Global Transportation News

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has said the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway and its accompanying rail system will improve students’ mobility, reduce travel time and enhance access to tertiary institutions across the South-West and South-South regions. The association said the infrastructure project, being undertaken by the Federal Government, would strengthen connectivity between geopolitical zones,…

The Federal Government has commenced the reconstruction and dualisation of the Lambata-Bida-Mokwa-Makera-Kontagora Federal Highway in Niger State, as part of its ongoing nationwide infrastructure development programme. Governor Umaru Bago flagged off the project on behalf of President Bola Tinubu in Bida, Niger State, with the initiative expected to improve road connectivity, facilitate trade and stimulate…

The Senate has urged the Federal Government to prioritise the completion of abandoned and ongoing road projects across the country before awarding new contracts, citing inadequate funding and prolonged neglect as major factors behind the deteriorating condition of roads nationwide. The lawmakers, however, called for exceptions in cases where new roads are urgently needed to…

The Senate has called for the urgent rehabilitation and reconstruction of the Onitsha–Iyiowa–Odekpe–Atani–Ogwuikpele–Ndoni Federal Highway in Ogbaru Local Government Area of Anambra State, following concerns over its deteriorating condition and impact on transportation and economic activities. The call followed a motion sponsored by Senator Tony Nwoye, who represents Anambra North Senatorial District, under Orders 41…

The Lagos State Government will on Thursday commence a 35-day rehabilitation of damaged sections of the Eti-Osa-Lekki-Epe Expressway, with traffic diversion measures to be introduced to minimise congestion during the exercise. The rehabilitation will cover sections from Bonny Camp to Admiralty Way Junction, as well as areas around Victoria Garden City (VGC), as part of…