Category: Transport Safety
UNILAG Henry Carr Postgtaduate Hall, GRA Foundation Kicks Off Hall Week 2026 With ‘Cycle4Life’ Fitness Programme
OLORUNDARE ENIMOLA, Lagos The 2026 Henry Carr Postgraduate Hall Week at the University of Lagos (UNILAG) commenced on Monday with the Cycle4Life Fitness Programme, a cycling initiative designed to promote healthy living, environmental sustainability, road safety and community bonding among postgraduate students and members of the university community. Organised by the Henry Carr Postgraduate Hall…
Police Arrest 123 Traffic Offenders, Recover Firearm In Kano Number Plate Crackdown
The Kano State Police Command has arrested 123 motorists for violating vehicle registration and number plate regulations under its ongoing enforcement campaign, Operation Clean Plates. The Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, disclosed this on Monday while briefing journalists at the command headquarters in Bompai, saying the operation is aimed at removing vehicles with concealed,…
Heavy Rain Grounds Lagos, Triggers Transport Fare Hike
LAGOS — Heavy rainfall on Monday disrupted movement across several parts of Lagos, leaving commuters stranded, worsening traffic congestion and prompting transport operators to increase fares. Residents who spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) described the downpour as one of the heaviest in recent weeks, saying it flooded major roads, delayed businesses and…
Federal Government Blames Blocked Drains, Climate Change For Lagos Flooding
The Federal Government has attributed the persistent flooding in Lagos to blocked drainage channels, indiscriminate waste disposal, poor environmental practices and the effects of climate change, dismissing claims that the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway is responsible for the flooding and ocean surge in parts of the state. Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi, stated this during…
Dangote Offers N500,000 Reward To Curb Illegal Truck Haulage
LAGOS — Dangote Industries Limited has launched a whistleblower initiative offering a ₦500,000 cash reward to individuals who provide credible information leading to the arrest of persons involved in illegal haulage operations using Dangote-branded trucks. The company said the initiative is part of efforts to protect the integrity of its nationwide logistics network and eliminate…
NADDC, ALCMAN Partner Chinese Firm On National Auto Parts Digital Platform
The National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC) has stepped up efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s automotive industry through a strategic partnership with the Automotive Local Content Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (ALCMAN) and China’s Heija Industrial Group to develop a National Auto Parts Digital Platform. The initiative, discussed during a meeting at the council’s headquarters in…
FRSC Begins RTSSS Enforcement In Abia, Targets Unregistered Fleet Operators
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has announced the commencement of its 2026 Road Transport Safety Standardisation Scheme (RTSSS) enforcement exercise in Abia State, with a renewed focus on improving compliance among fleet operators and reducing road traffic crashes. The week-long enforcement campaign, scheduled to run from Monday, July 13, to Friday, July 17, is…
LASTMA Records 38,000 Traffic Violations Through Digital Enforcement In Three Months
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) says it detected about 38,000 traffic violations across the state through its technology-driven enforcement system during the second quarter of 2026, highlighting the growing role of digital surveillance in traffic management. LASTMA General Manager, Olalekan Bakare-Oki, disclosed this while speaking with journalists in Lagos on Sunday. He also…
