The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has recorded 860 traffic-related incidents resulting in 17 deaths on the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road between January and October 2026, raising concerns over road safety on the major corridor. The agency also disclosed that 365 traffic incidents, including road crashes and vehicle breakdowns, were recorded along the Otedola Bridge–Kara…
The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr Adegboyega Oyetola, has inaugurated the organising committee for the Nigeria Marine and Blue Economy Expo (NIMBEX), an initiative aimed at attracting investment and unlocking opportunities across Nigeria’s maritime sector. The expo is expected to bring together policymakers, investors, industry leaders, financial institutions and technology companies to explore…
Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has commended President Bola Tinubu for prioritising major infrastructure projects aimed at improving transportation, boosting trade and accelerating economic development in Northern Nigeria. Yusuf gave the commendation on Wednesday while representing the President at the commissioning of Section III of the Abuja–Kaduna–Zaria–Kano Expressway. The governor said sustained investment in…
Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has approved the construction of the 10-kilometre Oke-Ose/Ile-Apa/Lajiki road in Ilorin East Local Government Area, with work expected to commence within two weeks. The governor announced the approval during a visit to the Alangua of Lajiki, Alhaji Solihu Atanda, where he reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to improving infrastructure and living…
The House of Representatives has called on the Federal Government to commence construction of the long-delayed Oron-Calabar section of the East-West Road, more than a decade after the project was approved at ₦165.3 billion. The lawmakers also urged the Federal Ministries of Works and Finance to make adequate provision for the project in the 2027…
Lagos commuters are increasingly spending more on transportation to avoid prolonged waiting times at motor parks, as delays in bus departures, traffic congestion and occasional vehicle breakdowns continue to disrupt daily journeys. Many passengers are being forced to choose between cheaper bus services, which may take considerable time to fill up before departure, and more…
The Osun State Government has given commercial vehicle operators 60 days to register under its newly enacted Transport, Traffic and Park Management System Law, 2026, as part of efforts to regulate transport operations, improve road safety and curb multiple taxation across the state. The deadline was announced by the acting chairman of the Osun Internal…
The Female Drivers Association of Nigeria (FEDAN) has called on the Federal Government to include its members in the Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) vehicle conversion programme and ongoing transport reforms to ease the burden of rising fuel costs on commercial drivers. The association said the high cost of petrol had significantly reduced drivers’ earnings, making…
Motorists and commuters in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have expressed mixed reactions to the N66-per-litre petrol discount introduced by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), with some praising the initiative while others question its impact on transportation costs. The reactions come as the October 31 deadline for the 30-day discount programme approaches, amid…
Bolanle Ogunlola Every year, as the calendar turns to September, October, November, and December, a familiar narrative returns to public discourse. Popularly known as the Ember Months, the period is often associated with death, accidents, mysterious occurrences, and unexplained misfortunes. From tales of blood-sucking demons to stories of ritual killings and highways supposedly marked for…
