Category: Transport Safety
FRSC Corps Marshal Demands Discipline, Professionalism From Frontline Marshals
The Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Shehu Mohammed, has charged frontline marshals to uphold discipline, integrity, emotional intelligence and professionalism in their interactions with road users. Mohammed gave the charge on Tuesday in Sokoto during a two-day capacity-building programme organised for frontline marshals under the RS10, Sokoto Sector Command. The Corps…
FG Unveils Road Transport Reform Initiative To Boost GDP Contribution GDP Contribution
The Federal Government has launched an initiative to transform Nigeria’s road transport sector, improve safety and efficiency, and increase its contribution to the national economy. The Initiative on Road Transport Transformation was unveiled during a high-level stakeholder meeting convened by the Office of the Vice President in Abuja on Monday. The meeting brought together representatives…
LASEMA Clears Fallen Container Truck, Reopens Lagos Road
The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) has cleared a container-laden truck that tilted and obstructed approximately 80 per cent of the roadway at National-Ashade, Lagos, restoring normal vehicular movement in the area. The incident occurred at about 11:21 p.m. on Sunday when a MACK truck carrying two 20-foot containers reportedly broke down while attempting…
Ekiti Distributes 100 Vehicles To Security Agencies To Strengthen Operations
The Ekiti State Government has distributed 100 operational vehicles to security agencies across the state as part of measures to enhance security operations, improve mobility and ensure faster responses to emergencies. Governor Biodun Oyebanji handed over the vehicles to representatives of the benefiting agencies on Monday in Ado-Ekiti, with the police, Nigerian Army, Nigeria Security…
FG, States Target Lower Transport Fares With CNG, Electric Buses
The Federal Government has directed state governments to accelerate the deployment of compressed natural gas (CNG) and electric mass transit systems as part of efforts to reduce transportation fares across the country from October 1. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu gave the directive on Saturday while providing an update on the National Affordable CNG Transit Programme,…
Egypt Develops Eight Logistics Corridors To Boost Transport, Trade
CAIRO — Egypt is developing eight integrated international logistics corridors to strengthen transport connectivity, facilitate transit trade and link major seaports with industrial, agricultural and mining zones across the country. The Minister of Transport, Kamel Al-Wazir, disclosed this during Egypt’s 2026 World Maritime Day celebration in Alexandria, organised by the Maritime Transport Sector in collaboration…
Ilaje, Itsekiri Leaders Reject Rerouting Of Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway
Leaders of the Ilaje and Itsekiri ethnic nationalities have opposed the proposed rerouting of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway from coastal communities to inland areas, calling on the Federal Government to retain the original alignment through Ondo and Delta states. The stakeholders made their position known in a resolution adopted at a joint meeting of leaders…
