The Lagos State Government has announced a traffic diversion plan on the Independence Bridge as the Federal Ministry of Works begins urgent repair works on the bridge from Friday, October 16, to Sunday, October 18, 2026. The diversion is aimed at facilitating asphalt repairs on the bridge while ensuring that motorists can continue to access…
The Edo State Government has announced traffic diversions and temporary road closures in parts of Benin City ahead of the visit of Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on Thursday, October 15, 2026. In a statement, the Managing Director of the Edo State Traffic Control and Management Agency (EDSTMA), Engr. Stainless Ijeghede, said the restrictions…
The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has reopened the First Niger Bridge linking Onitsha in Anambra State with Asaba in Delta State following the completion of rehabilitation and maintenance works. The bridge was reopened on Thursday, October 15, 2026, after being closed to traffic on September 7 for emergency repairs. The rehabilitation was initially scheduled…
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has said the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway and its accompanying rail system will improve students’ mobility, reduce travel time and enhance access to tertiary institutions across the South-West and South-South regions. The association said the infrastructure project, being undertaken by the Federal Government, would strengthen connectivity between geopolitical zones,…
The Federal Government has commenced the reconstruction and dualisation of the Lambata-Bida-Mokwa-Makera-Kontagora Federal Highway in Niger State, as part of its ongoing nationwide infrastructure development programme. Governor Umaru Bago flagged off the project on behalf of President Bola Tinubu in Bida, Niger State, with the initiative expected to improve road connectivity, facilitate trade and stimulate…
The Senate has urged the Federal Government to prioritise the completion of abandoned and ongoing road projects across the country before awarding new contracts, citing inadequate funding and prolonged neglect as major factors behind the deteriorating condition of roads nationwide. The lawmakers, however, called for exceptions in cases where new roads are urgently needed to…
The Senate has called for the urgent rehabilitation and reconstruction of the Onitsha–Iyiowa–Odekpe–Atani–Ogwuikpele–Ndoni Federal Highway in Ogbaru Local Government Area of Anambra State, following concerns over its deteriorating condition and impact on transportation and economic activities. The call followed a motion sponsored by Senator Tony Nwoye, who represents Anambra North Senatorial District, under Orders 41…
The Lagos State Government will on Thursday commence a 35-day rehabilitation of damaged sections of the Eti-Osa-Lekki-Epe Expressway, with traffic diversion measures to be introduced to minimise congestion during the exercise. The rehabilitation will cover sections from Bonny Camp to Admiralty Way Junction, as well as areas around Victoria Garden City (VGC), as part of…
The Chevening Alumni Association of Nigeria (CAAN) has launched a road safety initiative to train 250 community members and transport workers in emergency response skills to improve assistance for road crash victims along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. The initiative, scheduled to run until February 2027, aims to reduce preventable deaths by equipping participants with the knowledge…
Member representing Ikorodu Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Babajimi Benson, has commissioned the newly constructed 3.3-kilometre Olu-Odo–Igbo-Agbowa Road and five roads in Araromi-Solebo Estate, Lagos State. The projects were commissioned on Saturday, October 10, as part of efforts to improve road infrastructure, enhance mobility and promote economic activities across Ikorodu Division under the…
