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FG, Lagos Govt To Close Third Mainland Bridge For Two-Day Repairs

The Lagos State Government, on Friday, announced palliative works to be carried out by its Public Works Corporation and the Federal Ministry of Works and Housing on failed sections of the ever-busy Third Mainland Bridge.
The state Ministry of Transportation, in a statement by its Permanent Secretary, Abdulhafiz Toriola, explained that the repairs would go on for two consecutive Sundays, September 17 and 24, between 7 am to 7 pm on both days.
Disclosing alternative routes, the statement noted that motorists from the Alapere/Ogudu axis of Lagos-Ibadan Expressway en route to Lagos Island would be diverted towards Gbagada-Oshodi Expressway, linking Ikorodu Road/Funsho Williams Avenue to access Eko Bridge and Lagos Island.
Similarly, motorists travelling from Lagos Mainland through Herbert Macaulay Road (Adekunle axis) towards Lagos Island via Third Mainland Bridge would be diverted towards Murtala Muhammed Way to use Carter Bridge to link Lagos Island.
See the full statement below:
MINISTRY OF TRANSPORTATION
PRESS RELEASE
LASG ANNOUNCES 2 SUNDAYS TRAFFIC DIVERSION ON 3RD MAINLAND BRIDGE FOR PALLIATIVE WORKS
The Lagos State Government through its Public Works Corporation in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Works and Housing has announced a palliative works to be carried out on the failed sections of the 3rd Mainland Bridge for Two consecutive Sundays commences from Sunday 17th and Sunday 24th September, 2023, 7.00am to 7.00pm each Sunday.
The proposed works will be strictly executed in two phases with phase one focusing on only the most critical sections on the Iyana Oworonshoki inward Adeniji Adele/Lagos Island.
The palliative works were scheduled for Sundays to minimize inconveniences for motorists.
The following alternative routes have been made available for use during the rehabilitation works;
SCENE 1:
Motorists from Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, Alapere/Ogudu axis inwards Lagos Island will be diverted towards Gbagada-Oshodi Expressway to link Ikorodu Road/Funsho Williams Avenue to access Eko Bridge and Lagos Island.
SCENE 2:
Motorists from Lagos Mainland going through Herbert Macaulay Road (Adekunle axis) inwards Lagos Island via 3rd Mainland Bridge will be diverted towards Muritala Mohammed Way to make use of Carter Bridge to link Lagos Island.
ADVISORY; Motorists are implored to be patient and observe safety measures during the palliative works on the asphalt pavement of the bridge.
E-signed;
Engr. Abdulhafiz Toriola
Permanent Secretary,
Ministry of Transportation.
15th September, 2023.
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U.S. Updates Visa Reciprocity Policy For Nigeria
You can view the latest information on visa reciprocity schedules for all countries at travel.state.gov.U.S.

• Donald Trump
The United States Department of State has announced updates to its reciprocal non-immigrant visa policy, impacting several countries, including Nigeria.
In a statement on Tuesday, United States Embassy, Abuja, said that effective immediately, most non-immigrant and non-diplomatic visas issued to citizens of Nigeria will be single-entry visas with a three-month validity period.
Said the statement: ” Those U.S. non-immigrant visas issued prior to July 8, 2025, will retain their status and validity.
We wish to underscore, that as is standard globally, visa reciprocity is a continuous process and is subject to review and change at any time, such as increasing or decreasing permitted entries and duration of validity.
You can view the latest information on visa reciprocity schedules for all countries at travel.state.gov.U.S.
Visa criteria and standards are designed to protect the integrity of U.S. immigration systems.
These standards are based on global technical and security benchmarks.
The U.S. Mission is working with the Government of Nigeria to ensure that Nigeria can meet the criteria.
Examples of standard criteria include:Secure
Travel Documents: Ensuring countries issue secure travel documents with verified traveler identities.
Visa Overstay Management: Implementing measures to limit overstays by travelers on U.S. visas.Information Sharing:
Sharing relevant security and/or criminal record information to protect public safety.
The United States values its longstanding relationship with Nigeria and remains committed to expanding our partnership based on mutual respect, shared security priorities, and economic opportunity, keeping both our countries safer and stronger.
We commend the ongoing efforts by the Government of Nigeria’s immigration and security agencies to meet standards of international best practices.
We continue to engage with Nigerian government officials to address the remaining challenges.
Nigerian travelers are encouraged to respect and adhere to the terms of their visas, and ensure travel documents are authentic, accurate, and up to date.
The United States remains a committed partner in deepening people-to-people ties with Nigeria via business, educational, and cultural exchanges.
We look forward to continued cooperation at all levels with the Nigerian public and government officials to ensure safe and lawful travel between the United States and all countries.”
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Kogi State: Kabba Residents Recount Flood Devastation (Photos)

The people of Kabba Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State are still counting their looses over the flash flood that ravaged their communities recently.
Many houses were submerged by the flood and properties worth millions of naira were destroyed in Aiyeteju, Iyah, Ben Thomas, Kajola, Fehinti all in Kabba Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State.
Residents of the communities are appealing to the government to immediately come to their aide as many occupants have deserted their homes.
They also attributed the flash flood to the incomplete canal linking the various community in the Local Government.
See photos below:





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FG Approves 16 as Minimum Admission Age into University
The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, said this on Tuesday when he declared open the ongoing Policy Meeting of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, in Abuja.

The Federal Government has mandated 16 as the minimum age for admission into tertiary institutions.
The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, said this on Tuesday when he declared open the ongoing Policy Meeting of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, in Abuja.
Alausa declared that the official age of 16 set by the government is not negotiable.
He warned that the heads of institutions found to be engaged in admission fraud would face prosecution.Education Minister Dr. Tunji Alausa warned that any admissions outside JAMB’s CAPS platform are illegal. Institutions involved in admission fraud will face prosecution, as the government moves to enforce transparency and integrity in the process.
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