The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has granted the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) a permanent operating license and a long-term Track Access Agreement, a landmark regulatory approval expected to accelerate the expansion of Lagos’ rail network and significantly boost commuter services on the Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT)
The Lagos State Government has taken a significant step toward transforming the movement of goods across the state with the commencement of consultations for a comprehensive Lagos Freight Policy and Regulatory Framework aimed at improving efficiency, reducing congestion, and strengthening economic growth. The initiative, themed “Smart Freight for a
The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) has announced a major enhancement to the Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT) Blue Line service, increasing daily train operations from 90 to 94 trips and shifting the start of weekday and Saturday services to 6:00 AM from the previous 6:30 AM. The
The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) has taken another significant step toward transforming public transportation in Lagos, engaging the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) in discussions on the implementation of the Bus Industry Transition Program. The initiative aims to integrate informal bus operators into a more
The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) has unveiled a new ethical and sustainable advertising framework aimed at repositioning Lagos’ transit advertising landscape as a world-class, digitally enabled media platform. The initiative was introduced today during a specialized stakeholder workshop held with support from C40 Cities, a global network
The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) today hosted a high-level review mission team from the French Development Agency (AFD) for a comprehensive review of ongoing transport infrastructure projects jointly funded by the Lagos State Government and the agency across the State. The team, led by AFD Task Team
The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) is taking bold steps to transform its transit advertising ecosystem into a world-class, digitally enabled, and environmentally compliant media platform. As part of this strategic drive, LAMATA will host a specialized stakeholder workshop for out-of-home advertising practitioners on June 3, 2026, aimed
Study participants of the 23rd Course of the Nigerian Army College of Logistics and Management’s Practical Logistics Experience Scheme (PLES) have concluded a five-day study attachment at LAMATA, aimed at deepening their understanding of Lagos State’s integrated multimodal transportation system. The delegation, led by Major Abdulkarim Abba, undertook
The decision follows growing complaints and operational challenges faced by commuters as a result of the increasing use of regulated buses for the transportation of goods and heavy loads, thereby compromising passenger comfort, safety, and efficient service delivery. The directive was reached after a strategic meeting between LAMATA and
