OLORUNDARE ENIMOLA, Lagos The Lagos State Government has intensified consultations with residents and key stakeholders ahead of the commencement of improvement works at the Turnbull–Parkview intersections along Gerrard Road, Ikoyi, with construction scheduled to begin on September 14, 2026. Speaking during a stakeholders’ engagement meeting held on Thursday at Banana Island Estate, Ikoyi, the Commissioner…
The Federal Government has moved to strengthen Nigeria’s maritime safety framework by clarifying the responsibilities of relevant agencies and improving the reporting and investigation of accidents on the nation’s waterways. The move followed discussions between the Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy and the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) on a clearer framework for…
Lagos is set to host key stakeholders in Nigeria’s maritime industry and the international maritime community at the 11th International Maritime Business-to-Business Conference and Exhibition, organised as part of the Lagos International Maritime Week (LIMWEEK) 2026. The three-day event, organised by Zoe Maritime Resources Limited, will be held at the Lagos Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island,…
Kano State is set to benefit from a proposed metropolitan railway project estimated at more than N1 trillion, as the administration of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf deepens its collaboration with the Federal Government. The proposed rail project is expected to significantly improve transportation within the Kano metropolis, ease traffic congestion and stimulate commercial activities across…
SOKOTO — The Sokoto State Government has commissioned two major rural infrastructure projects valued at N5.6 billion in Silame Local Government Area, in a move aimed at improving connectivity and stimulating economic activities in rural communities. The projects comprise the N2.4 billion Silame Bridge and the 9.4-kilometre Garin Magaji-Gittarana rural road. The projects were commissioned…
LAGOS — The Lagos State Government will commence the improvement of the Turnbull–Parkview intersections along Gerrard Road, Ikoyi, on September 14, 2026, in a bid to ease persistent traffic congestion in the area. The six-month project is designed to address bottlenecks around the Gerrard Road and Parkview corridor, improve the efficiency of the affected junctions…
The Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA) has rehabilitated failed sections of federal roads and restored an erosion-threatened bridge in Delta State as part of efforts to improve road safety and connectivity. The interventions include repairs on the 38-kilometre Kwale-Ebedei-Umutu Road and restoration work at the Okumeshi Bridge section. The development was disclosed on Wednesday during…
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has announced that the long-awaited Opebi Link Bridge will be opened to motorists before the end of September 2026. The governor made the disclosure on Thursday while speaking as the keynote guest at the 7th Annual Lecture organised by Freedom Online Newspapers. According to Sanwo-Olu, construction work on the bridge…
The Federal Government has unveiled Nigeria’s first National Land Transport Policy, saying the initiative is aimed at developing an efficient and integrated transport system capable of driving economic growth and improving the movement of people and goods across the country. Vice President Kashim Shettima disclosed this on Thursday in Abuja during the unveiling of the…
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has approved the introduction of an eSIM internet service designed to help Nigerian air passengers remain connected while travelling to international destinations. The authority gave a “no objection” to the service, introduced by Univasa Nigeria Limited, following an assessment of the platform and feedback from users. The initiative is…
