The Managing Director of the Federal Road Maintenance Agency (FERMA), Emeka Agbasi said on Thursday, 30 November, that the agency requires about N300 billion annually to adequately maintain federal roads across the country. Speaking at an interactive session with the House Committee on FERMA, Engineer Agbasi said budgetary appropriations to the agency are grossly inadequate, adding that the current budgetary …

The Managing Director of Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA), Engr. Abimbola Akinajo, on Thursday, said that an alternative fuel study is being conducted in order to deploy e-vehicles (EV) to test the proof of concept and thereafter increase to 50 buses during the pilot phase. At the agency’s 20th anniversary press briefing, held at LAMATA Place Ojota-Ketu, Lagos, Mrs. …

Ogun State Government and the United Kingdom government have partnered to develop public transportation infrastructure in the state. Representing the Ogun is the Ministry of Transportation while the United Kingdom Foreign Commonwealth Development Office (UKFCDO) and the United Kingdom Nigeria Infrastructure Advisory Facility (UKNIAF) are counterpart partners. They met at the Ministry of Transportation head office in Abeokuta, with representatives present virtually …

The Federal Government under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, is committed to outstanding quality, value for money, innovation, responsiveness, fast deliveries, and technical expertise in road infrastructure development in Nigeria. This was contained in the message of the Minister of Works, Sen. David Umahi, when the national leadership of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), led by its President, Engr. Tasiu …

A recent study conducted by the Danne Institute for Research revealed that Lagos, the commercial hub of Nigeria, is losing N4 trillion annually as a result of profound traffic congestion. The study, titled ‘Behavioural Causes of Traffic Congestion in Lagos’, which was funded by the Bank of Industry and Africa Finance Corporation, underscored the need for immediate action to alleviate …

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has warned motorists against parking on lay-bys along the Dopemu and Oshodi areas of Lagos State. According to a document by the Zonal Commander, Akeem Adeoshun, motorists should always park at designated bus stops. The document partly read: “Approved bus stops include Dopemu, Cement, Mongoro, Ajayi Farm, Ikeja, Airport, PWD, Shogunle, Ladipo and …

The Minister of Transportation, Said Alkali, has vowed to ensure the completion and full operation of the Port Harcourt-Maiduguri rail network. The minister explained that upon completion of the rail line, Nigerians would enjoy good trade, access markets, and business places easily and also boost agricultural production and movement of farm goods. Alkali said the Port Harcourt-Maiduguri rail network is …

In reaction to calls for the reinstatement of the 50 per cent rebate on fare for regulated bus and rail transport, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has directed the implementation of 25 per cent discount beginning Tuesday, 7th November 2023. On 2nd August, the governor announced a 50 per cent discount in fare on regulated transport bus and rail transport which ended …

Oyingbo, a province in Lagos Mainland, welcomed a new flyover that slices through the well-trodden transport convergence, altering the landscape with its exalting piece of engineering. On Sunday, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu opened the T-shaped Oyingbo Overpass Bridge to traffic, marking the delivery of another ancillary infrastructure of Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT) Red Line. Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji, …

The bustling city of Lagos, renowned for its vibrant and dynamic urban ecosystem, is hosting the second General Assembly of the newly established African Association of Urban Mobility Authorities (AUMA) on Monday and Tuesday. Co-organised by the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) in collaboration with the Africa Transport Policy Programme (SSATP), the gathering of urban mobility leaders aims to …