The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has called for stronger integration between offshore petroleum operations and the maritime industry to attract investment, create jobs and unlock Nigeria’s blue-economy potential. The NUPRC Chief Executive, Mrs Oritsemeyiwa Eyisan, made the call on Tuesday in Lagos at the 2026 Lagos International Maritime Week (LIMWEEK). Eyisan, who was…
The Lagos State Government has announced plans to deepen investment in waterways and other alternative transportation systems as part of efforts to ease traffic congestion and improve the movement of people and agricultural produce across the state. The Commissioner for Economic Planning and Budget, Ope George, disclosed this during the 2027 Budget Consultative Forum organised…
The Federal Government is considering the termination of the concession agreement for the 125-kilometre Benin-Asaba Highway following alleged breaches by the Benin-Asaba Expressway Concession Company Limited (BAECC). The Federal Controller of Works in Edo State, Babatunde Tajudeen, disclosed this during a press briefing on the state of the concession project, noting that the Federal Ministry…
Taraba State Governor, Agbu Kefas, has constituted a five-man committee to inspect and monitor road construction and rehabilitation projects across the state’s 16 local government areas. The committee’s composition was disclosed in a statement issued on Tuesday in Jalingo by the Secretary to the State Government, Timothy Gebon Kataps. According to the statement, the committee…
North Korea and Russia have opened their first road bridge, marking another step in the growing ties between the two countries and creating a new route for cross-border trade. The one-kilometre, two-lane bridge spans the Tumen River and was inaugurated on Tuesday in a ceremony attended remotely by Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin and North…
The Gbongan Unit Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Osun State has recorded a 25 per cent reduction in road crashes between January and August 2026, compared with the corresponding period in 2025. The Unit Commander, Dr Jude Odinfono, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on…
Traffic congestion intensified along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway on Tuesday following the commencement of repair works on the Kara Bridge. The repairs, which are focused on damaged expansion joints on the bridge, have resulted in a partial closure of the carriageway, causing severe traffic buildup from the 7Up/Toll Gate junction to the Kara Bridge area. Motorists…
The Sokoto State Transport Authority (SSTA) has commenced a major fleet renewal programme involving the acquisition of 10 new buses, while also converting some of its petrol-powered vehicles to Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) to reduce operating costs. The General Manager of the authority, Alhaji Ibrahim Muhammad, disclosed this on Monday in Sokoto while briefing journalists…
Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos, recorded the fastest growth in scheduled seat capacity among Africa’s 10 largest airports in September 2026, according to the Official Airline Guide (OAG). OAG, a global provider of flight schedule data, said MMIA recorded 470,000 scheduled seats during the month, representing an increase of 90,600 seats, or 24.1 per…
APM Terminals has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Badagry Port Development Limited to explore the development of the proposed Badagry Deep-Seaport in Lagos State. The agreement was signed on Monday, September 7, 2026, in Copenhagen, Denmark, during a visit by the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr Adegboyega Oyetola, who led a Federal…
