The Federal Road Safety Corps says it is intensifying efforts to tackle mixed loading, speeding and other major causes of road traffic crashes in the country. The corps marshal, Shehu Mohammed, said this in Abuja on Monday. Mr Shehu disclosed that the FRSC high command had earlier convened to review operations, evaluate challenges and develop…
OLORUNDARE ENIMOLA, Lagos The Lagos State Waterways Authority has announced the launch of Africa’s first Ferry Safety Development and Mentoring Programme in partnership with Interferry, in a move aimed at strengthening safety standards and operational efficiency in the water transportation sector. LASWA disclosed in a statement that the 18-month programme is designed to improve ferry…
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has intensified efforts to regulate commercial motorcycles (okada) and tricycles (keke) across Nigeria in a bid to improve road safety and address security concerns. The Corps Public Education Officer, Osondu Ohaeri, disclosed this on Sunday in Abuja during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). He explained…
The Kaduna State Government has intensified consultations with traditional institutions as part of efforts to implement its proposed Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system and broader urban transport reforms. The engagement, led by the Kaduna State Transport Regulatory Authority (KADSTRA), took place at the Zazzau Emir’s Palace in Zaria, where key stakeholders discussed the Kaduna Connect…
The Lagos State Government has intensified efforts to tackle the concealment of vehicle registration plates as part of broader measures to improve road safety and security along the Lekki corridor. At a virtual stakeholders’ meeting held on Saturday, government officials, lawmakers, and community representatives reviewed enforcement gaps, infrastructure challenges, and road-user behaviour in the rapidly…
The Nigeria Police Force has reaffirmed its commitment to enhancing safety and security across the nation’s waterways, stressing the need for stronger collaboration, technology deployment, and public compliance with safety regulations. Speaking at the Annual Conference of the Association of Maritime Journalists of Nigeria (AMJON), a representative of the Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Maritime Police…
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has vowed to deepen its support for indigenous petroleum producers in order to increase the country’s overall output to 7,000bpd by June this year and 30,000 bpd by 2030. The Commission Chief Executive, NUPRC, Mrs. Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan, said this when the Chairman of Ingentia Energies, Engineer Valentine Ugbeide,…
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, has tasked the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) to implement far-reaching reforms aimed at reducing road crashes and improving traffic management across the country. Akume made the call during the opening of the FRSC 2026 first-quarter Corps Marshal strategic session with senior officers in…
