Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has directed ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs), as well as contractors handling transportation infrastructure projects across the state, to accelerate work and ensure their completion and commissioning before the end of December 2026. The governor also reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to strengthening cooperation with the Akwa Ibom State…
The North-East Development Commission (NEDC) has announced plans to introduce electric buses, vehicles and tricycles in Taraba State as part of efforts to reduce transportation costs, create employment opportunities and tackle environmental pollution. The initiative was unveiled on Monday in Jalingo during a stakeholders’ sensitisation workshop on the deployment and operation of electric mobility, also…
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has encouraged Nigerian students to explore the numerous career opportunities available in the aviation industry beyond the conventional roles of pilots and cabin crew members. The call was made at the grand finale of the second phase of the NCAA’s Wings of Tomorrow Leadership and Mentorship Programme for the…
The Federal Government has defended its decision to redirect the proposed ₦100 billion allocation for the procurement of 3,000 compressed natural gas (CNG) buses, saying the revised strategy has delivered broader benefits through vehicle conversions, tricycles and buses of different passenger capacities. The Chief Operating Officer of the Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas and…
Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, has urged the South East Development Commission (SEDC) to prioritise the construction of a regional gas pipeline, an inter-state railway network and initiatives to accelerate industrialisation across the South East. Mbah said the proposed infrastructure projects would stimulate economic activities, improve connectivity among the five states in the region and…
President Bola Tinubu has said investments in compressed natural gas (CNG) and electric-powered transportation are helping to reduce transport fares and ease the financial burden on Nigerians amid rising petrol prices. Tinubu stated this in a post on his X account on Sunday, October 11, 2026, citing accounts from commuters and commercial drivers who reported…
OLORUNDARE ENIMOLA, Lagos The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has announced that it responded to 1,409 road traffic crashes and rescued 670 accident victims across Lagos State within the first nine months of the year, reaffirming its commitment to road safety and rapid emergency response. The agency said the figures demonstrate its growing role…
A motorist, Mr. Tony Dansu, has commended the leadership of the Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Corps (TRACE) for its prompt intervention in resolving a complaint arising from an incident involving the agency’s Agbara Divisional Command. Dansu, in a statement of appreciation, said the swift response by TRACE’s leadership demonstrated the agency’s commitment to…
OLORUNDARE ENIMOLA, Lagos The State Coordinators of RS2.1 Lagos and RS2.2 Ogun State Special Marshals, SM (Dr.) Olabisi O. Dennis and SM Taiwo Salau Balogun, have received recognition for their contributions to road safety advocacy and voluntary service at the 2026 Zone RS2 (Lagos and Ogun) Zonal Conference held in Abeokuta. SM Dennis received the…
The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) has cleared a multiple-vehicle accident at Chinatown, inward Alapere Bus Stop, Lagos, restoring normal traffic movement along the affected corridor. The accident, which occurred at about 1:35 p.m. on Thursday, involved a low-bed truck conveying two 20-foot containers and a stationary truck carrying a 40-foot container. LASEMA said…
