Sola Giwa
1 Nov
The Minister of Transportation, Saidu Alkali, has said the University of Transportation, Daura will begin session in January 2024. The Minister said the University has got its approval letter issued by the National Universities Commission (NUC) in October. He stated this yesterday in Lagos at the second annual National Transport Technology Conference and Exhibition titled…
26 Oct
The Operatives of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) have impounded over 100 private/commercial vehicles for operating illegal parking/garages on bridges across the state.
11 Oct
In a proactive effort to enhance road safety, security and regulate the transportation sector, the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, (LASTMA) Team led by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Transportation, Sola Giwa has commenced a crackdown...
13 Feb
The Lagos State Government has prohibited truck drivers from using the Dorman Long and Ojuelegba bridges “in a bid to prevent further casualties" and directed the Traffic Management Agency to arrest truck drivers that passed through the routes.
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