Ayomide Tiwatayo LagRide has commenced a major Ember Rush mass deployment, adding 400 new vehicles to its Lagos network and targeting the mobilisation of over 1,000 additional Captains between now and December 2026 as it prepares for increased end-of-year transportation demand. At the LagRide 2026 Driver Mobilisation and Fleet Flag-Off held at the LagRide Centre…
The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has said ongoing reforms in Nigeria’s maritime sector have driven revenue generated by agencies under the ministry to a record ₦1.83 trillion in 2025. Oyetola disclosed this while presenting the ministry’s three-year scorecard, highlighting key reforms and interventions implemented since the establishment of the Federal Ministry…
President Bola Tinubu has directed the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) to commence the reconstruction of the Warri-Sapele-Benin section of the East-West Road in Delta State. The NDDC Managing Director, Samuel Ogbuku, disclosed this during an inspection of the highway, according to a report by The Guardian. Ogbuku said the directive followed an inspection of…
Several communities in Bali Local Government Area of Taraba State have been cut off following the collapse of a section of the Zagah–Suntai road. The road, which links rural communities with other parts of the state, became impassable after a portion that had shown signs of deterioration finally gave way. The collapse has disrupted the…
The Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, has directed contractors handling the Federal Government’s Trans-Sahara Highway project to minimise the demolition of houses and other properties along the road corridor. Umahi gave the directive during an inspection of the ongoing project at the weekend, assuring residents and other stakeholders that the government remained committed to…
The Anambra State Road Traffic Management Agency (ARTMA) has introduced new traffic measures to end persistent congestion and reduce accidents at Regina Junction in Awka, the state capital. Regina Junction, located along the Enugu–Onitsha Federal Highway, has for years experienced heavy traffic involving pedestrians, commercial buses, tricycle operators and other road users. The situation was…
The Jigawa State Police Command has prosecuted 27 motorists arrested for allegedly violating various traffic regulations across the state. The motorists were apprehended during the ongoing Operation Velvet, an enforcement initiative aimed at improving road safety and ensuring compliance with traffic laws. The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Shiisu Lawan Adam, disclosed this in a…
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF), through its 107 Air Maritime Group (107 AMG), has conducted a fire emergency drill at Benin Airport, Edo State, to strengthen preparedness and improve emergency response. The exercise, held on Friday, August 28, was organised in collaboration with the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) as part of efforts to…
Several filling stations across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have increased the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, following successive upward adjustments in the ex-depot price by the Dangote Refinery. The development comes despite a recent decline in international crude oil prices, with crude reportedly falling from about $92 per…
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals is considering restricting the sale of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) to major petroleum marketers that continue to import petrol into Nigeria. The proposed move, which could take effect as early as this week, is subject to further consultations and possible intervention by relevant stakeholders. The refinery’s position is reportedly…
