The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has intensified efforts to phase out wooden boats across Nigeria’s waterways as part of measures to improve safety and reduce boat accidents. The Lagos Area Manager of NIWA, Engr. Sarat Braimah, disclosed this during a courtesy visit by members of the 2026 Dockworkers’ Day Committee of the Shipping Correspondents…
The Lagos State Parking Authority (LASPA) has announced plans to commence paid parking on designated streets across the state before the end of 2026 as part of efforts to improve traffic management and curb indiscriminate parking. The General Manager of LASPA, Adebisi Adelabu, disclosed this during a stakeholders’ meeting with the Chairman of Ikeja Local…
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Joint Campus Council (JCC), Lagos State chapter, has begun talks with the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) to strengthen road safety awareness among students and promote youth empowerment initiatives across the state. The meeting, held at LASTMA headquarters in Oshodi, was led by the Chairman of NANS…
Minister of Works, David Umahi, has directed that investigations into structural concerns surrounding the Eko Bridge in Lagos be concluded within 10 days as the Federal Government intensifies efforts to prevent further deterioration and resume rehabilitation works on the bridge. Umahi gave the directive while addressing growing concerns over the condition of the bridge and…
OLORUNDARE ENIMOLA, Lagos The Lagos State Government has confirmed the successful containment of a fire outbreak at Canal Estate in Osapa, Lekki, and ongoing recovery operations following a fallen articulated truck incident at Costain Bridge. The government, through the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, said the swift emergency interventions helped prevent casualties and further damage…
AYOMIDE TIWATAYO, Lagos The Lagos State Government has confirmed the successful containment of a fire outbreak at a residential duplex in Osapa, Lekki, and ongoing recovery efforts following a fallen articulated truck incident at Costain Bridge. The incidents, which occurred on Wednesday, were handled by the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency alongside other emergency responders….
Truck congestion continues to choke access roads around Apapa despite repeated warnings from the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) for shipping companies to evacuate empty and export-bound containers. In a directive issued on May 1, the NPA instructed operators, including Maersk Line, to immediately move containers to designated holding bays to ease mounting pressure on port…
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Anambra State Command, has embarked on a sensitisation campaign on the safe use of highways by motorists and pedestrians in the state. The exercise, which took place at Regina Caeli Junction, Awka, also featured free drunk-driving tests for commercial drivers operating within the area. Speaking with journalists during the…
The Federal Government has approved the reconstruction of the Carter Bridge in Lagos at a cost of N545 billion, awarding the contract to China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) as part of efforts to address critical infrastructure challenges. Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, announced the development on Wednesday during the official handover of the…
