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4th Mainland Bridge: Lagos Stakeholders Reach Agreements

Grace Alegba Nov 23, 2020 0

The Lagos State Government says it is running an all-inclusive government toward achieving quality road infrastructure delivery and seamless inter-connectivity, to eliminate gridlock in the state.The Special Adviser to the…

News

Lockdown Ease: FCT Commuters Stuck Hours in Gridlock

Adebusola Oyerinde May 6, 2020 0

Recently, hundreds of commuters passing through the Nyanya-Mararaba axis of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), were recently caught up in a gridlock occasioned by tight security checks on the road.President Muhammadu Buhari…

Environment

Gridlock surfaces in Ilorin Despite Lockdown

Olayinka Owolewa Apr 6, 2020 0

There was gridlock on major roads in Ilorin, Kwara capital, on Monday, in spite of the lockdown across some states of the federation following coronavirus pandemic. SEE ALSO: Former Flying Eagles Goalkeeper Raymond King Dead At 52 News…

Transportation

Rickety Articulated Vehicles: Lagos VIS issues 6 weeks’ Ultimatum to Truck Owners

Yemi Adeleye Mar 13, 2020 0

The Lagos State Vehicle Inspection Service (VIS) has issued a-six -week ultimatum to owners of articulated vehicles and trucks to remove rickety trucks from the roads to ensure safety. SEE ALSO: Police refute report of death of policeman,…

Government

Port: Nigeria loses N600bn Monthly to Gridlock

Edeki Igafe Dec 12, 2019 0

The Federal Government says it has concluded plan to engage relevant stakeholders to address the persistent gridlock at the nation’s ports.Rep. Victor Akinjo, Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Privatisation and…

Government

Apapa congestion: Ambode flags off expansion of Orile tanker terminal

Adeniran Adetayo Aug 6, 2018 0

Gov. Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State on Sunday flagged off the expansion of the Orile Tanker Terminal, as part of solutions to the Apapa gridlock. It will now accommodate trucks.Ambode assured that work would be accelerated on the…

News

Apapa Gridlock: Vice President Orders Tankers, Trucks Cleared Within 72 Hours

Tony Abu Momoh Jul 21, 2018 0

Lagosians may finally be able to heave a sigh of relief in 72 hours as the Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo has ordered a 72 hour joint operation to clear the Apapa Gridlock.This order was issued when the Vice President made an unannounced…

News

Lagos Groans as 12,000 Trucks/Tankers Invade Roads

Tony Abu Momoh Jul 20, 2018 0

Lagos is famous for its gridlock and traffic congestions which no state government regime seems to have an absolute solution to. Not helping the situation also is the presence of trucks which are sometimes parked on the streets barely…

Government

FG to break power gridlock, promises 10,000 mw

Uju Oct 11, 2017 0

The Federal Government on Tuesday promised to unchain the obstacles hampering power supply programme and promised to achieve the 10,000 megawatts envisaged in its Economic Recovery and Growth Programme (ERGP).Vice President Yemi…

Government

Saraki promises Senate’s commitment to tackling Apapa Port gridlock

Uju Sep 26, 2017 0

The President of the Senate, Dr. Bukola Saraki has pledged Senate’s commitment to finding a lasting solution to the Apapa Port Road gridlock.Saraki who made this known on his Facebook wall said his determination to ensure the senate waded…

Metro

Apapa recurring gridlock: NUPENG wants NNPC to provide alternative loading depots for tankers

Uju Jul 17, 2017 0

The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) on Monday appealed to the NNPC to provide alternative loading depots for petroleum tankers to check the recurring gridlock in Apapa area of Lagos State.Alhaji Tokunbo…

Business

Nigeria loses more than 140 billion weekly to Apapa gridlock – Aliko Dangote

Femi Famutimi Jun 21, 2017 0

President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote has lauded the decision of the Federal Government to reconstruct the failed Apapa Wharf road as its grim state serves as both an embarrassment to the country and a huge financial loss to the…

Metro

BREAKING: Tanker accident causes gridlock along Lagos-Ibadan Expressway

Tosin May 25, 2017

A tanker crash has occurred near the Redeem Youth Centre causing a traffic gridlock on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway on Thursday.Men of the Federal Road Safety Corps and Fire Sevice personnel are already on the ground helping motorists to…

Metro

Oyeyemi says travellers will not experience gridlock during yuletide

Uju Nov 19, 2016

The Corps Commander, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Mr Boboye Oyeyemi, has told travellers that the organisation would eliminate gridlock and road crashes during the yuletide period. Oyeyemi said this on Friday while addressing newsmen…

Metro

Lagos-Ibadan gridlock: FRSC, other traffic managers to the rescue

Owolabi Oluwasegun Jun 20, 2016 0

Following the lock down of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway in the early hours of Monday, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) says it has deployed more men to rid the road of perennial gridlock.Mr Hyginus Omeje, Lagos State Sector Commander…