The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) has announced an expansion of operations on the Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT) Blue Line, increasing the number of daily train trips from 90 to 94 and introducing an earlier start time for weekday and Saturday services. The new schedule, which will take effect on June 15, 2026,…
Former Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) and President of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT), Dr Boboye Oyeyemi, has expressed concern over the continued loss of lives from preventable road crashes in Nigeria, describing the situation as a major setback to national development. Speaking in a telephone interview, Oyeyemi…
The Federal Government has announced plans to extend the Lagos rail network to the domestic and international terminals of the Murtala Muhammed Airport (MMA) in a move aimed at improving airport accessibility and strengthening Lagos’ position as a leading aviation hub in Africa. Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, disclosed the plan on…
The Managing Director and Chief Executive of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Olubunmi Kuku, has declared open the Authority’s 2026 Management Retreat, with a focus on consolidating reforms and institutionalising sustainable growth across Nigeria’s airport system. The three-day retreat, which commenced on Thursday, June 5, 2026, is themed “Consolidating Gains and Institutionalizing Sustainable…
The Federal Government has announced the reintroduction of security patrols on major highways across the country as part of efforts to tackle rising insecurity and improve safety for road users. Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, disclosed this during an inspection of the Abuja–Keffi Highway at the weekend, saying the initiative was being implemented under…
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) and the Nigerian Nuclear Regulatory Authority (NNRA) have commenced efforts to harmonise their regulatory frameworks in a bid to strengthen radiological safety standards and reduce operational costs in Nigeria’s oil and gas industry. The initiative was discussed during a strategic meeting in Abuja between the Chief Executive of…
The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (rtd.), has reaffirmed the federal government’s commitment to strengthening maritime security and advancing Nigeria’s blue economy through sustained support for the Nigerian Navy. He pledged continued investment in the resources, capabilities and enabling environment required to build a technologically advanced, interconnected and globally respected naval force capable of…
Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has initiated plans for the reopening of the waterway linking Baga town to the Republic of Chad as part of efforts to restore cross-border trade and strengthen economic cooperation between both countries. The governor disclosed this during a visit to Baga, where he held a high-level security meeting with…
Dangote Cement Plc has intensified its technology-driven transport safety initiatives, deploying artificial intelligence and advanced telematics systems to enhance operational efficiency and reduce road traffic crashes across its fleet. The company said the upgraded transport management programmes focus on improved performance monitoring, strengthened governance standards, enhanced accountability frameworks, driver training, journey management, and regular recertification…
