The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) expresses deep sorrow and extends its heartfelt condolences to the family of Miss Elizabeth Fresh, whose life was tragically lost after being knocked down by a bus operated by one of the Bus Operating Companies (BOCs) under the Authority’s regulation. The incident
The Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT) Blue Line will operate an enhanced service schedule on Sunday, 28 December 2025, to cater to the mobility needs of concertgoers attending the “G.O.A.T: The Greatest Of All Time Experience” headlined by Wizkid at Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS), Lagos. The concert will run
The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) expresses its profound sorrow over the unfortunate death of a man on Monday at the Lateef Jakande Railway Station, Agbado. Reports circulating on fidelcommonlinenews.com, which claimed that the train involved was an “Oyingbo-Agbado bound Mass Transit train operated by First Metro Nigeria
The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) wishes to issue a Caveat Emptor to the general public—especially schools, educational institutions, and organized groups—regarding excursions on any of our transport facilities, including the LRMT Rail Services. We categorically state that LAMATA does not charge any fees, levies, or administrative costs
Commuters heading to The Experience 2025 can now travel with ease as the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) has approved extended operations on the Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT) Blue Line for the event weekend. To manage the anticipated surge in passenger movement to and from Lagos
The Lagos State Ministry of Transportation, the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA), and representatives of informal bus operators have concluded a final stakeholder meeting ahead of the commencement of exclusive regulated bus operations of the Lekki–Epe Bus Reform Scheme, scheduled to begin on December
The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) joined the Lagos State Delegation and our partner, Greenplinth Africa, at COP30 in Brazil, as part of our overarching vision for contributing to global discussions on sustainable urban transitions and the development of carbon markets. As Lagos advances its climate and mobility
The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) today marked a major infrastructure milestone with the formal handover of a newly completed office complex to the Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC). The ceremony highlights the state government’s commitment to responsible development, strategic partnership, and infrastructural renewal in Lagos State. The
The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA)’s efforts to eliminate cash collection in regulated public transport are yielding results, as four individuals have been jailed for the offense. They are Aiyankhe Samuel, Ejikeme Nkendinma, Ajayi Oluwafemi, and Sakiru Ajani, who pleaded guilty to a three-count charge for unauthorized collection
Today marks the first anniversary of the commercial passenger operation of the Lagos Rail Mass Transit Red Line, another project that signals our commitment to actualizing the Lagos Strategic Transport Master Plan (LSTMP). In its first year, the Red Line has successfully transitioned from a conceptual project to a
