The Enugu State Government has commenced plans to restore free movement on major roads across the Enugu metropolis by enforcing a ban on traffic obstruction, indiscriminate passenger pick-up and drop-off, roadside trading and other activities that hinder vehicular and pedestrian movement. The government also directed commercial vehicles and tricycles to load and offload passengers only…
Residents of Benin City, Edo State capital, have expressed concern over the deteriorating condition of several major roads within the metropolis, saying the situation has made movement increasingly difficult for motorists, commuters and other road users. The complaints come amid growing concerns over the condition of major roads connecting Edo State with neighbouring Delta State,…
The China-Laos Railway recorded 244,000 cross-border passenger trips in the first eight months of 2026, representing an increase of more than 50 per cent compared with the corresponding period last year. China Railway Kunming Group Co disclosed the figures on Wednesday, noting that the railway has continued to experience strong growth in international passenger services…
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…
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Cross River Sector Command, has intensified patrols and enforcement activities across the state as part of measures to reduce road traffic crashes during the 2026 Ember Months. The Sector Commander, Corps Commander Innocent Etuk, disclosed this in a statement made available to newsmen in Calabar on Tuesday. Etuk said…
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…
