Category: Transport
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MINISTER UMAHI SLAMS CCECC FOR POOR WORK ON ENUGU-PORT HARCOURT ROAD, THREATENS TERMINATION
The Minister of Works, Sen. Dave Umahi, has condemned the China Civil Engineering Construction Company (CCECC) for substandard work on the Aba-bound section of the Enugu-Port Harcourt Expressway. After inspecting the project, Umahi revealed the 43km stretch is near total failure due to the contractor’s poor construction practices and noncompliance with new ministry standards. Umahi…
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FRSC LAUNCHES CONTACTLESS BIOMETRIC DRIVER’S LICENCE WITH INSTANT PRINTING
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) is rolling out a game-changing digital system for driver’s licences across Nigeria. Corps Marshal Malam Shehu Mohammed revealed the launch of contactless biometric capture paired with on-the-spot instant printing, making the licensing process fully digital and eliminating temporary licences. This one-stop-shop solution promises to slash delays, streamline processes, and…
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FRSC BOOSTS DRIVER’S LICENCE PRODUCTION TO 15,000 DAILY, TACKLES BACKLOG NATIONWIDE
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has ramped up its driver’s licence production capacity to 15,000 per day as part of a concerted effort to clear enormous backlogs across Nigeria. Corps Marshal Malam Shehu Mohammed shared this during a visit to the VIP capture centre in Abuja, highlighting upgrades to printing facilities aimed at tackling…
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LAGOS HEALTH COMMISSIONER CALLS FOR RESPECT TO AMBULANCES, URGES PUBLIC TO SAVE LIVES FIRST
Prof. Akin Abayomi, Lagos State Commissioner for Health, has raised alarm over lives lost on Lagos roads due to bystanders filming accidents instead of helping first responders. Speaking at the 2025 World Trauma Day symposium, he emphasized that saving lives is a shared responsibility of every Lagosian, urging respect for ambulances and prioritizing prompt care…
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FATAL CRASH ON LOKOJA–OBAJANA ROAD KILLS 10, INJURES 11 — SPEEDING AND WRONGFUL OVERTAKING BLAMED
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has confirmed that a heartbreaking crash on the Lokoja–Obajana highway in Kogi State left 10 dead and 11 injured. The accident happened late Friday night near Apamaru community when a commercial vehicle lost control after excessive speeding and a wrongful overtaking maneuver. According to the FRSC, the driver veered…
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UN SPECIAL ENVOY WARNS OF ROAD FATALITIES “SILENT PANDEMIC” IN NIGERIA
Hook: Jean Todt urges urgent action as FRSC ramps up efforts amid rising deaths on Nigerian roads. United Nations Road Safety Envoy Jean Todt called road deaths a global “silent pandemic” during his visit to Nigeria’s Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Abuja. Todt praised Nigeria’s progress but stressed the need to fully adopt the…
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DELTA REGIONAL JETS COLLIDE ON TAXIWAY AT LAGUARDIA, ONE INJURED
Low-speed collision during taxiing causes minor injury but no flight disruption. Two Delta Air Lines regional jets collided Wednesday evening on a taxiway at LaGuardia Airport, New York. The wing of a departing jet bound for Roanoke, Virginia, struck the fuselage of an arriving plane from Charlotte, North Carolina. A flight attendant sustained minor injuries…
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NRC OPENS ONLINE TICKET PLATFORM FOR ABUJA-KADUNA TRAIN SERVICE
Passengers can now book ahead for faster, safer train travel on Nigeria’s busiest rail corridor. The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) announced that the online ticketing platform for the Abuja–Kaduna Train Service is now open for payment as operations resume on October 1. Passengers can book via https://nrc.tps.ng or at designated stations including Idu, Kubwa, and…
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LAGOS-CALABAR COASTAL HIGHWAY INSPECTION HIGHLIGHTS PRESIDENT TINUBU’S INFRASTRUCTURE DRIVE
Minister Umahi urges Nigerians to recognize monumental progress on the 700km coastal highway project. Minister of Works, Sen. Dave Umahi, alongside political leaders and civil society, inspected the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, emphasizing its role in connecting western and southeastern Nigeria to boost trade and development. The highway, crossing Ogun, Ondo, Edo, Delta, Bayelsa, Rivers, and…
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NRC RESUMES ABUJA-KADUNA TRAIN SERVICE, SETS WEDNESDAYS FOR MAINTENANCE
After safety checks, Abuja-Kaduna trains back on track starting Oct. 1 with new maintenance schedule. The Nigerian Railway Corporation has announced the resumption of passenger services on the Abuja–Kaduna corridor effective Wednesday, October 1. Following the August 26 derailment incident, the NRC completed all safety and operational checks and expressed appreciation for passengers’ patience. Every…
