The Federal Government has attributed the persistent flooding in Lagos to blocked drainage channels, indiscriminate waste disposal, poor environmental practices and the effects of climate change, dismissing claims that the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway is responsible for the flooding and ocean surge in parts of the state. Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi, stated this during…
LAGOS — Dangote Industries Limited has launched a whistleblower initiative offering a ₦500,000 cash reward to individuals who provide credible information leading to the arrest of persons involved in illegal haulage operations using Dangote-branded trucks. The company said the initiative is part of efforts to protect the integrity of its nationwide logistics network and eliminate…
The National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC) has stepped up efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s automotive industry through a strategic partnership with the Automotive Local Content Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (ALCMAN) and China’s Heija Industrial Group to develop a National Auto Parts Digital Platform. The initiative, discussed during a meeting at the council’s headquarters in…
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has announced the commencement of its 2026 Road Transport Safety Standardisation Scheme (RTSSS) enforcement exercise in Abia State, with a renewed focus on improving compliance among fleet operators and reducing road traffic crashes. The week-long enforcement campaign, scheduled to run from Monday, July 13, to Friday, July 17, is…
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) says it detected about 38,000 traffic violations across the state through its technology-driven enforcement system during the second quarter of 2026, highlighting the growing role of digital surveillance in traffic management. LASTMA General Manager, Olalekan Bakare-Oki, disclosed this while speaking with journalists in Lagos on Sunday. He also…
Lagos Partners CCECC To Establish Railway Training Centre For Skilled Workforce The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) has signed a contract with the China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) to establish a Railway Training Centre aimed at developing skilled professionals for the state’s expanding rail network. The initiative is designed to address the shortage…
Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan are advancing plans to establish a joint fleet on the Caspian Sea as part of efforts to strengthen transport connectivity, improve cargo movement and enhance trade along the Middle Corridor. Uzbekistan’s Deputy Minister of Investments, Industry and Trade, Khurram Teshabayev, disclosed the initiative, saying the proposed fleet is expected to improve the…
The Kogi State Internal Revenue Service (KGIRS) has announced a statewide clampdown on illegal tax and revenue collection on highways, warning that offenders will face arrest and prosecution under Nigeria’s new tax law. The Executive Chairman of KGIRS, Dr. Salihu Sule Enehe, issued the warning on Sunday in Lokoja while explaining the provisions of the…
