The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) and the African University of Science and Technology (AUST) have commenced discussions on possible collaboration in aviation, information and communication technology (ICT), research and innovation to strengthen Nigeria’s national security capabilities. The development followed a courtesy visit by AUST President, Professor Azikiwe Peter Onwualu, and his delegation to the Chief…
The Cross River State Ministry of Transportation has concluded an in-house training and orientation programme for staff recruited between 2019 and 2026, as part of efforts to strengthen workforce capacity and improve service delivery. The three-day programme, which ended on Monday, August 31, at the ministry’s headquarters in Calabar, brought together officers across various cadres…
OLORUNDARE ENIMOLA, Lagos LagRide has announced the commencement of a new training session for aspiring professional captains under its LagRide Academy. The training programme is scheduled to begin on Thursday, September 3, 2026, at the LagRide Hub, 31 Mobolaji Johnson Avenue, Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos. According to the company, the academy is designed to equip participants…
The Lagos State Taskforce has warned commercial motorcycle operators, popularly known as Okada riders, against violating the state’s traffic laws by operating on highways, bridges, walkways and Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) corridors. The warning followed a public advocacy and sensitisation exercise conducted by the agency in Ikorodu and its environs, amid growing concerns over the…
A nationwide driving competition aimed at improving driving standards and promoting road safety has commenced in Nigeria with the launch of the inaugural Naija Driver 2026. The initiative, organised by Notch Captains Limited under the Approval in Principle and Safety Frameworks of the Automobile & Touring Club of Nigeria (ATCN), in collaboration with the Lagos…
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to expanding the use of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) as a cheaper, cleaner and more sustainable alternative to conventional transport fuels. The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, said the government’s efforts were aimed at reducing transportation costs, easing the burden of rising living expenses…
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Ogun State Command, has intensified public enlightenment and traffic law enforcement as part of efforts to prevent road crashes during the ember months. The command’s Public Relations Officer, Chief Route Commander Afolabi Odunsi, disclosed this in a statement signed by the Sector Commander, Corps Commander Oludare Ogunjobi, on Monday…
ABUJA — The Federal Government has called for the development of an integrated transport system linking road, rail, air and waterways to attract investment, reduce logistics costs and ease pressure on the nation’s roads. The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mr Abel Enitan, made the call in Abuja at the 19th Council…
