The Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), Kayode Opeifa, has highlighted key achievements in the corporation recorded in recent years while also detailing plans and institutional reforms designed to reposition the rail sector as a major engine of economic growth. Opeifa, made the disclosures during an appearance on Politics Tonight’ on TVC News, …
If you are among auto enthusiasts who have been careful enough to notice the growing visibility of Dana Motors vehicles on Nigerian roads, and have been wondering what factors must have been responsible, the good news is that the company has issued a statement on the trend. Dana Motors, last week, reported a growing presence …
The Abia State Government has announced that its newly introduced electric mass transit service, known as the “Green Shuttles,” will commence full commercial operations on March 1, 2026, following a three-month free test run across major routes in the state. Governor Alex Otti made the announcement on Friday at Government House, Umuahia, during the February …
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority has disclosed that the incorporation of smart technologies such as drones, TMC cameras, and GPS-enabled patrol vehicles has helped to drive safety on roads across the state. The LASTMA Director of Public Affairs and Enlightenment, Adebayo Taofiq, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday. According to Taofiq, the technological …
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By Juliet Umeh At 6 a.m. on the Lekki–Ajah corridor, a CMS T&M Nigeria Limited bus – part of Lagos State’s assisted mass transit scheme – is already packed, crawling toward CMS. Some passengers stand, while others sit cautiously in most cases, on torn seats quietly worrying about bed bugs or cockroaches. Yet people squeeze …
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By Babajide Komolafe The Chairman, Optiva Capital Partners, Mr. Franklin Nechi, has dismissed concerns that rising migration among Nigerians amounts to capital flight, insisting instead that global mobility fuels economic expansion and strengthens domestic resilience. Speaking during a media interaction in Lagos, the Optiva Capital boss argued that the growing appetite for residency and second …
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Dangote Cement Transport, Obajana, has reaffirmed its commitment to road safety and accident prevention with the successful hosting of its Drivers’ Safety Awareness Campaign for Q1 2026, themed “2026, Our Year of Zero Harm.” The campaign, held at the Obajana plant in Kogi State, brought together hundreds of truck drivers, senior management staff, law enforcement …
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When the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) recently reiterated its directive mandating domestic airlines to integrate a Special Needs Assistance option into all ticket reservation platforms, it was more than a routine regulatory reminder. It was a statement of intent that air travel in Nigeria must be accessible, dignified and inclusive for all, regardless of …
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has launched Nigeria’s first fully-powered electric airport-to-city shuttle bus service, marking a historic milestone in the country’s transition to sustainable transport and low carbon aviation access. Also, the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) yesterday reiterated its directive to all domestic airlines operating in Nigeria to ensure full compliance …
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Real estate developers and investors are increasingly targeting the construction of new rail lines and complementary infrastructure to revitalise underserved property markets, positioning them for exponential growth. A real estate consultant, Adeola Akinpelu, said that transport and infrastructure upgrades by the Lagos State government will significantly elevate property values in neighbourhoods long considered underserved across …
