The Minister of Works, David Umahi, yesterday, said that the Federal Government under President Bola Tinubu had banned all forms of mining activities within a 10-kilometre radius of bridges across the country. Umahi disclosed this to journalists during a press briefing in Enugu after the inspection of some projects in the South-East, adding that the…
Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy and Abu Dhabi Ports Group have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening cooperation in ports development, maritime logistics, and digital transformation. The agreement, signed on the sidelines of the recently concluded Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, marks a major milestone in Nigeria–UAE economic relations…
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has rescued a trapped driver from a multiple crash which occurred at Ojota inbound Ketu, on Ikorodu road. The Special Adviser (SA) to the Lagos State Governor on Transportation, Sola Giwa, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday. Mr Giwa also urged motorists to be prudent and safety…
OLORUNDARE ENIMOLA, Lagos The Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) has announced the reopening of the Ikorodu Ferry Terminal for passenger ferry operations, effective Monday, January 19, 2026. In a statement issued by LASWA management, the authority recalled that the terminal was closed on October 20, 2025, due to navigational challenges caused by the infestation of…
OLORUNDARE ENIMOLA, Lagos The Lagos State Taskforce has clarified its operational procedures regarding the enforcement of restrictions on commercial motorcycle operations, popularly known as okada, while dismissing allegations of misconduct circulating on social media. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Agency expressed concern over what it described as misleading and unsubstantiated claims made by…
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority is poised to transition from conventional traffic regulation to a technology-driven incident management framework in 2026. The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority is poised to transition from conventional traffic regulation to a technology-driven incident management framework in 2026. The special adviser to Governor Babjide Sanwo-Olu on Transportation, Sola Giwa,…
The Lagos State Government is set to deploy electric-powered boats into the Lagos Ferry Services, LAGFERRY, fleet before the end of the year as part of efforts to lower transport fares and promote sustainable mobility. The Managing Director of LAGFERRY, Hon. Abdoulbaq Ladi-Balogun, made this known in a statement shared on the Lagos State Government’s…
