The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has reaffirmed its commitment to improving traffic discipline across Lagos through stronger collaboration with communities and key stakeholders. This commitment was made during a courtesy visit by members of the Ifako-Ijaiye Leaders of Thoughts Association to the agency’s headquarters in Oshodi, where both parties discussed strategies for enhancing…
The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has intensified its marine safety and environmental protection campaign across waterfront communities in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) as rising water levels during the rainy season increase safety risks on inland waterways. Speaking during a sensitisation exercise in the Abaji Area Council, the Area Manager of the NIWA Abuja…
The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has removed more than 1,500 illegally parked trucks and dismantled unauthorised checkpoints along the Apapa port corridors as part of renewed efforts to eliminate traffic congestion, improve cargo evacuation and curb extortion. Managing Director of the NPA, Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho, disclosed that the exercise was carried out by the Authority’s…
As rising petrol prices continue to push up transportation costs, more residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) are embracing the Abuja Light Rail as an affordable, faster and more reliable alternative to road travel. The rail service, commissioned by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on May 27, 2024, has witnessed growing patronage from workers, business…
One person has died while two others sustained injuries in a multiple-vehicle crash along the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road corridor in Lagos. The accident occurred at New Road, inward Jakande, and involved a Mack flat-bed articulated trailer, a Toyota mini truck and two motorcycles. According to the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), preliminary investigations revealed…
The Bauchi State Police Command has commenced a statewide enforcement campaign against traffic offenders as part of efforts to improve road safety and ensure compliance with traffic regulations. Announcing the exercise, the Commissioner of Police, Sani-Omolori Aliyu, said the operation followed a directive from the Inspector-General of Police aimed at strengthening enforcement of traffic laws…
The Vice Chairman of the Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON), Allen Onyema, has warned that several domestic airlines could cease operations within the next 30 days if the Federal Government fails to urgently address the challenges confronting the aviation industry. Onyema, who is also the Chairman of Air Peace, made the remarks on Wednesday during…
OLORUNDARE ENIMOLA, Lagos Three persons have been confirmed dead while three others sustained injuries in a fatal road crash involving a truck and a crane along the Sagamu-Benin Expressway in Ogun State. The accident occurred at about 5:00 a.m. on Wednesday, a few metres before the Babcock University Junction in Ikenne Local Government Area. According…
OLORUNDARE ENIMOLA, Lagos The Lagos State Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) and the Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria (RTEAN) to officially commence the Bus Industry Transition Programme (BITP), a major initiative aimed at modernising public transportation across the state. The agreement, signed…
The Kogi State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to improving safety, compliance and regulatory enforcement on the state’s waterways as part of efforts to reduce boat accidents and enhance water transportation. The Commissioner for Transportation, Hon. Atuluku Victor Levi, gave the assurance during a courtesy visit to the Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN) in…
