The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) is set to showcase Nigeria’s maritime security capabilities through live land and maritime demonstrations at the 2026 Africa International Defence Exhibition (AFRIDEX), scheduled to hold from October 26 to 29. The demonstrations will feature the operational capabilities of the Deep Blue Project, Nigeria’s integrated national security and…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Edo/Delta Area Command, has called for stronger collaboration with Delta Ports, Warri, to enhance operational efficiency, safety and service delivery. The new Edo/Delta Customs Area Controller, Dooyum Dominic Ortsen, made the call on Thursday during a courtesy visit to the Ports Manager of Delta Ports, Warri, Saadi Dahiru Mohammed. Ortsen,…
Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has flagged off the construction of a 95-kilometre road project in Tsafe Local Government Area as part of efforts to strengthen security, improve transportation and stimulate economic growth. The project, flagged off on Sunday, will connect Yandoton Daji, Cediya, Doka, Yan Waren Daji, Hayin Alhaji Bedi, Unguwar Joji and Yankuzo…
The Lagos State Government has announced a traffic diversion plan on the Independence Bridge as the Federal Ministry of Works begins urgent repair works on the bridge from Friday, October 16, to Sunday, October 18, 2026. The diversion is aimed at facilitating asphalt repairs on the bridge while ensuring that motorists can continue to access…
The Edo State Government has announced traffic diversions and temporary road closures in parts of Benin City ahead of the visit of Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on Thursday, October 15, 2026. In a statement, the Managing Director of the Edo State Traffic Control and Management Agency (EDSTMA), Engr. Stainless Ijeghede, said the restrictions…
The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has reopened the First Niger Bridge linking Onitsha in Anambra State with Asaba in Delta State following the completion of rehabilitation and maintenance works. The bridge was reopened on Thursday, October 15, 2026, after being closed to traffic on September 7 for emergency repairs. The rehabilitation was initially scheduled…
A minibus carrying truck drivers collided with a stationary train near the entrance to the Channel Tunnel in France on Thursday evening, leaving 19 people injured, including the driver and 18 passengers. According to authorities, five of the injured victims sustained severe injuries, although none of the casualties appeared to be in a life-threatening condition….
Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has inaugurated 50 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses in Edo State as part of efforts to improve public transportation and ease mobility for residents. She also launched a ₦1 billion economic empowerment programme targeting 5,000 beneficiaries to support small businesses and strengthen livelihoods across the state. The initiatives were…
The Chief of Staff to the Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ali Bello, has inspected the ongoing construction of the proposed Kogi International Airport in Lokoja, expressing confidence that the project will be completed on schedule. Bello conducted the unscheduled inspection to assess the level of work at the site and reaffirm the state government’s commitment…
NIMENA Targets Advanced Maritime, Energy Innovation Ecosystem By 2030 The Nigerian Institution of Marine Engineers and Naval Architects (NIMENA) has launched the Maritime and Energy Ecosystem Capability Model (ECM) assessment, setting out recommendations to strengthen local technology development, attract investment and improve workforce skills in Nigeria’s maritime and energy sectors. The assessment, developed in collaboration…
