Directors and Chief Road Traffic Officers across Nigeria have called on the Federal Government to strengthen road transport regulation, professional administration, vehicle inspection and enforcement through increased investment in technology and institutional capacity. The officers, popularly known as Vehicle Inspection Officers (VIOs), made the call at the 2026 Annual National Conference of Directors and Chief…
The Federal Capital Territory Emergency Management Department (FEMD) has reopened the slip road linking the Goodluck Jonathan Expressway to Ring Road II at the Galadimawa Interchange to ease traffic congestion in Abuja. The road was barricaded on July 7, 2026, as a precautionary measure to prevent flooding during the rainy season, when the route is…
The Ekiti State Police Command has announced plans to intensify traffic patrols and enforcement of road safety regulations ahead of the Yuletide season, following concerns over the increasing number of road accidents resulting in deaths and injuries across the state. The Commissioner of Police, Michael Falade, disclosed this in a statement issued in Ado Ekiti…
The Federal Government has approved a monthly transport allowance of N70,000 for public service workers across all levels for six months, beginning in November 2026, as part of efforts to cushion the effects of rising living costs. The approval was one of the resolutions reached at a conciliation meeting between the Federal Government and the…
Residents of Makurdi, the Benue State capital, have expressed dissatisfaction with persistently high transport fares despite the Federal Government’s fuel price discount initiative at filling stations operated by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL). The residents said the intervention had yet to provide meaningful relief to commuters and travellers struggling with the rising cost…
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has commenced an investigation into a reported ventilation failure aboard an airline operating a flight from Abuja to Calabar after a passenger allegedly began bleeding due to excessive heat inside the aircraft. The NCAA spokesperson, Michael Achimugu, disclosed this on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, while responding to a complaint…
Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has commended President Bola Tinubu for supporting the construction of the Kogi State International Airport, describing the project as evidence of the Federal Government’s commitment to infrastructure development. Ododo made the remarks on Tuesday during an inspection of the ongoing airport project at Zariagi, near Lokoja, the state capital….
The House of Representatives has called for a transparent regulatory framework for the importation of electric vehicles (EVs), compressed natural gas (CNG)-powered vehicles and related clean mobility infrastructure, proposing that government incentives be tied to investments in local facilities and technical capacity. The proposal followed a motion moved by the Chairman of the House Committee…
Chinese rail manufacturer CRRC Changchun Railway Vehicles has unveiled the first of 10 new five-car metro trainsets being built for Argentina’s Buenos Aires subway network, as authorities intensify efforts to modernise the city’s century-old railway infrastructure. The unveiling took place in China on October 23, with the new trains expected to operate on Metro Lines…
Motorists were left stranded for hours on Monday after rainfall triggered flooding around the junction linking Ogba, Agege and Wempco roads in Lagos State, causing severe traffic congestion across adjoining routes. The gridlock extended to Wempco Road, Oba Ogunji Road and the Ogba axis, as drivers struggled to navigate flooded sections of the roads. Some…
