Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, today announced the official launch of the Lagos Mass Rail Transit (LMRT) Red Line, marking the start of commercial operations on the 27-kilometer rail route from Agbado to Oyingbo. The Red Line is the state’s second operational rail system in under two years, following the launch of the Blue Line Read More…
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Lagos launches multi-pronged attack on economic hardship, unveils relief package for residents
As the grip of economic hardship tightens on Nigerians, Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has emerged as a beacon of hope, unveiling a comprehensive relief package designed to shield residents from the harshest blows. Recognising the multifaceted nature of the challenges, the governor’s plan tackles issues ranging from transportation costs and food insecurity to education Read More…
Governor Sanwo-Olu inaugurates Lagos rail mass transit Red Line Feb 29
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has revealed plans to inaugurate the long-awaited Lagos rail mass transit Red Line on February 29, aiming to significantly enhance transportation infrastructure in Lagos. Sanwo-Olu made the announcement during the Lagos State Parking Authority (LASPA) Stakeholders Forum 2024, held in Ikeja. The event, themed “Parking in Lagos, The Journey Read More…
Lagos blue rail will be operational by 31st Dec 2022
An official of the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) has said that Lagos Blue rail lines will be operational by Dec. 31, 2022. News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Railway Engineer of LAMATA, Mr Joseph Akinpelu, said this when he led 57 Students of Leisure and Tourism Management (LTM), Yaba College of Read More…
Lagos BRT resumes services Friday
The operator of the Lagos Bus Rapid Transit (BRT), Primero Transport Services Ltd., says it will restore services on Friday, following talks with the Lagos State Government over withdrawal of its services. The BRT operator had withdrawn its services since Monday over losses due to COVID-19 new transport guidelines that mandated it to commute only Read More…
Lagos set to construct four new rail lines
Lagos State Government says it is currently evaluating bids submitted by investors for four new rail lines to achieve its goal for a safe, reliable, effective and efficient integrated Multi-Modal Transport System. The Commissioner for Transportation, Dr Frederic Oladeinde, disclosed that at the Y2020 Ministerial Press Briefing on account of stewardship in the state transport Read More…