By Afolabi Oyekunle. Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) has announced the official kick-off of the Project Management, Operations and Design (PMOD) Consultancy for the Omi Eko Project. LASWA GM and Special Adviser on Blue Economy to Governor Babajide Sanwoolu, Mr. Oluwadamilola Emmanuel. The project is designed to revolutionize public transit through electric ferry technology and modernized infrastructure, this flagship initiative represents a pivotal step toward a safer, cleaner, and more connected Lagos. LASWA extends appreciation to Mr. Governor, Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, international development partners(AFD, EIB, EU), the consulting team at Planet SA, and all stakeholders working collaboratively to bring this vision to life.

By Afolabi Oyekunle.  The Lagos State Government has officially kick-started the Project Management, Operations and Design (PMOD) Consultancy for the Omi Eko Project, marking another major milestone in the implementation of the landmark initiative aimed at transforming water transportation across the State. Speaking at the PMOD Consultancy Kick-off Meeting held in Lagos, the Honourable Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi, described the commencement of the consultancy as a critical step towards delivering a modern, efficient and sustainable water transport system for Lagos residents. According to the Commissioner, the kick-off meeting signals the beginning of a strategic partnership that will provide the technical leadership, operational guidance and project management expertise required for the successful delivery of the Omi Eko Project. "The Omi Eko Project represents one of the most ambitious investments in inland waterways transportation in Africa.  Beyon...

  Agbado-Oke Odo LCDA Chairman, Mayor Jimoh Ishola Ejigbadero has  urged  residents to embrace tree planting to save the environment and also  ensure that every tree planted is properly nurtured to maturity. Mayor Jimoh Ejigbadero said this yesterday at the tree planting exercise by the Council to mark the tree planting exercise in Lagos state which the council keyed into. He noted that trees are indispensable to human existence, serving as natural air purifiers, providing shade, improving biodiversity and helping to combat the growing The Chairman used the occasion to   reaffirmed his administration commitment to environmental sustainability by participating in the 2026 Lagos State Tree Planting Day, held at the Council Secretariat on Tuesday, 14th July , 2026. The event, held under the theme "Trees for Lagos: Our City, Our Responsibility," brought together government officials, traditional leaders, community stakeholders, environmental advocates, student...

By Afolabi Oyekunle.   Dangote Industries Limited has intensified efforts to combat illegal haulage activities involving its trucks by unveiling a public whistleblowing initiative that offers a cash reward to individuals who provide credible information leading to the arrest of offenders or the interception of unauthorized goods and transportation of persons.   The company said the initiative, which will reward whistleblowers with N500,00.00 cash award, forms part of its broader commitment to protect the integrity of its logistics operations and eliminate the activities of unscrupulous individuals who illegally use Dangote-branded trucks to transport unauthorized goods.   In a statement issued in Lagos, the management urged members of the public to support the campaign by reporting any suspected cases of illegal haulage involving Dangote trucks, stressing that only specifically approved products are permitted to be transported by vehicles belonging to its vari...

By Afolabi Oyekunle.   The Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), Dr. Kayode Opeifa, has reaffirmed the Corporation's commitment to strengthening operational efficiency and delivering improved railway services to Nigerians through the institutionalisation of robust Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). NRC MD. Dr. Kayode Opeifa. Dr. Opeifa made this known while declaring open a two-day Executive Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) Review and Familiarisation retreat held in Abeokuta, Ogun State. Represented by the Head of the Business Process Efficiency and Due Diligence (BuPED) Desk, Mr. Oyekunle Oyewole, the Managing Director said the reviewed SOPs would standardise operations, minimise operational risks and strengthen accountability across all levels of the Corporation. According to him, "An SOP is not bureaucracy. It is a practical document that tells every member of staff—from the track to the boardroom—what to do, how to do it, and who is ...

By Afolabi Oyekunle.   Stakeholders have applauded Dangote Group's commitment to promotion of road safety and responsible transportation just as the conglomerate received the coveted Road Safety Corporate Excellence Award for its outstanding contributions to safer transportation and accident prevention initiativesOf. The Pan-African conglomerate received the commendation of road transport industry operators for its sustained support for initiatives aimed at reducing traffic accidents and safeguarding lives.   Kogi State Government which presented the award said it was to celebrate the Group's outstanding contributions to promoting safer roads, supporting accident prevention initiatives and advancing collaborative efforts aimed at protecting lives along one of Nigeria's most strategic transportation corridors.  The award in Lokoja, Kogi State capital, was presented before a gathering of government officials, road safety regulators, transport operato...