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FG Postpones Eko Bridge Closure to May 19

The Federal Government has postponed the temporary closure of the Eko Bridge in Lagos earlier scheduled for May 11 to May 19 to allow for rehabilitation works on the busy corridor. The Lagos Sector Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday by the Sector Commander, Corps Commander…

Lagos Bus Service Records 42,000 Daily Passengers Across 40 Routes

The Lagos State Government has disclosed that the Lagos Bus Services Limited currently transports more than 42,000 passengers daily through approximately 1,000 bus trips across the state, as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen affordable public transportation. The Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, made this known during the 2026 Ministerial Press Briefing commemorating the third…

Oyetola Pushes Nigeria’s N1.83trn Blue Economy Drive On Global Stage

Nigeria’s Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, on Tuesday took Nigeria’s maritime investment campaign to the high-profile Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi, Kenya, where he canvassed stronger African partnerships on maritime sovereignty and sustainable development. Oyetola spoke during a high-level panel session titled “Blue Economy , Maritime Sovereignty and Sustainable Valorization,” alongside France’s…

NADDC DG Drives FG’s CNG Skills Programme For NYSC Members

As Nigeria intensifies efforts to deepen its clean energy transition and create sustainable jobs for young people, the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC), under the leadership of its Director-General, Oluwemimo Osanipin, has unlocked new pathway for youth empowerment and technical innovation as it drives President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s automotive and alternative energy agenda….

NCAA Defends Air Peace Over Gatwick Disruption

Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, Tuesday, defended Air Peace’s handling of the recent flight disruption in Gatwick, London, saying the airline acted in the interest of safety. Director General of the NCAA, Capt Chris Najomo, urged Nigerians not to condemn the country’s airlines over operational disruptions. Few days ago, some passengers, including Nollywood actress, Funke…

Maraba Residents Lament Worsening Gridlock Amid Flyover Construction

Residents of Mararaba, a densely populated suburb bordering the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), have expressed frustration over the worsening traffic congestion caused by ongoing construction works along the Abuja-Keffi Expressway. Mararaba, which accommodates a large number of civil servants and business owners working in Abuja due to its relatively affordable housing, is one of the…

Lagos Intensifies Tech-Driven Traffic Enforcement, Records Over 737,000 Violations

The Lagos State Government has intensified the deployment of technology-driven traffic enforcement measures as part of efforts to improve road safety, ensure compliance with traffic regulations, and modernise transportation management across the state. Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, disclosed this on Monday during the 2025 Ministerial Press Briefing held in Alausa to commemorate the second-term…

Oborevwori Approves Reconstruction Of Effurun Roundabout -NPA Road

Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has approved the reconstruction of the Effurun Roundabout to NPA Road, a critical transport corridor serving residents, businesses and industrial operators within the Warri and Effurun axis of the state. The approval is part of the state government’s broader infrastructure renewal programme under the MORE Agenda, which focuses on improving…