations. The addition…
The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority has officially kicked off the compensation process for tenants and occupants affected by land acquisition for the Blue Line rail depot at Okokomaiko, as part of the expansive Lagos Rail Mass Transit Blue Line project. The announcement came after a stakeholder engagement meeting held at the palace of the…
The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr. Adegboyega Oyetola, has unveiled a £746 million financing agreement with the United Kingdom that will deliver the modernisation of the country’s seaport infrastructure. The financing arrangement, secured with the backing of UK Export Finance (UKEF), will fund the comprehensive modernisation and upgrade of the Apapa and Tin…
Mr Osanipin said the buses would be sourced from local assemblers to strengthen domestic manufacturing and boost growth in Nigeria’s automotive sector. The federal government has approved the acquisition of electric buses for civil servants as part of efforts to promote local vehicle assembly and accelerate Nigeria’s transition to cleaner transportation. The director-general of the…
Following the earlier suspension of the full cashless access gate payment system by President Bola Tinubu after it triggered severe traffic congestion at airport entry points, the Federal Government has announced plans to introduce a fully automated electronic payment system at airport access gates nationwide. The minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, disclosed…
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Ogun Sector Command, has taken a road safety campaign to motor parks across the state, ahead of the Eid-el-Fitri celebrations. The Public Relations Officer of the Command, Odunsi Afolabi, said the move is to ensure a crash-free festive season, in line with the directives of the national headquarters, with…
