OLORUNDARE ENIMOLA, Lagos The Lagos State Government has denied allegations by commercial mini-bus operators, popularly known as Korope drivers, that it plans to take over transport routes along the Lekki–Epe Expressway for the deployment of buses linked to Seyi Tinubu. The denial follows a protest staged by the drivers on Wednesday at Block VGC Road,…
The meeting aimed to address recurring bird strike incidents, airport infrastructure gaps and other operational concerns affecting flight operations. Following recurring bird strike incidents affecting flight operations, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) met with United Nigeria Airlines on Tuesday in Lagos to discuss mitigation measures and broader safety concerns within the aviation sector….
OLORUNDARE ENIMOLA, Lagos The Lagos State Government has condemned the blockade of the CMS–Lekki–Epe Expressway by some mini-bus operators, popularly known as Korope, describing the action as a violation of agreements reached with transport unions on the ongoing Bus Reform Initiative (BRI). The government expressed deep concern over the disruption of traffic along the busy…
Gbenga Omotoso, Lagos state commissioner for information and strategy, has raised concern over the “culture” of sachet alcohol consumption among commercial drivers. He warned that weak enforcement and public indifference continue to undermine efforts to curb the practice. Omotoso spoke on Tuesday during a virtual forum hosted by the Akin Fadeyi Foundation as part of…
Air Peace has reinforced its commitment to comfort and service excellence with the unveiling of a new Executive Lounge at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport Terminal 2 (MMIA2), Lagos. A statement on Monday by the Communications Manager, Air Peace, Efe Osifo-Whiskey, said the facility, inaugurated on February 14, 2026, signalled an enduring dedication to elevating…
The campaign, launched on Tuesday during a webinar under the foundation’s “Not in My Country” project, triggered conversations about corruption, weak enforcement systems, drunk driving, and regulatory failures in the transport sector. The Akin Fadeyi Foundation has unveiled a new behavioural change campaign focused on road safety, arguing that Nigeria’s high rate of road crashes…
The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority has unveiled a new award initiative to recognise bus operating companies that demonstrate outstanding responsiveness to Persons with Disabilities, aiming to improve accessibility across Lagos State’s public transport system. In a statement obtained from LAMATA’s X handle on Tuesday, the announcement was made during a courtesy visit by the…
Dangote Group has signed a $400 million agreement with China’s XCMG Construction Machinery Co., Ltd. to acquire advanced construction equipment, as it accelerates the expansion of its petroleum refinery and broader industrial operations. The deal will support the expansion of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals from its current capacity of 650,000 barrels per day…
OLORUNDARE ENIMOLA, Lagos The Lagos State Government has screened 1,000 police officers under the Sanwo-Olu Police Care Initiative, a medical outreach programme aimed at improving the health and welfare of officers serving in the state. The initiative, which commenced on Friday at the Police Headquarters in Ikeja, provided beneficiaries with free eye screening, prescription lenses…
