First Phase Of Third Mainland Bridge Closure Commences
On the midnight of Friday, July 24, 2020, the federal government partially close the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos State, to enable the commencement of rehabilitation work on the transportation facility and to avoid its collapse. The decision of the government was informed by the need to replace damaged bars, hydro-demolition of non-firm parts of […]
Helpful Little Articles: How to renew your driver’s license
Renewing your driver’s license is as getting it in the first place if not easier. Just like getting a driver’s license in the first place, much of the process is done online. In essence, there is no reason you should be pulled over and harassed by road safety officials because of an expired driver’s license. […]
How to apply for your driver’s license
Getting a driver’s license has never been easy. In fact, getting any documentation is not easy if word on the street is anything to go by. However, it is getting easier and continues to improve. You might not know this but for a few years now, the FRSC has had a website where prospective drivers […]
Do You Know the Statutory Functions and Responsibilities of the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC)?
It is almost too certain that no Nigerian motorist or possessor of a vehicle is void of the knowledge of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) or ‘Road Safety’- as the officials are popularly referred to. The Federal Road Safety Commission is the Government Agency with statutory responsibilities for road safety administration in Nigeria. Founded […]
FRSC Starts 48-Hour Made-Easy Online Driver’s License Application
For all those who have not yet applied for their driver’s license or having problems with the registration procedure, there is good news for you. The Federal Road Safety Commission has commenced a 48-hour online driver’s license application. The new driver’s license is not only going to be used for authenticating individuals’ driving abilities, but also […]
Items Federal Road Safety Expects You To Have As a Driver
Did you know that by law, there are 5 important items The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) expects all motorists to have? Also, there are other items that are advisory for motorists, especially highway users, to have. You’ll find all of these in this article. Here’s a list of the MANDATORY items every motorist is expected […]
Nigeria Today: Top 5 News Stories, Tuesday, Oct 25, 2016
1. APC accepts responsibility for the country’s economic failure. According to Imo State Governor, Rochas Okorocha after a meeting between the APC governors forum and the President, “As APC, we are responsible for everything happening in Nigeria, we are responsible: the good, the bad, the ugly. But we are promising Nigerians that we shall fix it”. 2. […]
In Case of Emergency
The Federal Road Safety Commission has just come out with the concept of “ICE”. Please read carefully, it may save your life or that of someone you know.
Tech Tuesday: FRSC to Introduce Speed Limiting Devices in June
FRSC is set to announce the instalment of speed limiting devices. We can officially look forward to safer roads with this great new initiative! The Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) has announced that it will enforce the instalment of speed limiting devices on all commercial vehicles nationwide from June 1, 2015. According to Star Africa, […]
Nigeria Today: Top Ten News Stories You Shouldn’t Miss
1.CBN Governor, Mr. Godwin Emefiele has disclosed plans by the bank to collaborate with the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, Ministry of Agriculture as well as the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) to promote import-substitution policies in the country. Emefiele said this in a keynote address presented at the 48th annual bankers’ dinner organised […]
Drive to Live: Nigeria’s Driving Rules Need an Upgrade
By Adaora Ude I looked everywhere I could think of to find an enabling law protecting road users of the Federal Republic of Nigeria from harm; some sort of responsibility of government (either federal or state) to protect and cover individuals whilst they are on the road! I checked the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) […]
FRSC Gets New Management Board
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Anyim Pius Anyim, has inaugurated a new Management Board for the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC), to oversee its affairs. The new board includes Felix Chukwu – Chairman, Jackie Umoru, Ahamadu Inuwa Gambo, Dr. Aminu Bello, and Osita Chidoka – Corps Marshall. Anyim said, “This appointment is […]
Emergency Numbers For Nigerians: Police, FRSC and More..
The list for Government Emergency Lines is below. It’s a must have for all, at home, work and on any journey within Nigeria: Inspector General of Police – IGP – 0805966666 (SMS only) State Security Service – SSS – 08132222105 – 9 Federal Road Safety Corps – FRSC – 122 or 07002255372 Lagos Emergency Service […]
FRSC Releases Statistics For Road Accidents.
By David Stephen. The Nigerian Agency in charge of road safety, FRSC – Federal Road Safety Corp, has warned road users to be heedful of safe driving at this end of the year period. A senior official dismissed the ‘myth’ of more accidents at the end of the year, attributing it to reckless driving. A […]
FRSC Provides Mandatory Free Eye Test For Potential Drivers
By David Stephen. Towards further safety for Nigerian road, the Federal Road Safety Commission, FRSC, has commenced a mandatory free eye test for prospective drivers throughout the country. This was acknowledged last week, by FRSC’s Public Education Officer, Jonas Agwu. He said: “It is designed to give room for on-the-spot vision and screening and sight […]