The Kogi State Government has distributed 2,500 life jackets to members of the Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN) as part of efforts to improve waterway safety and reduce boat accidents across the state. The Commissioner for Transportation, Hon. Atuluku Victor Levi, disclosed this on Wednesday during the commissioning and distribution ceremony held at the…
The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), in partnership with Parts Central Limited, is set to unveil a nationwide initiative aimed at cleaning up Nigeria’s inland waterways and improving navigation. The environmental initiative, scheduled to be officially unveiled in Lagos on August 18, 2026, will deploy structured systems for removing waste from the waterways and converting…
APM Terminals Apapa has reaffirmed its commitment to environmental sustainability and responsible port operations with a large-scale clean-up exercise across key areas of the Lagos Port Complex (LPC). The initiative, organised as part of the company’s 2026 Go Green Week, is aimed at supporting its global ambition of achieving net-zero operations by 2040. Employees of…
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) is set to introduce a radio frequency identification (RFID) system that will enable air passengers to track their checked luggage in real time using their mobile phones. The initiative is part of efforts by the aviation regulator to address persistent baggage-related complaints, including misplaced, delayed, damaged and misrouted luggage…
The Kano State Police Command has arrested three suspected vehicle thieves and recovered four allegedly stolen tricycles as well as a maroon Pontiac vehicle in separate intelligence-led operations across Kano and neighbouring states. The command’s Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Abdullahi Kiyawa, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday, noting that the operations were carried…
United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has partnered Mikano Motors to introduce an auto financing scheme aimed at making new vehicle ownership more accessible to Nigerians. The initiative, tagged “Drive Your Dream Today,” allows eligible customers to acquire vehicles by paying an initial 30 per cent deposit, while UBA finances the remaining 70 per cent….
The Enugu State Police Command has directed the immediate enforcement of traffic laws across the state, ordering the arrest and prosecution of motorists who violate existing traffic regulations. The directive was issued by the Commissioner of Police, CP Mamman Bitrus Giwa, following growing disregard for traffic rules, which the command said had contributed to gridlock,…
The Rivers State Police Command will commence strict enforcement of traffic laws across the state on August 17, 2026, as part of efforts to improve road safety and ease traffic congestion. The enforcement will be carried out under Operation Velvet, following a directive from the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu. The command, in a…
The Lagos State Government has advised motorists and commuters to expect increased traffic around the Pen Cinema-Agege axis on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, ahead of the inauguration of the Fresh Food Hub in the area. The state Ministry of Transportation issued the advisory on Tuesday, noting that the inauguration, to be performed by Governor Babajide…
