National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) has hailed Federal Government’s efforts to promote the use of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), as an alternative fuel source for vehicles. The General Secretary, Comrade Kayode Agbeyangi, praised the government’s initiatives, contradicting a misleading newspaper report headlined: “FG fails to fulfil its promise on CNG vehicles”, attributed to a faceless individual, Segun Falade, …

The government of Enugu State has approved the sum of N183 billion for the construction of 141 roads across Enugu metropolis and 20 rural roads across the three senatorial zones of the state. It also approved the award of 133 more smart schools in addition to the ongoing 127 smart schools to bring them to 260 or one smart school …

Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, yesterday, launched the e-bikes and tricycles under the Ogun State E-Mobility Programme, saying it will reduce the cost of transportation and would also ensure a cleaner environment by reducing carbon emissions. Speaking at the launch of the first phase of 2,000 electric motorcycles held at the Arcade Ground, Governor’s Office, Oke-Mosan in Abeokuta, Governor Abiodun …

The Federal government (FG) has approved road construction projects across various Nigerian states, totalling over N1.455 trillion. Minister of Works Dave Umahi disclosed this to State House correspondents after President Bola Tinubu presided over the federal executive council (FEC) meeting at the Presidential Villa. According to Umahi, these projects span thirteen states and “Include those that were deferred during the …

A few days ago, the Red Line rail project rolled off to great cheer. This is following delays caused by operational reasons relating to the rail tracks’ signalisation. Sharing the same tracks with the Nigeria Railway Corporation’s inter state service will mean that managers of the Red Line would have to align its operations with that if the federal government …

The Lagos State government is set to test the state-of-the-art 40-passenger ferries built by Caverton Marine Limited in collaboration with the state today (Monday). The state ministry of transport and the waterways authority announced that the Omnibus pilot operations would focus on thorough testing of the ferries, data collection, public awareness, and operational framework refinement ahead of full deployment. A …

The Lagos State Government has announced a traffic diversion from Osborne/Dolphin Estate to Sura en route Adeniji Adele link Bridge from midnight, Saturday 27th July, to 5.00 am on Monday, 29th July 2024 for asphalt pavement. Motorists coming from Osborne/Dolphin Estate are advised to connect the Sura Link Bridge to Adeniji Adele to access the Third Mainland Bridge to continue …

The National Assembly has passed the N6.2 trillion budget amendment bill for the third reading, as the Federal Government is to spend about N2 trillion on the Lagos-Calabar highway and other road projects. The bill was passed after the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriation, Olamilekan Adeola (APC, Ogun West), presented his committee’s report on the 2024 Appropriation (Amendment) …

The Federal Government will spend an average of N36 billion to convert 30,000 petrol or diesel-powered vehicles to start running on Compressed Natural Gas in the next 90 days. The government said it had acquired 30,000 CNG conversion kits for distribution free of charge nationwide within the period. The kits and the conversion costs were valued at the rate of …

The Lagos State government has resolved to be charging vehicle owners who park on some designated streets in the state. According to Sunday PUNCH, the on-street parking regulation will commence in October in Lekki, Surulere and some other areas. The state government has been writing religious bodies, including churches and mosques, organisations and event centres to notify them of the …