The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has urged motorists across the country to strictly adhere to road safety measures during the rainy season to reduce the risk of road crashes. The Anambra State Sector Commander of the FRSC, Bridget Asekhanuo, gave the advice on Wednesday in Awka, warning that forecasts indicate heavier rainfall in the…
Many commuters in Lagos are abandoning inland water transportation for road travel as rising ferry fares make long-distance journeys increasingly unaffordable. Passengers who spoke on Tuesday at the Marina Jetty in CMS said the high cost of water transportation has discouraged many residents from using ferries, especially on longer routes such as CMS to Badagry…
The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has commenced a statewide traffic enforcement exercise aimed at curbing road traffic violations, reducing crashes, and improving safety on roads across the state. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Timfon John, disclosed this in a statement issued on Wednesday in Uyo, saying the operation forms part of ongoing efforts…
The Federal Character Commission (FCC) and the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) have reaffirmed their commitment to ensuring compliance with the Federal Character Principle in recruitment, promotions and other personnel processes across the railway corporation. The renewed commitment was made during an interactive meeting between the FCC Committee on Works, Transport and Aviation and the management…
ABUJA — The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) says ongoing regulatory reforms are improving investor confidence in Nigeria’s upstream oil and gas sector through faster approvals, fresh investments and a more business-friendly operating environment. Speaking at the Nigeria Oil and Gas (NOG) Energy Conference 2026, the Commission Chief Executive, Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan, said the regulator…
OLORUNDARE ENIMOLA, Lagos The 2026 Henry Carr Postgraduate Hall Week at the University of Lagos (UNILAG) commenced on Monday with the Cycle4Life Fitness Programme, a cycling initiative designed to promote healthy living, environmental sustainability, road safety and community bonding among postgraduate students and members of the university community. Organised by the Henry Carr Postgraduate Hall…
The Kano State Police Command has arrested 123 motorists for violating vehicle registration and number plate regulations under its ongoing enforcement campaign, Operation Clean Plates. The Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, disclosed this on Monday while briefing journalists at the command headquarters in Bompai, saying the operation is aimed at removing vehicles with concealed,…
LAGOS — Heavy rainfall on Monday disrupted movement across several parts of Lagos, leaving commuters stranded, worsening traffic congestion and prompting transport operators to increase fares. Residents who spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) described the downpour as one of the heaviest in recent weeks, saying it flooded major roads, delayed businesses and…
