The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has announced renewed efforts to tackle the rising number of accidents involving dispatch riders on major highways across Lagos. The General Manager of LASTMA, Olalekan Bakare-Oki, disclosed this on Monday, noting that the agency is stepping up both enforcement and public safety advocacy to address the issue. According…
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has announced the creation of a Ministry of Aviation and Airport Development with a mandate to manage and oversee policies, strategies and programmes for aviation development in the state. The new Ministry will also oversee affairs at the Victor Attah International Airport, making sure its newly acquired international…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with two Chinese firms for the restart, operation and expansion of the Warri and Port Harcourt refineries. In a statement on Monday, NNPC’s Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Andy Odey, said the agreement was signed with Sanjiang Chemical Company Limited and…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Airbus, a leading global aircraft manufacturer, to strengthen the country’s aviation and aerospace sector. The agreement was signed during a working visit by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo (SAN), to Airbus headquarters in Toulouse, France. The minister was…
The Federal Road Safety Corps says it is intensifying efforts to tackle mixed loading, speeding and other major causes of road traffic crashes in the country. The corps marshal, Shehu Mohammed, said this in Abuja on Monday. Mr Shehu disclosed that the FRSC high command had earlier convened to review operations, evaluate challenges and develop…
OLORUNDARE ENIMOLA, Lagos The Lagos State Waterways Authority has announced the launch of Africa’s first Ferry Safety Development and Mentoring Programme in partnership with Interferry, in a move aimed at strengthening safety standards and operational efficiency in the water transportation sector. LASWA disclosed in a statement that the 18-month programme is designed to improve ferry…
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has intensified efforts to regulate commercial motorcycles (okada) and tricycles (keke) across Nigeria in a bid to improve road safety and address security concerns. The Corps Public Education Officer, Osondu Ohaeri, disclosed this on Sunday in Abuja during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). He explained…
The Kaduna State Government has intensified consultations with traditional institutions as part of efforts to implement its proposed Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system and broader urban transport reforms. The engagement, led by the Kaduna State Transport Regulatory Authority (KADSTRA), took place at the Zazzau Emir’s Palace in Zaria, where key stakeholders discussed the Kaduna Connect…
The Director-General of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Chris Najomo, has said that flight delays and cancellations will continue in Nigeria’s aviation sector, stressing that airlines must improve communication and passenger care to ease frustrations. Mr Najomo made this known during an interview on Sunrise Daily aired on Channels Television on Saturday. He noted…
