The French Development Agency (AFD) has pledged further technical and logistical support for the successful delivery of the Kaduna Bus Rapid Transit (KBRT) project to ensure it conforms with global best practices in urban transport. Speaking during a strategic meeting in Kaduna, AFD Country Director Jacky Amprou said the mission’s objective is to evaluate the…
In a bold move to tackle graduate unemployment and boost the efficiency of the State Civil Service, the Ogun State Civil Service Commission has conducted a Computer-Based Test (CBT) for applicants vying for the position of Road Traffic Officers in the State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Agency (TRACE). The examination, which took place at the…
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) and the National Hydrographic Agency have intensified collaboration aimed at improving maritime safety through the increased use of locally developed nautical charts and hydrographic communication tools. The renewed partnership formed the focus of discussions when the Hydrographer of the Nation, Rear Admiral Olumide Fadahunsi, paid a working…
The Federal Government has signed agreements for eight major road projects across the country, with the Minister of Works, David Umahi, saying investors are already showing interest in refunding and tolling sections of President Bola Tinubu’s legacy highway projects. The agreements, signed between Wednesday and Thursday at the Federal Ministry of Works headquarters in Mabushi,…
Cargo throughput across Nigeria’s seaports is on the rise as ongoing reforms in the maritime sector continue to improve port operations and trade facilitation. Industry stakeholders attribute the increase in cargo traffic to enhanced operational efficiency, policy reforms, and sustained investments in port infrastructure aimed at reducing bottlenecks and improving service delivery across the nation’s…
The Sokoto State Executive Council has approved contracts worth over N7.5 billion for vehicles, road rehabilitation and infrastructure projects across the state. Among the approvals is N1.46 billion for the purchase of official vehicles for the governor’s office, including three bulletproof Toyota Land Cruiser SUVs, two 2025 Toyota Prado SUVs and a Coaster bus. The…
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has sensitised the management and staff of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) on road safety, stressing that safe driving and ethical conduct are shared responsibilities. The sensitisation programme, held at the ICPC Headquarters in Abuja, focused on safe road practices, traffic regulations, and responsible…
The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority and the Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria have intensified discussions on the modernisation of bus operations under the Lagos Bus Reform Initiative. According to a statement obtained on Wednesday, both parties held a strategic meeting in Lagos to align stakeholders on operational and institutional reforms required for the…
The Lagos State Government has intensified efforts to improve water transportation infrastructure with the completion of over 50 kilometres of channelisation works across major ferry routes in the state. The Commissioner for Waterfront Infrastructure Development, Dayo Bush-Alebiosu, disclosed this during the annual ministerial press briefing held at the Bagauda Kaltho Press Centre on Thursday. Bush-Alebiosu…
AYOMIDE TIWATAYO, Lagos The Lagos State Security Trust Fund (LSSTF) has donated bulletproof vests, ballistic helmets and other protective equipment to the Lagos State Taskforce and the Lagos Neighbourhood Safety Agency (LNSA) as part of efforts to strengthen security operations and public safety across the state. The donations were presented during separate visits by the…
