Category: Road
1,347 Killed In Nigeria’s Road Crashes In Q1 2026 – NBS
No fewer than 1,347 persons lost their lives in road accidents across Nigeria in the first quarter of 2026, according to newly released data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The report, published on Tuesday, revealed that 2,720 road traffic crashes were recorded nationwide between January and March 2026, representing a 2.64 per cent…
Maraba Residents Lament Worsening Gridlock Amid Flyover Construction
Residents of Mararaba, a densely populated suburb bordering the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), have expressed frustration over the worsening traffic congestion caused by ongoing construction works along the Abuja-Keffi Expressway. Mararaba, which accommodates a large number of civil servants and business owners working in Abuja due to its relatively affordable housing, is one of the…
Oborevwori Approves Reconstruction Of Effurun Roundabout -NPA Road
Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has approved the reconstruction of the Effurun Roundabout to NPA Road, a critical transport corridor serving residents, businesses and industrial operators within the Warri and Effurun axis of the state. The approval is part of the state government’s broader infrastructure renewal programme under the MORE Agenda, which focuses on improving…
FG Announces Partial Closure Of Ikorodu-Sagamu Road For Reconstruction
The Federal Ministry of Works has announced partial closure of sections of the Ikorodu-Sagamu Road from Monday to facilitate the completion of ongoing reconstruction works. The Federal Controller of Works in Ogun State, Mr Olayiwola Komolafe, made this known in a statement on Saturday. He said the closure followed a directive by the Minister of…
Lagos To Introduce Paid Roadside Parking Scheme
The Lagos State Parking Authority (LASPA) has announced plans to commence paid parking on designated streets across the state before the end of 2026 as part of efforts to improve traffic management and curb indiscriminate parking. The General Manager of LASPA, Adebisi Adelabu, disclosed this during a stakeholders’ meeting with the Chairman of Ikeja Local…
Residents Decry Hardship As Lagos Road Expansion Triggers Demolitions
Residents of Langbasa and Harmony Estate in Eti-Osa Local Council Area of Lagos have lamented the demolition of homes, shops and kiosks following an ongoing road expansion project by the Lagos State Ministry of Works and Infrastructure. The project, which covers Oba Elejigbo Street, Mallam Eshinlokun Street and parts of Kingsley Osuh Avenue, is aimed…
