ASABA — The Delta State Government has announced plans to extend its transportation reforms to the waterways after rolling out its proposed Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) bus scheme aimed at improving public transportation across the state. Commissioner for Transport, Onoriode Agofure, disclosed this in Asaba on Thursday while providing an update on Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s…
GIG Mobility (GIGM) has expanded its inter-state transport network with the inauguration of a new passenger terminal in Ekwulobia, Anambra State, aimed at improving connectivity and extending its services to more communities. The new terminal, located at Solution Park in Ekwulobia, is expected to serve passengers travelling from the commercial town and surrounding communities to…
Veteran Nollywood actor Olayinka Quadri has been inducted as a Special Marshal of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) as part of efforts to strengthen traffic law compliance and promote road safety awareness across Lagos State. The induction ceremony took place at the agency’s headquarters in Oshodi, where the General Manager of LASTMA, Olalekan…
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has urged motorists across the country to strictly adhere to road safety measures during the rainy season to reduce the risk of road crashes. The Anambra State Sector Commander of the FRSC, Bridget Asekhanuo, gave the advice on Wednesday in Awka, warning that forecasts indicate heavier rainfall in the…
Many commuters in Lagos are abandoning inland water transportation for road travel as rising ferry fares make long-distance journeys increasingly unaffordable. Passengers who spoke on Tuesday at the Marina Jetty in CMS said the high cost of water transportation has discouraged many residents from using ferries, especially on longer routes such as CMS to Badagry…
The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has commenced a statewide traffic enforcement exercise aimed at curbing road traffic violations, reducing crashes, and improving safety on roads across the state. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Timfon John, disclosed this in a statement issued on Wednesday in Uyo, saying the operation forms part of ongoing efforts…
The Federal Character Commission (FCC) and the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) have reaffirmed their commitment to ensuring compliance with the Federal Character Principle in recruitment, promotions and other personnel processes across the railway corporation. The renewed commitment was made during an interactive meeting between the FCC Committee on Works, Transport and Aviation and the management…
ABUJA — The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) says ongoing regulatory reforms are improving investor confidence in Nigeria’s upstream oil and gas sector through faster approvals, fresh investments and a more business-friendly operating environment. Speaking at the Nigeria Oil and Gas (NOG) Energy Conference 2026, the Commission Chief Executive, Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan, said the regulator…
