Residents of Sabagreia and Polaku communities in Kolokuma/Opokuma and Yenagoa local government areas of Bayelsa State have expressed joy about completion of a long-awaited bridge connecting both communities. The bridge, which has been neglected for many years, has now been finished and is set for inauguration by the Governor Douye Diri-led administration. The Nation gathered…
The Sea Empowerment and Research Centre (SEREC) has identified marine biomass utilisation and green port energy transition as low-hanging in Nigeria, as well as coastal job creation and small and medium enterprises (SMEs) development in the blue economy sector, with the potential of unlocking about N530 billion yearly economic value. The research centre stated that…
Stakeholders in the maritime and logistics sector have called for deliberate policy reforms to strengthen indigenous shipping capacity, reduce port inefficiencies, and formalise cross-border maritime transactions. They warned that continued reliance on informal trade is distorting Nigeria’s economic records and limiting growth in Gross Domestic Product (GDP). They also urged urgent investment in multimodal transport…
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) on Wednesday inaugurated Operation Orange Impact for large-scale traffic decongestion and road safety intervention at key flashpoints in Ondo Town, Ondo State. The Ondo Town FRSC unit commander, Joseph Ajayi, who led the team at the inauguration, said the operation was part of the command’s community social responsibilities (CSR)…
OLORUNDARE ENIMOLA, Lagos The Lagos State Government has launched what it described as Africa’s first Ferry Safety Development and Mentoring Programme, aimed at strengthening safety standards and capacity development across the state’s waterways sector. Speaking at the launch on behalf of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the Special Adviser overseeing the Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) described…
Africa’s integrated digital and commerce company, Interswitch, has entered a strategic partnership with the Asaba Airport Company (AAC) to deploy its Parking Management Platform (PMP) at Asaba International Airport. The automated system introduces a seamless, secure and fully digital parking and access control solution designed to enhance operational efficiency and improve the experience for travellers,…
A new report released by Topship has projected significant growth in Africa’s export-driven economy, with Nigeria’s air freight market expected to nearly double within the next five years. The report, titled African Shipping Outlook 2025, provides an in-depth analysis of air freight trends, digital commerce expansion, and the rising role of Micro, Small and Medium…
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has commenced a structured in-house training programme aimed at enhancing the skills and professionalism of its senior officers. The initiative focuses on emotional management, professional etiquette, and time management, with the goal of strengthening operational efficiency and service delivery across the state. According to the agency, the training…
The Federal Government on Tuesday inaugurated the African Association of Road Safety Lead Agencies (AARSLA) and the West African Road Safety Organisation (WARSO) secretariat, in a move aimed at strengthening trade, mobility and regional integration through improved road safety. Speaking at the inauguration in Abuja, the Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC),…
