Tag: #NigeriaRoads
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NAIJA DRIVER 2026 CHALLENGE TARGETS SAFER DRIVING ACROSS NIGERIA
Notch Captains Ltd., under the framework of the Automobile and Touring Club of Nigeria (ATCN), has launched the Naija Driver 2026 challenge to promote safer driving and improve road safety awareness across Nigeria. The initiative, organised in collaboration with the Lagos State Drivers Institute, will provide free driver education, safety screening and testing for licensed…
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FG CONSIDERS REVIEW OF BENIN-ASABA HIGHWAY CONCESSION OVER POOR HANDLING
The Federal Government is considering a review of the concession agreement for the Benin-Asaba Expressway following widespread complaints over the deteriorating condition of the highway. Minister of Works, Sen. David Umahi, disclosed this during an inspection of the highway in Benin, where he expressed dissatisfaction with the handling of the project by the Benin-Asaba Expressway…
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FRSC SHAKES UP COMMAND: 162 OFFICERS REDEPLOYED, NEW SPOKESPERSON APPOINTED
The Federal Road Safety Corps is hitting the accelerator on road safety with a major high-command overhaul and fresh leadership in public communication. Malam Shehu Mohammed, Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps, has approved the redeployment of 162 senior officers to strengthen operations and improve road safety nationwide. New Zonal Commanders:ACM C.Z. Mathew…
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EASTER TRAVEL ALERT: FRSC WARNS GOMBE MOTORISTS AGAINST SPEEDING
With Easter traffic set to surge, road safety officials are urging drivers to slow down and stay alive. The Federal Road Safety Corps has cautioned motorists in Gombe State against rush driving during the Easter celebrations, stressing that speeding and aggressive manoeuvres greatly increase crash risks. Gombe Sector Commander Samson Kaura said safety must come…
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FRSC PROMOTES 120 SENIOR OFFICERS TO BOOST ROAD SAFETY MISSION
Major career boost across the Corps as 120 senior officers move up the ranks to strengthen leadership and performance. The Federal Road Safety Corps has promoted 120 senior officers nationwide in a move aimed at building a stronger, more results-driven workforce. The promotion, approved by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation and effective…
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EID-EL-FITR: FRSC BOSS URGES ROAD USERS TO STAY SAFE, PATIENT
As muslims celebrate Eid, the FRSC Corps Marshal is reminding Nigerians that safety, patience, and discipline should extend from Ramadan to the roads. The Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Shehu Mohammed, has congratulated Muslims on the successful completion of Ramadan, urging Nigerians to maintain safety consciousness during and after the Eid-el-Fitr…
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FRSC CRACKS DOWN ON UNDERAGE DRIVING AHEAD OF SALLAH IN GOMBE
Safety first this Sallah! The Federal Road Safety Corps in Gombe State has warned against underage driving, saying it’s a leading cause of accidents alongside speeding, overloading, and distracted driving. Sector Commander Samson Kaura announced that special patrols are underway, with 620 personnel, 10 patrol vehicles, ambulances, and tow trucks deployed across major routes to…
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FRSC CRACKS DOWN: 17 TRAFFIC OFFENDERS CONVICTED ON LAGOS-IBADAN EXPRESSWAY
No mercy on the road! The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Ogun has convicted 17 motorists at a mobile court in Ogere for various traffic offences. FRSC spokesperson Odunsi Afolabi said the court, presided over by Magistrate O.S. Fadahunsi, handed down convictions to all offenders—no discharges were granted. The move is part of ongoing…
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FRSC THWARTS POTENTIAL DISASTER AFTER FUEL TANKER CRASH IN KADUNA
Quick action prevents fire and chaos at NEPA Roundabout. The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) on Sunday averted a major incident after a lone fuel tanker crashed at NEPA Roundabout, Ahmadu Bello Way, Kaduna. The RS1.1 Kaduna Sector Command responded promptly after receiving a distress call at 7:15 a.m., deploying personnel led by Deputy Route…
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CUPP PRAISES PRESIDENT TINUBU’S ROAD INFRASTRUCTURE GAINS, CALLS FOR CONTINUED FOCUS ON CONNECTIVITY
The Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) has officially commended President Bola Tinubu’s administration for the impressive progress made in road infrastructure nationwide. Mark Adebayo, CUPP National Spokesperson, shared this in Abuja after an independent inspection tour that included the Abuja-Lokoja-Benin Road and other key projects. The CUPP steering committee, which traveled across major zones…
