The Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has reiterated his administration’s commitment to building and completing the Fourth Mainland Bridge to ease transportation in the state. Speaking on Wednesday at the swearing-in ceremony of his second-term cabinet members held at…
Sanwo-Olu takes 1st ride as Lagos Blue Rail begins operations
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos on Monday took the first ride as the Lagos Blue Line rail began operations. The governor took the ride from the Marina station to Mile 2 around 9:00 a.m. Before he boarded the train, Sanwo-Olu…
Association urges Tinubu to appoint professional as transport minister
The Maritime Reporters’ Association of Nigeria (MARAN) has urged President Bola Tinubu to appoint a maritime professional as the next minister of transportation. The President of MARAN, Mr Godfrey Bivbere, said this in a statement on Wednesday in Lagos. Bivbere…
US, Canada begin long investigation into sub implosion
The US Coast Guard said it was leading an investigation into the loss of the Titan submersible that was carrying five people to the Titanic, to determine what caused it to implode. The development comes as authorities from the US…
Ban on vehicle importation through Seme border still in force- Customs
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has debunked some media reports that the Federal Government has lifted the ban on vehicle importation through the Seme border. Mr Hussaini Abdullahi, Customs Public Relations Officer (CPRO) Seme Area Command, disclosed this in an…
Water Transport: LASG increases safety personnel to 108
Mr Oluwadamilola Emmanuel, the General Manager, Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA), says that the Lagos State Government has increased its safety personnel from 48 to 108. Emmanuel told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Lagos that the…
Major US highway could take months to repair after collapse
The collapse of a major highway has resulted in bottlenecked traffic that could impact transportation routes throughout the eastern United States. Drivers on Monday experienced prolonged commutes after a tanker truck caught fire and damaged a section of the I-95…
On the lookout for positive change — Gbubemi Atimomo
My expectations of newly sworn-in leaders across Nigeria On May 29, 2023, amidst great anticipation, Bola Ahmed Tinubu was sworn in as president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria whilst 28 other elected officials across Nigeria were sworn in as…
Sterling Bank crowns 2022 with impressive 29% net profit growth
Sterling Bank has reported a growth of 28.5 per cent in its profit after tax for 2022. One of Africa’s fastest growing companies and Nigeria’s leading commercial bank, its profits grew to N19.3 billion for the year ended 31 December…
Germany ‘mega strike’: Public transport network halted over pay
Germany’s transport network is at a near standstill as the country experiences one of its largest strikes in decades. Staff at airports, ports, railways, buses and subways walked out shortly after midnight for a 24-hour stoppage. Two of the Germany’s…
