The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has reopened the First Niger Bridge linking Onitsha in Anambra State with Asaba in Delta State following the completion of rehabilitation and maintenance works. The bridge was reopened on Thursday, October 15, 2026, after being closed to traffic on September 7 for emergency repairs. The rehabilitation was initially scheduled…
A minibus carrying truck drivers collided with a stationary train near the entrance to the Channel Tunnel in France on Thursday evening, leaving 19 people injured, including the driver and 18 passengers. According to authorities, five of the injured victims sustained severe injuries, although none of the casualties appeared to be in a life-threatening condition….
Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has inaugurated 50 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses in Edo State as part of efforts to improve public transportation and ease mobility for residents. She also launched a ₦1 billion economic empowerment programme targeting 5,000 beneficiaries to support small businesses and strengthen livelihoods across the state. The initiatives were…
The Chief of Staff to the Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ali Bello, has inspected the ongoing construction of the proposed Kogi International Airport in Lokoja, expressing confidence that the project will be completed on schedule. Bello conducted the unscheduled inspection to assess the level of work at the site and reaffirm the state government’s commitment…
NIMENA Targets Advanced Maritime, Energy Innovation Ecosystem By 2030 The Nigerian Institution of Marine Engineers and Naval Architects (NIMENA) has launched the Maritime and Energy Ecosystem Capability Model (ECM) assessment, setting out recommendations to strengthen local technology development, attract investment and improve workforce skills in Nigeria’s maritime and energy sectors. The assessment, developed in collaboration…
The Maritime Organisation of West and Central Africa (MOWCA) has secured Indonesian government-sponsored training opportunities for seafarers, maritime instructors and administrative officers across its member states as part of efforts to strengthen maritime capacity in the region. The initiative is expected to improve professional competence, enhance maritime education and strengthen the training, assessment and certification…
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has said the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway and its accompanying rail system will improve students’ mobility, reduce travel time and enhance access to tertiary institutions across the South-West and South-South regions. The association said the infrastructure project, being undertaken by the Federal Government, would strengthen connectivity between geopolitical zones,…
The Federal Government has commenced the reconstruction and dualisation of the Lambata-Bida-Mokwa-Makera-Kontagora Federal Highway in Niger State, as part of its ongoing nationwide infrastructure development programme. Governor Umaru Bago flagged off the project on behalf of President Bola Tinubu in Bida, Niger State, with the initiative expected to improve road connectivity, facilitate trade and stimulate…
The Senate has urged the Federal Government to prioritise the completion of abandoned and ongoing road projects across the country before awarding new contracts, citing inadequate funding and prolonged neglect as major factors behind the deteriorating condition of roads nationwide. The lawmakers, however, called for exceptions in cases where new roads are urgently needed to…
The Senate has called for the urgent rehabilitation and reconstruction of the Onitsha–Iyiowa–Odekpe–Atani–Ogwuikpele–Ndoni Federal Highway in Ogbaru Local Government Area of Anambra State, following concerns over its deteriorating condition and impact on transportation and economic activities. The call followed a motion sponsored by Senator Tony Nwoye, who represents Anambra North Senatorial District, under Orders 41…
