The Lagos State Taskforce has dismissed claims linking its operatives to alleged traffic-related arrests around the Sheraton Link Bridge inward Opebi and along Toyin Street, describing the reports as false and misleading. In a statement issued by its Director of Public Affairs, Gbadeyan Abdulraheem, the agency said it had been alerted to a viral “travel…
Nigeria is set to deepen its maritime security architecture, with plans to expand the Integrated National Security and Waterways Protection Infrastructure, widely known as the Deep Blue Project, as well as ramp up local fish production to curb imports. The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr. Adegboyega Oyetola stated this while receiving the leadership…
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has raised concerns over a surge in passenger complaints against domestic airlines, urging operators to improve service delivery despite ongoing industry challenges. The warning was issued by the NCAA’s Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Michael Achimugu, who disclosed that a significant proportion of complaints received by the…
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission has urged members of the Crude Oil Refinery Owners Association of Nigeria to consider acquiring oil blocks in upcoming licensing rounds as a long-term solution to crude supply challenges. The Commission Chief Executive, Mrs Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan, made the call during a recent courtesy visit by CORAN members to the…
No fewer than 69 persons lost their lives in road accidents across Lagos State in the first quarter of 2026, the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has disclosed. The agency also reported that 246 others sustained varying degrees of injuries within the same period.The General Manager of LASTMA, Olalekan Bakare-Oki, made this known in…
Passenger traffic on waterways in Lagos has climbed to about two million monthly, as the state government ramps up efforts to position water transport as a major component of its mobility and economic strategy. The Special Adviser to the Governor on Marine and Blue Economy, Oluwadamilola Emmanuel, disclosed this while hosting members of the Shipping…
The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, has confirmed that he recently held talks with the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, to devise measures to address the rising cost of aviation fuel and the growing pressure on airline operators, as part of broader efforts to stabilise the…
The Nigerian Navy on Saturday has flagged off Exercise Obangame Express 2026 with the deployment of 10 ships and two helicopters, as part of efforts to strengthen maritime security in the Gulf of Guinea. The five-day event which began yesterday, is expected to end on Thursday, April 30, 2026. The Sea inspection exercse will also…
The Nigeria Revenue Service has described as false and misleading a viral infographic claiming that a new vehicle tax has been imposed by the Federal Government, effective July 1. The NRS made this known in a statement by Mr Dare Adekambi, Special Adviser to the NRS Chairman, Dr Zach Adedeji, and spokesperson for the service….
