The Federal Government is set to begin disbursing the long-awaited Cabotage Vessel Financing Fund (CVFF), with qualified Nigerian shipowners eligible to access up to $25 million each to acquire vessels and expand their operations. The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, disclosed this on Monday, saying the initiative was aimed at strengthening indigenous…
China has completed the first tunnel on the Kyrgyz section of the long-delayed China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan (CKU) railway, marking a major milestone in the development of a new trade corridor linking China with Central Asia and markets in the Middle East and Europe. The 210-metre (690-foot) tunnel was drilled through in Kyrgyzstan following the commencement of full-scale…
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) have deployed personnel to strategic locations in Onitsha and its environs ahead of the temporary closure of the First Niger Bridge. The bridge is scheduled to be closed from Monday, September 7, to September 21, 2026, to allow emergency maintenance…
Cross River State has secured Federal Government backing for the proposed Uyo-Calabar railway corridor, which will terminate at the Cross River Deep Sea Port, as well as the expansion of its marine transportation system. The approvals were granted at the 19th National Council on Transportation (NCT), held from August 31 to September 3, 2026, at…
The Lagos State Government has commenced the construction of a 1,086-metre road linking Alhaji Ashafa, Alhaji Ogundimu and Tunde Olufoye Streets in Igando-Ikotun Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Alimosho. The project, which was flagged off on Sunday, is part of the state government’s efforts to improve infrastructure and enhance connectivity across communities in Lagos. Representing…
The Sokoto State Government has completed and commissioned several rural road projects aimed at improving connectivity between farming communities and easing the movement of agricultural produce to markets across the state. The Special Adviser to Governor Ahmed Aliyu on Rural Roads Development, Hon. Malami Muhammad Galandachi, disclosed this while outlining the administration’s achievements in rural…
Motorists plying the Onitsha-Owerri Road in Anambra State have accused officials of the Anambra State Road Traffic Management Agency of harassment and imposing heavy fines on drivers forced to use the opposite lane because of deep potholes. The motorists alleged that ARTMA officials stationed around the People’s Club Bus Stop routinely apprehend drivers who divert…
The Federal Road Maintenance Agency has said increased funding under the President Bola Tinubu administration has enabled it to intensify the rehabilitation and maintenance of federal roads across the country. FERMA also commended the President for the funding support, saying it had strengthened the agency’s capacity to intervene in critical road corridors and improve their…
The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has recorded a 12.3 per cent increase in cargo throughput and a 14.4 per cent rise in ocean-going vessel traffic in the second quarter of 2026, indicating improved activity across the nation’s seaports. The development was disclosed in the NPA’s Operational Performance Report for Q2 2026, which showed positive growth…
The Federal Government will commence the repair of damaged expansion joints on the Kara Bridge section of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway on September 8, 2026. The Federal Ministry of Works said the rehabilitation, which is expected to last two weeks, is aimed at addressing safety concerns and preventing further deterioration of the bridge. The Acting Controller…
