A road crash involving a loaded flatbed truck and a Sport Utility Vehicle disrupted traffic on Tuesday at Ifako, just before the Ifako bridge inward Ogudu, prompting a technology-driven emergency response by the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA). The agency moved quickly to contain the situation, deploying officers supported by digital monitoring systems that…
The Federal Government has expressed confidence in the timely delivery of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway in Cross River State, citing steady progress and the contractor, HITECH Construction Company’s, adherence to quality standards. Assistant Chief Engineer with the Federal Ministry of Works and Supervisor for Section 3B of the project, Itam Patrick, said that about 4.5…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, says repairs have begun on the Kugbo Bus and Taxi Terminal, partly damaged by a rainstorm. Wike, who stated this in Abuja on Monday after inspecting some ongoing projects, said the development was caused by a natural disaster that no one had control over. The News…
The newly posted sector commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps in Kaduna State, Andrew Longkam, has assured residents of improved road safety through strategic enforcement and public engagement. Mr Longkam gave the assurance while interacting with journalists on Monday in Kaduna. Mr Longkam assumed duty on April 9; his leadership would focus on reducing…
Students of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, have declared a 72-hour lecture boycott in protest against what they described as the “inadequate and poorly implemented” campus transportation system linked to vehicles donated by the First Lady of Nigeria. The boycott, scheduled to run from Tuesday, April 14 to Thursday, April 16, 2026, was announced…
The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) has confirmed its response to a series of emergencies across Lagos State, including road traffic accidents, fallen containers, and fire outbreaks in different parts of the metropolis. In a statement issued by the agency, a 40-foot container reportedly fell off a Mack truck onto a commercial van at…
The National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC) has launched a National Vehicle Dealership Registration Framework aimed at curbing rising cases of car theft and improving data tracking across Nigeria’s automotive sector. Director-General of NADDC, Oluwemimo Joseph Osanipin, said the initiative would enable authorities to track the origin and movement of vehicles, as well as…
Federal Government plans CNG and electric vehicle hubs in Katsina, targeting job creation, transport efficiency and clean energy adoption. The Federal Government has announced plans to establish Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and electric vehicle hubs in Funtua Local Government Area of Katsina State as part of efforts to expand clean energy transportation. The Chairman of…
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has reiterated its commitment to fostering a productive and mutually beneficial relationship with the media, while cautioning against the publication of defamatory and unverified reports that could undermine public trust in government institutions. The General Manager of LASTMA, Mr. Olalekan Bakare-Oki, stated this following the outcome of an…
