The National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC) has reassured Nigerians of the safety of properly certified Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) vehicle conversions following an incident involving a CNG-retrofitted Toyota Camry in Abuja. The incident occurred on September 13, 2026, at a NIPCO Gas Filling Station along Airport Road, Abuja. According to the Council, no…
Zimbabwe Seeks $115m Afreximbank Loan to Revive Rail Network Zimbabwe is seeking a $115 million financing facility from the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) to rehabilitate its struggling railway system and expand freight capacity as mineral production and exports continue to grow. The financing is being negotiated by the National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ), with plans…
A 45,000-litre petroleum tanker on Thursday overturned at Isimi Lagos, inward Itokin, along the Epe axis of Lagos State, spilling its contents onto the roadway. The incident involved a tanker with registration number T-18212LA and a Ford pickup van, KJA-13FJ, which was reportedly carrying animal feed. The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), in a…
The Federal Road Safety Corps has warned motorists and members of the public against fraudulent text messages claiming that recipients have been recorded for new road traffic offences. The warning was contained in a statement issued by the Corps’ Public Education Officer, Osondu Ohaeri, on Wednesday, following reports of the circulation of the messages through…
The Nigerian Ports Economic Regulatory Agency (NPERA) has vowed to enforce its new legal framework against infractions and violations in the maritime sector, including the imposition of fines and criminal prosecution of offenders where necessary. The Director-General of NPERA, Dr Pius Akutah, disclosed this on Tuesday when the executive members of the Maritime Correspondents’ Organisation…
The Lagos State Government has announced plans to intensify traffic enforcement along the Apapa and Lekki port corridors as part of efforts to address persistent congestion and improve the movement of articulated trucks in the areas. The decision followed a strategy meeting convened by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Transportation, Sola Giwa, on…
The Federal Government has announced plans to extend rail services from Abuja to Zaria, Kaduna, Kano, Daura and Katsina, with the initiative expected to create new employment opportunities and strengthen transportation connectivity across the northern region. The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Transportation, Olufunsho Adebiyi, disclosed this on Friday at the maiden convocation ceremony of…
Gridlock has resurfaced along the Naze axis of the Naze-Nekede-Ihiagwa-Obinze Road in Owerri West Local Government Area of Imo State, leaving students, motorists and residents facing prolonged delays and worsening transportation difficulties. The deteriorating condition of the strategic road has made movement increasingly difficult, with motorists reportedly spending hours navigating damaged sections while students and…
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has commenced a nationwide inspection of federal road projects, with a focus on roads linking tertiary institutions across the country. The exercise began with inspections of the Kaduna-Abuja and Kaduna-Kano roads, where the students’ body assessed the condition of the infrastructure and its impact on students and academic…
An 18-passenger bus on Wednesday morning crashed into a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) vehicle at the Agric Bus Stop Terminal in Lagos State while allegedly attempting to evade roadside levy collectors. The incident occurred as the white bus, which was reportedly travelling from Epe to Mile 12 International Market with three people and a load…
