Category: Transport

Lagos Escapes Yuletide Tragedy: No Casualties in Ojuelegba 40ft Container Accident

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Traffic on the busy Ojuelegba Bridge in Lagos was halted on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, after a 40ft container truck overturned. The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) confirmed the incident, stating that the loaded Mack truck fell while traveling inward toward the National Stadium in Surulere. According to LASTMA spokesperson Taofiq Adebayo, the fallen container completely blocked the bridge, forcing emergency responders to divert all vehicular movement from Fadeyi and Onipan through the Ojuelegba service lane to connect with Funsho Williams Avenue. Taofiq Adebayo, the Director of Public Affairs…

Yuletide Relief: FG Implements 50% Reduction in Nationwide Train Fares

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To alleviate the financial burden on travelers during the Yuletide, the Federal Government has approved a 50 percent reduction in train fares nationwide. This initiative aims to lower travel costs for citizens journeying across the country for Christmas and New Year celebrations. The discount was announced in Lagos on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, by Dr. Kayode Opeifa, the Managing Director and CEO of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC)Opeifa said the fare reduction took effect on Tuesday and has already recorded a high passenger turnout across major railway corridors. “At major…

NDLEA Arrests Female Lagos Drug Kingpin; 23.5kg Cocaine Stashed in Kids’ Room

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……. Agency Intercepts Italy-Bound Opioids, Nabs Businessman and Beninoise National in Raids In its relentless mission to purge Nigeria of narcotics, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has dealt a decisive blow to a persistent cocaine trafficking syndicate. Barely twenty months after the high-profile arrest of cartel leaders Bolanle Lookman Dauda and Olayinka Toheebat Dauda across Lagos and Ogun—resulting in multi-billion-naira seizures—operatives have apprehended another key figure who had been a fugitive since May 2024. Shodunke Yetunde Simbiat, a high-ranking member of the syndicate, was nabbed at her Lagos…

Championing the Blue Economy: Shippers’ Council Bolsters Cargo Security, Stakeholder Rights.

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… Operational Transparency: Police Call for Direct Reports on Maritime Irregularities The Executive Secretary/CEO of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council, Akutah Pius Ukeyima, Esq, MON, Ph.D, FCILT has vowed to uphold strict safety standards and protect the rights of port users within Nigeria’s transport value chain. Speaking in Lagos on Friday, December 19, at a session dedicated to resolving Stakeholders cargo clearance disputes, organized by the Port Economic Regulator (Shippers Council), the NSC Chief, reiterated that the Council remains the ‘guardian of the ports,’ dedicated to ensuring a seamless and equitable…

Shippers’ Council Elevates Maritime Standards; Recognizes Media as Strategic Partners in Blue Economy Growth

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The Executive Secretary/CEO of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), Akutah Pius Ukeyima, Esq, MON, FCILT, Ph.D has solidified the agency’s commitment to modernizing maritime trade. This vision of enhanced efficiency, complete transparency, and global competitiveness is actively driven and supported by objective and strategic media coverage within the sector. As the Port Economic Regulator, the NSC is committed to achieving world-class efficiency across the nation’s maritime gateways. Dr. Akutah highlighted the media’s indispensable role in this transformation, noting that journalists are vital for informing stakeholders, shaping public discourse, and upholding…

Smarter Seas: Oyetola and Walson-Jack Launch Platform that Enhances Transparency, Smarter Operations, and Streamlines Maritime.

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The future of Nigeria’s maritime administration went digital on Wednesday, December 17, as the Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy went live with its Enterprise Content Management System (ECMS). This milestone isn’t just an upgrade; it’s a total reimagining of institutional efficiency, marking a bold leap forward in the Ministry’s journey toward a fully digitized, high-performance maritime sector In a statement released by Dr. Bolaji Akinola, Special Adviser to the Honourable Minister, the Ministry confirmed that the Enterprise Content Management System (ECMS) was officially co-launched by the Honourable Minister of…

Synergy for Success: Shippers’ Council’s Staff Union Honors CEO Dr. Akutah for Transformational Leadership

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The Executive Secretary/CEO of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), Pius Akutah,Esq, MON, FCILT, Ph.D was honored on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, with a prestigious Award of Excellence by the Council’s Senior Staff Association. The accolade recognizes his visionary governance and the landmark industrial harmony achieved during his tenure. The award serves as a testament to Dr. Akutah’s “people-first” administration, which has prioritized employee welfare as a cornerstone of institutional growth. In his acceptance remarks, Dr. Akutah dedicated the honor to the Council’s workforce, describing the staff as the “engine room”…

Heartbreak on the Highway: Woman, Infant Die in Lagos Bus Crash

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A tragic collision involving two commercial buses on Ikorodu Road, Lagos State, has claimed two lives, including an eight-month-old infant girl. The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), which responded to the scene, confirmed the fatalities. According to an official statement, the crash happened Sunday, December 14, opposite Olabode House, situated between the Anthony and Obanikoro areas. According to initial investigations, a red Tata commercial bus, traveling inbound from Palmgroove towards Anthony, reportedly lost control, crossed the median barrier, and collided head-on with a Volkswagen commercial bus heading in the…

‘Skipper’ Seizure: NIMASA Distances Nigeria from Detained Tanker

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The Very Large Crude Carrier (VLCC) Skipper (IMO 9304667), recently intercepted by the United States Coast Guard and U.S. Navy over alleged crude oil theft and transnational crimes, is not a Nigerian-flagged vessel. NIMASA confirmed this in a statement Friday, December 12. Agency spokesman Edward Osagie clarified that the vessel was operating under a false Guyanese flag at the time of its seizure. According to the agency, Thomarose Global Ventures Limited, the company claiming ownership of the Skipper, is not a registered shipping entity in Nigeria, according to the recent…

Shippers’ Council Proactively Builds Future-Ready Leadership Pipeline

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The Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) is strategically securing its long-term future by building a robust leadership pipeline. The organization recently launched a targeted succession-planning workshop designed specifically for its middle-level managers in Lagos. Akutah Pius Ukeyima, Esq, MON, FCILT, Ph.D, Executive Secretary/ CEO of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council, highlighted the initiative as a crucial step to bridge looming leadership gaps. He emphasized that this program ensures the Council remains fully prepared for evolving organizational demands and challenges within the maritime sector. Represented at the workshop by Mrs. Ify Okolue, Director…