The Federal Government has reduced the timeline for the reconstruction of Lagos’ Carter Bridge from 36 months to 24 months, Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, has said. Umahi disclosed this on Monday during an inspection of the ongoing reconstruction of Carter and Iddo Bridges in Lagos. The minister, who was accompanied by the Minister of…
The Federal Government has commenced a Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) vehicle conversion training programme for members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in the South-East. The programme is being implemented by the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC) under the NYSC’s Skill Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development (SAED) scheme. The Enugu edition of the…
OLORUNDARE ENIMOLA, Lagos The Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Agency (TRACE) has issued a traffic advisory to motorists following severe congestion on both the inbound and outbound carriageways of the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway after a multiple road traffic crash at the Sinoma/El-Dorado–Ibafo axis. According to the agency, the crash occurred on the outbound carriageway at…
The Lagos State Government has announced the temporary closure of Oke-Afa Bridge in Isolo for three weeks to allow rehabilitation works to be carried out on the structure. The closure will take effect from Friday, August 28, and last until September 18, 2026, according to a traffic management plan signed by the state Commissioner for…
At least five persons were injured on Monday following a clash between members of rival transport unions in Ilorin, Kwara State. The incident reportedly occurred around the Idi-Araba and Itakudimo areas of the metropolis following an alleged attack on an office of the National Association of Road Transport Owners (NARTO). The clash caused panic in…
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has approved the promotion of 7,472 personnel comprising 2,134 officers and 5,338 marshals as part of efforts to strengthen professionalism, leadership and operational efficiency within the Corps. The promotion, according to the FRSC, is aimed at rewarding merit, dedication, competence, discipline and years of service while further enhancing human…
LAGOS — Dangote Transport has deployed advanced driver-monitoring technology as part of efforts to improve road safety, enhance fleet management and reduce the risk of accidents across its nationwide transport operations. The company said the initiative was designed to provide closer oversight of driver behaviour, strengthen accountability and promote safer driving practices as thousands of…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has ordered an immediate crackdown on commercial vehicles that operate outside designated bus and taxi terminals in Abuja. Wike issued the directive on Saturday while inspecting ongoing projects in the nation’s capital, expressing concern over the continued disregard for approved transportation terminals and the persistent…
The National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC) has trained 150 automotive technicians and young people across Kogi, Edo and Oyo states as part of efforts to strengthen technical skills in Nigeria’s heavy-duty vehicle subsector. The two-week specialised training programme, organised in collaboration with BRYTE AUTO. TECH & DIAGNOSTICS LTD, commenced on August 10, 2026,…
