The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), through its Deep Blue Project, has deployed advanced surveillance technology, including unmanned aerial vehicles, armoured vehicles and specialised tactical equipment, to strengthen maritime security and combat illegal activities in Nigeria’s territorial waters. The new equipment was unveiled on Tuesday by the Chief Executive Officer of HLS International,…
Nigeria has called for stronger international maritime partnerships to improve shipping regulation, accelerate technology transfer and develop professional capacity, stressing the need for global engagements to deliver measurable benefits to participating countries. The Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dayo Mobereola, made the call while representing the Minister of Marine…
The Lagos State Government has clarified that the proposed Green Line Rail project is designed to facilitate passenger movement between the Lekki axis, Marina and other parts of the state, and will not be used for cargo evacuation from the Lekki Port. The state Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, made the clarification during the government’s…
The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has disclosed that the Apapa port access road in Lagos handles more than 7,000 trucks daily, nearly three times its designed capacity of approximately 2,400 trucks. The Managing Director of the NPA, Dr Abubakar Dantsoho, made this known while speaking at the African Ports Conference in Casablanca, Morocco, where he…
The Oyo State Road Traffic Management Authority (OYRTMA) has launched its 2026 Ember Months road safety campaign, targeting a significant reduction in road traffic crashes and zero fatalities across the state during the festive season and beyond. The campaign, themed “Safe Road, Safe Life: Drive Responsibly,” was unveiled on Thursday at a media briefing held…
The Kaduna State Government has included a road in Zango Urban Ward, Zangon Kataf Local Government Area (LGA), in its rural road transformation programme following concerns over erosion damage to a bridge in the community. The Chairman of Zangon Kataf LGA, Engr. Joseph Bege Gaiya, disclosed this during a radio programme on Invicta FM on…
The House of Representatives has resolved to investigate alleged encroachments on Eko Bridge and other Federal bridges in Lagos State, following concerns over the safety, structural integrity and maintenance of the critical infrastructure. The investigation will cover commercial activities, container terminals, markets, warehouses, workshops and other structures located beneath and within the Right-of-Way of the…
The Federal Government has clarified that the ₦70,000 monthly transport support approved for federal civil servants is a temporary relief measure and should not be regarded as a salary increase or negotiated wage award. The Director-General of the Budget Office of the Federation, Tanimu Yakubu, said the intervention was designed to cushion the impact of…
The Federal Government has approved the proposed development and construction of King Amachree Airport at Elem Ifoko in Degema Local Government Area of Rivers State, subject to the fulfilment of specified technical, environmental and regulatory requirements. The approval was conveyed in a letter dated October 26, 2026, with reference number FMA/ADD/402/S.101/C.1/1/88 and addressed to the…
The Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA) has commenced routine and preventive maintenance along the Calabar–Atimbo–Ikang Cameroon border road in Cross River State to improve road safety, enhance visibility and extend the lifespan of the federal highway. The intervention, according to the agency’s Federal Road Maintenance Engineer in Cross River State, Nkwa Henshaw Kufre, is part…
