The Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Shehu Mohammed, has said that the Federal Government’s Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and Electric Vehicle (EV) initiative is attracting investments into Nigeria’s automotive sector while creating employment opportunities for thousands of youths. Mohammed made the remarks at the Nigeria Auto Industry Summit (NAISU), organised in…
The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) has successfully responded to and cleared three separate road incidents across Lagos, with no fatalities recorded. The incidents, which occurred in the early hours of Saturday, took place at Olupese Bus Stop, Aswani Bus Stop, and Oba Ogunji Road. Emergency responders, including LASEMA, the Lagos State Ambulance Service…
The Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA) has commenced repair works on the 13-kilometre Kano Eastern Bypass as part of efforts to improve traffic flow and preserve the strategic federal highway. Speaking during an inspection of the project in Kano on Saturday, the Supervising Engineer, Sarfil Umar, said the maintenance work is being executed through direct…
Lagos residents are adjusting their daily routines as persistent rainfall continues to trigger flooding, worsen traffic congestion and increase transportation costs across the state. Many commuters say they now leave home much earlier to avoid being trapped in gridlock, while traders and students are taking extra measures to protect their goods and belongings from water…
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has introduced a comprehensive safety, regulatory and enforcement framework to support the growing adoption of Electric Vehicles (EVs) and Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) vehicles across Nigeria. FRSC Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, announced the initiative while delivering a paper at the 3rd Nigeria Auto Industry Summit held in Lagos. The…
The Edo State Government has commenced repairs on the damaged section beneath the Idogbo bypass bridge in Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area, with motorists urged to remain patient and comply with traffic regulations while work continues. The damage, caused by a truck belonging to a logistics company, prompted government intervention. The company has since signed an…
OLORUNDARE ENIMOLA, Lagos The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has announced that its newly inaugurated 3367 toll-free call centre received 2,843 public engagements within its first 30 days of operation, describing the response as evidence of growing public confidence in the agency’s service delivery. According to LASTMA, the digital centre, which commenced operations on…
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Anambra Sector Command, has recovered a suspected stolen Toyota Corolla and arrested two suspects following a routine vehicle documentation and verification exercise in Awka. The vehicle was intercepted at the Anambra National Vehicle Identification Scheme (NVIS) Desk Office after officials detected irregularities while processing its ownership documents. According to…
The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) has announced that it will commence full enforcement of its cashless fare payment policy on regulated public transport services across the state from August 1. The agency said the move is aimed at strengthening accountability, improving transparency and ensuring strict compliance with electronic fare payment systems within Lagos’…
