The Lagos State Government has confirmed that its second rail project, the Red Line, will officially commence commercial operations on October 15. This announcement was made in a statement signed by Kolawole Ojelabi, Head of Corporate Communication at the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA), and shared via the agency’s X account. The statement was … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a maintenance operation in Lagos’s underground drainage system at Onipanu Bus stop took a harrowing turn on Monday as a worker became trapped underground. The worker, engaged in routine maintenance work, encountered difficulties and found himself unable to exit the tunnel. According to the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, Dr. … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, yesterday, took a test run of the Red Line train, inspecting the tracks and the rail corridors for another time ahead of the of next Thursday formal commissioning of Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT) infrastructure. The 37-kilometre rail line, built by the Lagos Metropolitan Area … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government is ending its palliative measure which cut public transport fares by 50%. The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) announced the development in a statement on Saturday. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu had announced a 50% fare rebate in the state’s regulated transport system on August 2, 2023. He … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) has announced the resumption of passenger operations on the blue rail line. In a post on its official X account on Sunday, LAMATA released an updated timetable for the train services showing that the trips will resume on Monday. The timetable indicated that … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has issued a two-day ultimatum to traders to vacate the rail tracks of the ongoing Red Line rail project which will link Oyingbo to Marina, Lagos. He issued the ultimatum on Wednesday during a tour of the project at the Agege Station. EDITOR’S PICKS Presidency … Read more
A video showing a train deployed on the Lagos Blue Line Rail being pushed by people recently went viral. The state’s transport authority has quickly reacted to the video, calling it misleading. It described the circulation of the video as the work of mischief makers. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport … Read more
The Lagos government announced the completion of the Blue Rail Line project in December 2022. President Muhammadu Buhari came to town in January 2023 to inaugurate it. The rail system is expected to move about 5000 passengers daily. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has commenced a test-run of the Blue Line … Read more
Commuters in Lagos State can breathe a sigh of relief after the state government’s completion of the rail mass transit blue line. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA), has announced that the infrastructure for the first phase of Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LMRT) Blue Line is ready. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
No fewer than 100 travel professionals from different countries in Africa will converge in Lagos to be honoured for emerging as winners of the 2022 edition of Africa 100 Travel Women Awards. Eko Hot Blog reports that they are African women from 20 countries who have excelled in areas such as Tourism Leadership, Travel and … Read more
Sanwo-olu has said blue rail line will start test run in December EKO HOT BLOG reports that Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday, said there are plans to discuss with his Ogun State counterpart, Prince Dapo Abiodun, on extending the Blue Line rail project to Agbara from Okokomaiko. EDITOR’S PICK JUST … Read more
‘We’ll Deliver Lagos Red Rail Line As Promised’ – Sanwo-Olu EKO HOT BLOG reports that Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has assured residents of his government’s resolve to finish the Red Rail Line project. He gave the assurance on Sunday during an extensive inspection of construction activities around the Lagos Rail Mass … Read more
LNSA, LASWA partner to secure Lagos Waterways …Emmanuel commended LNSA for its ongoing rebranding, stating that safety and security are important to the socio-economic development of the State. EDITOR’S PICK: Plights Continues In PDP As Wike Rejects One-On-One Meeting With Atiku Sanwo-Olu Applauded On Staff Development, Capacity Building (PHOTOS Court Orders Ex-Presidential Candidate To Pay … Read more
Lagos Blue Line Rail is 90 per cent complete – Sanwo-Olu LASG plan to bring additional two sets of four-train coaches from China between September and October – Governor Sanwo-Olu issued a three days ultimatum to traders under the Apogbon Bridge in Lagos Island to vacate or risk demolition of the space. EDITOR’S PICK: 2023: … Read more
The management of Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority, LAMATA, has described as false the report making the rounds that it has commenced the process to employ 50 drivers. The Deputy Director, Corporate Communications, LAMATA, Mr. Kola Ojelabi, who debunked the report Inna statement, cautioned members of the public not to fall prey to scammers. Recall … Read more
The Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has approved free rides on Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) corridors on Christmas and New Year days for all residents on Saturday, 25th December, 2021 and Saturday, 1st of January, 2022, in celebration of the festive season. A statement signed by the Managing Director, Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority … Read more
Lagos Government has inaugurated a Non-Motorised Transport Committee in the state. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Lagos State Government has inaugurated a Non-Motorised Transport (NMT) Committee to drive the existing Non-Motorised Transport Policy (NMTP) towards a conducive and enabling environment for walking and cycling in the state. Speaking at the inauguration of the Committee, … Read more