Tag: Apapa Gridlock
Lagos vows to find permanent solution to gridlock in Apapa
Giwa said despite the success recorded in managing traffic around Apapa with the introduction of 'Eto' system to petroleum tankers,…
NPA, Lagos govt to tackle Apapa gridlock
The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has met with the Lagos State Government to map out strategies to tackle the menace…
Apapa gridlock: Lagos, trailer/truck owners union meet
In line with the mandates given to the Constituted Special Traffic Management Enforcement Team by the Governor of Lagos State,…
Lagos, NPA strategise on a lasting solution on Apapa gridlock
The Lagos State newly constituted Traffic Management Enforcement Team to resolve traffic gridlocks in Apapa, and the Nigerian Port Authority…
Apapa gridlock: Residents, stakeholders seek help
Stakeholders have called on the Lagos State government to urgently intervene to save them as the perennial gridlock has resurfaced…
Gridlock imminent as FG withdraws Presidential taskforce from roads
There are concerns over the possibility of return of anarchy in Apapa as the Lagos Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA is…
Nigeria loses N6 trillion to Apapa gridlock: OPS
The Organised Private Sector (OPS) said Nigeria had lost about N6 trillion across the different sectors due to the Apapa…
Sanwo-Olu backpedals: I never said I’ll solve Apapa gridlock in 60 days
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has backpedaled on his words to solve Apapa gridlock in 60 days, saying he…
Apapa gridlock: Task Force gets 2-week extension
The Federal Government has extended by two weeks the time given the Presidential Taskforce to resolve the Apapa traffic gridlock,…
Sanwo-Olu in Apapa: Outlines measures to tackle gridlock
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Thursday visited Apapa where he outlined measures to tackle untold gridlock in the area.
Apapa Gridlock: Sanwo-Olu visits Apapa, assures lasting solution
Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State on Thursday assured residents in the Apapa area of the state that plans were…
Apapa traffic eases as trucks vacate bridges
The Presidential task force for the decongestion of Apapa traffic has recorded over 90 per cent compliance by truckers whose…
Apapa gridlock: LASTMA, FRSC begin ‘Operation Totality Enforcement’
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) is to begin "Operation Totality Enforcement" to ensure timely implementation of President Muhammadu…
Senate set to invite NPA, NIMASA, others, over Apapa gridlock
The Senate Committee on Works says plans are underway to invite the Nigeria Ports Authority (NPA) in the coming week…
Senate committee gives final ultimatum on ending Apapa gridlock
Towards finding lasting solution to gridlock in Apapa, the Senate Committee on Works on Friday advocated co-operation of various government…
Apapa gridlock may linger for a while – Lagos FRSC boss
Mr Hyginus Omeje, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Sector Commander in Lagos State has said that the traffic gridlock…
Apapa gridlock threat to South-West, Nigeria economy – Governors
The South-West Governors’ Forum says the incessant gridlock on Apapa Expressway in Lagos State is posing a serious threat to…
Apapa gridlock: NARTO tasks police on security of cargoes
Sequel to the Apapa gridlock that has made container-laden trucks vulnerable to vandals, Mr Mohammed Inuwa has advised the Nigeria…
Apapa gridlock: LASTMA deploys 7 patrol vehicles, 60 special squads
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has deployed seven patrol vehicles and 60 special operatives to tackle the gridlock…
Apapa gridlock: Truck operators want transit parks, port automation
Truck operators on Friday blamed gridlocks in Apapa on lack of transit parks and ineffective regulation by relevant authorities for…
LASTMA deploys special squad for Apapa gridlock
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) says it has deployed a special squad to tackle the unending gridlock that…
Task Force to impound oil tankers, trailers in Apapa as from Monday
The Presidential Task Force on Apapa Gridlock has said that it would on Monday start impounding deviant and idle articulated…
Apapa gridlock: NUPENG expresses worry over deployment of military taskforce
The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG), Lagos State Zonal Council, has expressed worry over the government’s…
Apapa gridlock: Lagos Govt acquires expansive land for trailer park
Lagos State Government has acquired a large land at Ojo for construction of a trailer park to tackle gridlock in…
Apapa gridlock: Association calls for alternative port for export of agric produce
The National Cotton Association of Nigeria (NACOTAN), has called for an alternative seaport for the export of agricultural produce in…
Apapa gridlock: Overstretched infrastructure responsible – NECA DG
The Director- General of the Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA), Mr Olusegun Oshinowo, on Wednesday blamed the perennial gridlock in…
Apapa gridlock: Nigeria exporters lose $10bn annually
Mr Tola Faseru, National President, Cashew Farmers Association of Nigeria, says that exporters of agricultural produce and other goods are…
Apapa gridlock: FG must revive ports in other States, oil pipelines to save Lagos – Ambode
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Tuesday tasked the Federal Government to do everything within its powers to revive…
Apapa gridlock: Lagos Task Force frees service lane to ease traffic
The Joint Task Force set up by the Lagos State Government involving security agencies and stakeholders in the maritime sector…
Apapa Gridlock: Police, others begin ‘Operation Restore Sanity’ Friday
The Lagos State Police Command and other relevant agencies are to begin ‘Operation Restore Sanity’ on Friday to free Apapa…