Tag: infrastructure
Otedola Bridge Fire: Lagos to Enforce ‘No Truck’ Policy, Inspect Roadworthiness
The Lagos State government has vowed to enforce a strict “no truck” policy across the state following a devastating gas truck explosion under the Otedola Bridge on Tuesday night. The Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi, announced this after leading a team from the ministry to assess the accident scene. He emphasized that the truck…
FG Begins Construction of 2nd Niger Bridge Bypasses, Commits to East-West Road Completion by 2026
The President Bola Tinubu-led administration has announced the release of 30% mobilisation funds for the construction of two bypasses on the 2nd Niger Bridge, linking the Asaba-Benin and Enugu-Onitsha dual carriageways. This development came as the Federal Government assured that the reconstruction of the flood-damaged East-West Road in Rivers State would be completed between December…
Lagos Street Sweeper Protests Low Pay, Harsh Working Conditions
A street sweeper employed by the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has raised an outcry over poor wages, harsh working conditions, and lack of health benefits, calling on the agency’s leadership to address their grievances. In a video shared on Wednesday, the worker lamented the “inhumane treatment” faced by sweepers, despite their critical role in…
Lagos Tanker Explosion: Two Bodies Recovered, Four Buildings, 15 Vehicles Burnt
A tragic tanker explosion on Tuesday night on Otedola Bridge, Lagos, has left two people dead, four injured, and a trail of destruction in its wake. The incident, which involved a 30-tonne DAF gas truck, triggered a massive inferno that destroyed four buildings, 15 vehicles, and several shops, while also affecting a private hospital and…
Ukraine Strikes Russian Oil Refinery in Novokuybyshevsk
Ukrainian authorities confirmed on Monday that their drones targeted a Russian oil refinery in the city of Novokuybyshevsk overnight. Andriy Kovalenko, head of the anti-disinformation center in Ukraine’s National Security and Defence Council, disclosed on Telegram that the refinery was of strategic importance to the Russian military, as it plays a critical role in ensuring…
Multiple Auto Crashes on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway Leave Many Injured, Cause Traffic Chaos
A series of auto crashes on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway near the NASFAT Roundabout on Sunday morning left many people injured and caused severe traffic congestion. The accidents, which occurred around 7 a.m., involved two trucks and four other vehicles, leaving motorists stranded for hours. Eyewitnesses attributed the crashes to over-speeding and poor visibility, although the…
Explosion Hits Russia’s Largest Refinery, Government Confirms Technical Issue
A significant explosion and subsequent fire rocked Russia’s largest oil refinery, the Ufimsky oil refinery, on Monday, prompting an official response from the Russian government. Authorities confirmed that the incident was caused by technical issues and not a drone attack, as initially speculated. The fire has since been extinguished, and the refinery remains operational, though…
Nigeria Signs Pact with Saudi Arabia to Boost $7.7 Trillion Halal Economy
The Nigerian Government has signed a cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia’s Halal Products Development Company (HPDC) to position Nigeria as a leading player in the global halal market, valued at $7.7 trillion. The agreement, signed at the Makkah Halal Forum in Saudi Arabia, aims to facilitate investment, technical cooperation, and market access across key…
President Tinubu Receives Delta State Senators, Led by Festus Keyamo, at State House
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday received in audience a delegation of Senators from Delta State, led by Festus Keyamo, SAN, the Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development. The meeting, held at the State House in Abuja, focused on critical national issues and the development agenda for Delta State. During the meeting, the…
NNPC Ltd Leads Africa’s Gas Infrastructure Expansion at NIES 2025, Highlights Tinubu’s Reforms as Key Driver for Investment
The Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Ltd, Mele Kyari, has declared that Africa is poised to become the next frontier for global energy investment, with Nigeria at the forefront of this transformation. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the 2025 Nigeria International Energy Summit (NIES) in Abuja, Kyari emphasized Nigeria’s pivotal role as Africa’s…