The Federal Government has entered into a strategic partnership with a Chinese company, New Power Technology (NPT), to localise the production and assembly of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure in Nigeria. The initiative, which has the backing of the Chinese government, is aimed at reducing Nigeria’s dependence on imported equipment, promoting…
OLORUNDARE ENIMOLA, Lagos The General Manager of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, Olalekan Bakare-Oki, has congratulated Muslim faithful on the celebration of Eid-el-Kabir, while urging motorists and other road users in Lagos State to adhere strictly to road safety regulations during the festive period. In a statement issued on behalf of the management and…
AYOMIDE TIWATAYO, Lagos The Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences Enforcement Unit, popularly known as the Lagos State Taskforce, has announced extensive security and enforcement operations across the state ahead of the Eid-el-Kabir celebration, assuring residents of adequate protection of lives and property during the festive period. The agency said the strategic operations, which would…
OLORUNDARE ENIMOLA, Lagos The Lagos State Drivers Institute (LASDRI) has urged motorists and other road users to adhere strictly to safety precautions during the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations to prevent road crashes and ensure a peaceful festive period. In a Salah message to the Muslim faithful, the General Manager of LASDRI, Mrs. Afusat Tiamiyu, called on residents…
OLORUNDARE ENIMOLA, Lagos The Lagos State Drivers’ Institute (LASDRI) has opened two additional training annexes in Lagos to address the growing demand for driver education and training across the state. The new centres are located at the Oshodi-Isolo Local Government Secretariat in Oshodi and at No. 5 Adele Road, off Warehouse Road, Apapa. Speaking during…
The Lagos State Government has arrested a total of 10,634 residents for various environmental and traffic-related offences across the state, as part of efforts to enforce sanitation laws and maintain order in the megacity. Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, disclosed this during the 2026 Ministerial Press Briefing commemorating the seventh anniversary…
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria has held talks with members of the International Airlines Association of Nigeria as part of efforts to improve airport operations and enhance passenger experience across the country’s airports. The meeting, held at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, brought together officials of FAAN and representatives of international airlines to discuss…
The Federal Government has expanded Nigeria’s African Continental Free Trade Area export corridor through a new partnership with RwandAir aimed at reducing cargo transportation costs and opening additional trade routes into East and Southern Africa. The agreement, announced by the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment on Sunday to mark Africa Day 2026, extends…
The Federal Government has said it is targeting the establishment of 2,322 Compressed Natural Gas stations nationwide by 2027 as part of efforts to deepen the adoption of alternative fuel vehicles and expand gas mobility infrastructure across the country. The Executive Chairman and Chief Executive of the Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas and Electronic…
