Day: 21 October 2025

As part of efforts to improve the transport system in Lagos State, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu unveiled the much-anticipated Omi Eko project on Friday. By 2030, the project is expected to have over 70 electric-powered vessels and 20 upgraded jetties and terminals. LEADERSHIP reports that the Omi Eko project—meaning Water of Lagos—marks a new chapter in …

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The Lagos State Government, in collaboration the French Development Agency (AFD), the European Union (EU), and European Investment Bank (EIB), is set to revolutionise ferry transport with the launch of the Omi Eko Project, designed to modernise the city’s waterways sector with technology-powered speedboats. The project, which is expected to begin operations in the next …

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The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Monday in Abuja disclosed that obtaining a driver’s licence in Nigeria will now be faster and more seamless following the introduction of a contactless biometric capture system, designed to eliminate the use of temporary licences and long waiting periods. The Corps Marshal, FRSC, Shehu Mohammed gave the hint during …

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