The Governor of Edo State, Monday Okpebholo, has directed contractors handling road construction projects across the state to work round the clock to mitigate the impact of the approaching rainy season, which could slow the pace of ongoing works. The governor issued the directive during an inspection tour of ongoing road projects, including Mechanic Road…
Nigeria’s dependence on imported transport equipment and spare parts deepened in 2025, with total spending on the category rising to N6.54 trillion, according to the latest foreign trade data from the National Bureau of Statistics. The figures show a steady surge in imports over the past four years, highlighting the country’s continued reliance on foreign…
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, on Thursday in Abuja, said it will compel airlines that hiked ticket prices during the December 2025 Yuletide to refund excess charges to passengers who were exploited. The Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the FCCPC, Tunji Bello, revealed this when he briefed State House correspondents…
The Lagos State Government has arrested 25 individuals accused of harassing motorists along the Lekki axis of the state. The Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, disclosed this in a post on his official X account late Wednesday. According to him, the suspects, described as “Omotaku,” were apprehended during an evening patrol…
Authorities in the United Kingdom have announced road closures and temporary airspace restrictions ahead of Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s arrival for a state visit hosted by Charles III. Tinubu is expected to begin the visit on Wednesday, March 18, accompanied by First Lady Oluremi Tinubu, with an official reception scheduled to be held at…
OLORUNDARE ENIMOLA, Lagos The Rotary Club of Lekki–Novare has carried out two community development initiatives in Eti-Osa Local Government Area of Lagos State aimed at empowering residents with practical skills and promoting a healthier learning environment for students. The projects, which included a one-day skill acquisition training and a fumigation exercise at a secondary school,…
The move came as fuel prices in Nigeria hit over N1,000 owing to the war between Iran and the United States/Israel. In a bid to address the impact of the war in the Middle East on the cost of transportation in Nigeria, President Bola Tinubu has directed the immediate deployment of about 100,000 Compressed Natural…
Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, on Wednesday conducted an on-site inspection of the ongoing construction work on the Singa Market Road. The governor’s visit provided an opportunity to assess the quality of work and ensure that the project is progressing according to schedule. Daily Independent reports that during the inspection, Governor Yusuf engaged…
Road traffic crashes in Nigeria increased in the fourth quarter of 2025, with 2,731 incidents recorded nationwide, according to new data released on Wednesday by the National Bureau of Statistics. The statistics office said the figure represents a 12.20 per cent rise compared with the 2,434 crashes recorded in the third quarter of 2025. It…
