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Lagos Unveils List of Prohibited Routes for Motorcycles, Tricycles

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By Dipo Olowookere

On Tuesday, November 14, 2017, the Lagos State government released the list of prohibited routes for motorcycles and tricycles in the state.

Since last week, the task force in the state has been arresting some motorcycle riders fondly called okada riders, seizing their motorcycles.

The Lagos State government said it has banned motorcycles and tricycles on major highways in the state.

Below is the full list of prohibited routes for motorcycles and tricycles in Lagos State.

MAJOR HIGHWAYS

  1. Lagos Ibadan Expressway
  2. Apapa Oshodi Expressway
  3. Oworoshoki Oshodi Expressway
  4. Lagos Ikorodu Expressway
  5. Lagos Abeokuta Expressway
  6. Babangida Bouleverde
  7. Eti-Osa Lekki Epe Expressway
  8. Lagos Badagry Express
  9. Funsho Williams Avenue
  10. Agege motor Road
  11. Eti-Osa Lekki Coastal Road

Bridges

  1. Iyana-Ipaja Bridge, Agege/Alimosho Local Government
  2. Dopemu Bridge, Agege/ Alimosho Local Government
  3. Airport/Ikeja Bridge, Ikeja Local Government
  4. Agege Motor Road/Oshodi Loop,Oshodi,Ikeja/Mushin Local Government
  5. Mushin/Isolo Link Bridge, Mushin Oshodi Local Government
  6. Dorman Long Bridge Surulere/Lagos Mainland Local Government
  7. Ojuelegba Bridge,Surulere/Lagos Mainland LocalGovernment
  8. National Stadium Flyover,Surulere Local Government
  9. Iganmu/Funsho Williams Bridge Surulere Local Government
  10. Apapa –Iganmu Bridge Surulere Local Government
  11. Apapa-Ijora Link Bridge, Apapa/Lagos Mainland Local Government
  12. Liverpool Bridge,Apapa, Apapa Local Government
  13. Mile 2 Bridge-Loop, Amuwo-Odofin, Amuwo-Odofin Local Government
  14. Okota (Cele)/ Ijesha Link Bridge Mushin/Oshodi-Isolo Local Government
  15. Apakun/Apapa-Oshodi Bridge Network, Mushin/Oshodi/Isolo Local Governemnt
  16. Ikorodu Road/Anthony Clover leaf Bridge Somolu/Ikeja Local GOvernement
  17. Trade Fair Flyover Bridge, Ojo Local Government
  18. Festac/ Amuwo-Odofin Link Bridge Amuwo Odofin Local Governement
  19. 2 Flyover bridges along Alhaji Masha Rd, Surulere Local Government
  20. Ojota Clover Leaf Bridge, Kosofe/Ikeja Local Government
  21. Ogudu Bridge Kosofe Local Government
  22. 3rd Mainland Bridge Lagos Island/Mainland/Somolu Local Government
  23. Maryland flyover Ikeja/Somolu Local Government
  24. Ikeja/General Hospital flyover Bridge Ikeja Local Government
  25. Kodesho Bridge, Oba Akran, Ikeja,Ikeja Local Government
  26. Opebi Link Bridge,Ikeja Local Government
  27. Sheraton-Opebi Bridge, Ikeja Local Government
  28. Jibowu/Yaba flyover Bridge, Lagos Mainland Local Government
  29. Carter Bridge Lagos, Lagos Mainland Local Government
  30. Bariga-Ifako Bridge Somolu/Kosofe Local Government
  31. Apapa-OShodi Expressway/Alapere Bridge Somolu/Kosofe Local Government
  32. Bariga/Oworonshoki Bridge Somolu/Kosofe Local Government
  33. Apapa- Oshodi Expressway/3rd Mainland Bridge Somolu/Kosofe Local Governemnt
  34. Apapa-Oshodi Expressway/3rd mainland Bridge Somolu/Kosofe Local Governemnt
  35. 3rd mainland/Oworonshoki Bridge Kosofe Local Government
  36. Eko Bridge Lagos Island/Lagos Mainland Local Government
  37. Apongbon flyover,Bridge Lagos Island Local Government
  38. cowry bridge (officers Mess )Lagos Island/Eti-Osa Local Government.
  39. Mcwen Bridge (Bonny camp) Eti-Osa Local Government.
  40. Marina/Ikoyi Bridge Lagos Island /Eti-Osa Local Government.
  41. Ikoyi/Obalende Bridge Eti-Osa Local Government.

OTHER ROADS

AGEGE LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA

1.Oba Ogunji Road

  1. Old Abeokuta Road
  2. Capital Road

4.Alfa Nla Road

5.Oko-Oba Road

6.Akilo Street

7.Agunbiade Road

8.Ogba Road

9.Ipaja Road

10.Maricas Road

11.Oyewole Road

12 Arigbanla Street

  1. Dopemu Road
  2. Oke-koto Road
  3. Oniwaya Road
  4. Adebisi Awosoga Street
  5. Old ota Road
  6. Ijaiye Road
  7. Akin Doherty Road
  8. Amoo Street
  9. Pen Cinema Round About

22.Surulere Street

23.Agbedeji Street

24.Ayige Street

25.Sule Street

26.Ashipa Street

27.Salawu Street

AJEROMI-IFELODUN LOCAL COVERNMENT AREA

  1. Baale Adeyemo Street
  2. Mba/Cardoso Street up to Ota Wharf
  3. Mobile Road Up To Boundary Road

4.Boundary Road-Aiyeke Bridge-Tolu Bus/Stop

  1. Wilmer Crescent

6.Industry Road

  1. Achapo Road/New Road
  2. Idewu street

9.Baale Adeyemo Road

10.Malu/Mobile Road

  1. Ojo Road
  2. Cemetery/Mosafejo/Alaba Road
  3. Bakare/faro road

APAPA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA

1.Creek Road

  1. Wharf Road
  2. Burma Road
  3. Randle Road

5.Marine Road

  1. Kofo Abayomi Road
  2. Liverpool Road
  3. Point Road
  4. Park lane
  5. Itapeju Avenue
  6. Entire Network of Road in Apapa GRA

12.Dock Yard Road

  1. Oduduwa Road
  2. Ladipo Oluwole Road
  3. Bonny Road

16.Commercial Road

  1. Malu/Mobile Road
  2. Warehouse Road
  3. Orile-Igamu Road

ALIMOSHO LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA

1.Ipaja -Ayobo Road

2.Okoro Road

3.Egbeda-Idimu Road

4.Egbeda-akowonjo Road

5.Iyana-Ipaja-Idimu Road

6.Idimu-Ipaja-Idimu Road

7.LASU-Iba Road

8.Ikotun-Egbe Road

9.Ipaja Road

10.Igando Road

11.Egbe-Idimu Road

12.Old Ota Road

13.Meiran Road

14.Ayobo Road

15.Ajasa/command Road

16.Baruwa Road

17.Liasu Road

18.Governor’s Road

19.Abaranje Road

20.Ijegun Road

21.Shasha Road

22.Baruwa/Aina Obembe Road

23.Adefemi Road, Ipaja

24Go ye Road

AMUWO – ODOFIN LOCAL GOVERNMENT

1 Oshodi-Apapa Expressway

  1. Durbar Road/Asiwaju Bola Tinubu Road

3.The Entire Network of Roads in Festac Town

  1. Circular Road
  2. The entire Network of Road in Zones A,B,C & D of Amuwo Odofin Low Cost Housing Estate
  3. Old Ojo road

7.Mumuni Adio Bodmus way

8.Lagos Badagry Expressway

BADAGRY LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA

  1. Lagos Badagry Expressway from Eric Moore to Seme Road
  2. Badagry Roundabout to Top Road

3.Joseph Dosu road

CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT (CBD) ROADS

1.Inner marina

  1. Broad Street
  2. Nnamdi azikwe Street

4.King George V Road

5.Idumagbo Avenue

  1. Outer Marina

7.Adeniji Adele Street

8.Martins Street

  1. Balogun Street
  2. Odunlami Street

11.Ereko Road

12.New Balogun Street

  1. Campbell Street
  2. breadfruits Street
  3. Abibu Oki Street
  4. Davies Street
  5. Kakawa Street
  6. Force Road
  7. Oloto/fasbery Road

EPE LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA

  1. Femi Agbalajobi
  2. Ayetoro Road
  3. Hospital Road
  4. Marina Road
  5. Central Mosque Road
  6. Kasali Oluwa Street
  7. Ekundayo Street
  8. Lagos Road
  9. Ijebu to Itoikin Road from Agbowa to Itoikin
  10. Omu-Ijebu to Ketu Roundabount
  11. Ketu Roundabout to Ejinrin Town
  12. Ota Road
  13. Olofin Road
  14. Orungbo- Ido Road
  15. Agbowa- Ikosi Road
  16. Ketu Roundabout to Epe
  17. Ketu Roundabout Itoikin

ETI-OSA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA

  1. The entire Network of Roads and bridges in Ikoyi Obalende and Victoria Island Local Council

Development Areas

  1. Eti- Osa- Lekki- Epe Expressway

IFAKO-IJAYE LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA/OJODU/OJOKORO LOCAL COUNCIL DEVELOPMENT AREA

  1. Ogunnusi Road
  2. Lateef Jakande Road
  3. College Road
  4. Jonathan Coker Street
  5. Iju Road
  6. WEMPCO Road
  7. ACME Road
  8. New Oko-Oba Road
  9. Lagos Abeokuta Expressway
  10. Agbado Road
  11. Bale Animashaun Road
  12. Yaya Abatan Road

IKEJA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA

  1. Lagos Ibadan Expressway (from Lagos Boundary to Lagos and Toll gate)
  2. Sheraton Link Bridge
  3. Oba Akran Avenue
  4. Obafemi Awolowo Way
  5. Kudirat Abiola Road
  6. Moboloaji Bank- Anthony Road
  7. Lateef Jakande Road
  8. Nurudeen Olowopopo Drive
  9. Otunba Jobi Fele Way
  10. Allen Avenue
  11. Opebi Road
  12. Secretariat Road
  13. Mobolaji Johnson Road
  14. Osho Street
  15. Hakeem Balogun Road
  16. IPM Way
  17. Ashabi Cole Street
  18. Toyin street
  19. Entire Ikeja GRA Road Network
  20. ACME Road
  21. WEMPCO Road
  22. Oduduwa Road
  23. Isaac John Street
  24. Alausa Secretariat Perimeter Road Network
  25. Simbiat Abiola Road
  26. Kaffi Street
  27. Opebi Link Bridge
  28. Ikosi Road
  29. Adeniyi Jones Avenue
  30. Entire Alausa CBO
  31. LADIPO Oluwole Avenue
  32. ASBFI Road
  33. Olowu Street
  34. Ola Ayindan Street
  35. Unity Road
  36. Armoire Avenue
  37. Ijaola Street
  38. Iyaoloye Crescent
  39. Olu Akerele Street
  40. Emmanuel Street
  41. Odo- Iyalaro Underbridge
  42. Olotunbosun Street

IKORODU LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA

  1. Ikorodu Road(from Mile12 to Ikorodu Benson Roundabout)
  2. Ipakodo- Ibesha Road
  3. Lagos- Ikorodu Express Road
  4. T.O.S Benson Road
  5. Oba Sekumade Road
  6. Lagos-Shagamu Road
  7. Obafemi Awolowo Road
  8. Ikorodu-Itoikin Road
  9. Igbogbo Road
  10. Ayangburen Road
  11. Alhaji Street

Ikoyi/Obalende Local Council Development Area

  1. Alfred Rewane Road
  2. Glover Road
  3. Alexander Road
  4. Awolowo Road
  5. Bourdillon Road
  6. Gerald Road
  7. Osborne Road Estate 1 & 2
  8. Lugard Avenue
  9. Olu Holloway Road
  10. Bayo Kuku Street
  11. Oba Adeyinka Oyekan Avenue
  12. Mobolaji Johnson Road
  13. Club Road
  14. Federal Secretariat Road
  15. Thomson Avenue
  16. Lateef Jakande Avenue
  17. Moore Road
  18. Oyinkan Abayomi Road
  19. Maroko Close
  20. Adeyemi Lawson Street
  21. Femi Okunnu Road
  22. Jabita Close
  23. Onikoyi/Turnbull Road
  24. Iru Close
  25. Ajayi Bembe Street
  26. Entire Park view Estate Road
  27. Awori Road
  28. HFP Way
  29. HEP Road
  30. Lawrence Road
  31. Reeve Road
  32. St. Gregory Street
  33. Ribadu Road
  34. Raymond Njoku Street
  35. Okotie Eboh Street
  36. Keffi Street
  37. Norman Williams Street
  38. Ilabere Avenue
  39. Oloto Road
  40. Ojora Road
  41. McPherson Avenue
  42. Olanijonyin Avenue
  43. Owena Street
  44. Agodogba Road
  45. Moboloaji Johnson Road

46.Bedwell Road

  1. Murtala Muhammed Roa
  2. Obalende Road
  3. Toyan Street
  4. Odo Street
  5. Awolowo Road
  6. Bankole Oki Road
  7. Ademola Street
  8. Turnbull Road

55.Cameroon Road

  1. Yemi Cardoso
  2. Banana Estate
  3. Dolphin Duplex
  4. Dolphin High Rise
  5. Alhaji Kannike Street
  6. Igbo Street
  7. Moshalashi Street
  8. Eleshin Road
  9. Ajeniya Street
  10. Dr Bode Olajumoke Street
  11. Alhaji Bashorun Close
  12. ALhaji Alade Odenewu Street
  13. Aromire close
  14. Barrow Avenue

70.Olofin Street

71.Lalupon Street

KOSOFE LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA

1.Ogudu Alapere Expressway (from Toll Gate to 3rd mainland bridge)

  1. Ogudu Road
  2. Demurin Street
  3. Alapere Road
  4. CMD Road
  5. Doyin Omololu Street
  6. Davies Street
  7. 50 Metres from Ikorodu road on ikosi road

9.Omololu street

  1. Diya Street
  2. WIlliams Street

LAGOS ISLAND LGA

  1. The entire netweork of roads and bridges in Lagos Island east and lagos island west local government

LAGOS MAINLAND LGA

  1. Herbert Macaulay Way
  2. Barikisu Iyede Street
  3. Murtala Muhammed way
  4. Third mainland bridge

5.Ijora Causeway

  1. Commercial Avenue
  2. Old Yaba road
  3. Sabo Round About
  4. University Road
  5. Abule -Ijesha Road
  6. Harvey Road

12.Montgomery road

  1. Onike Iwaya Road

14.Morocco Road

15.Aje street

16.Musiliu Smith Road

17.Hughes Avenue

18.Birrel Avenue

  1. Hussey Road
  2. Oweh street
  3. Aggrey road
  4. Borno way
  5. Apapa Road
  6. Jibowu Street

25.Iwaya ROad

26.Okobaba Street

  1. Cemetery Street
  2. Freeman Street

MUSHIN /ODI -OLOWO LOCAL GOVT AREA

  1. Agege Motor Road(From Mangoro to Moshalasi Junction)
  2. Fatai Atere way
  3. Idi – Araba street
  4. Ilupeju By pass
  5. Itire Road
  6. Palm Avenue
  7. Ladipo street
  8. Layi oyekanmi street
  9. Olateju street
  10. Isolo Road
  11. Ojekunle Road
  12. Ilasamanja road

13.Ogunmokun street

  1. Association Avenue
  2. Kayode street
  3. Town planning way
  4. Coker Road
  5. Post Office Road
  6. Mushin Road

OJO LOCAL GOVT AREA

  1. Igbo Elerin Road
  2. Lagos – badagry expressway

3.iYANA sCHOOL bUS STOP AT iSHASI rOAD

  1. Oba Ayoka to Iba New Site
  2. Alaba Int’l market raod
  3. Olojo drive

7.Ojo Igbede Road

  1. Nepa Road
  2. Ishasi Road

10.Abule Aka Road to Ajangbadi Road

  1. Akoberu /Sabo Road
  2. Itire – Ilogbo Road
  3. Iyana Era – Ilogbo Road
  4. Ajangbadi – Shibiri Road
  5. Kemberi/Aka Road

OSHODI/ISOLO LOCAL GOVT AREA

  1. Okota Road
  2. NNPC road
  3. Oshodi – Apapa expressway
  4. Airport Road
  5. Egbe Road
  6. Ago – Palace Way
  7. Isolo Road
  8. Osolo Way
  9. Abimbola Street
  10. Ejigbo – Ajao Estate Link Road
  11. Estate Isheri – Oshun Road
  12. Post Office Road
  13. Oyetayo Street
  14. Oshodi ROad
  15. Church Street

16.Afariogun Street

  1. Sehinde Callisto Street
  2. Mafoluku Road
  3. Adeyemi Street
  4. Ajibulu street
  5. New Airport Road

SOMOLU LOCAL GOVT AREA

  1. Ikorudu Expressway (From Mile 12 to Yaba Terminus)
  2. George Street
  3. Morocco Road
  4. Market Street
  5. Bajulaiye Road
  6. Fola Agoro Street
  7. Apata Street
  8. Oguntolu Street
  9. Pedro Road
  10. Igi Olugbin Street
  11. Ashagbon Street
  12. Gbagada Road
  13. St. Finbarr’s Road

14.Jibowu Street

  1. Oweh Street
  2. Issac John Street
  3. Watchtower Avenue
  4. Shylon Street
  5. Shipeolu Street

SURULERE LOCAL GOVT AREA

  1. Funsho Williams Ave
  2. Adeniran Ogunsanya Street
  3. Ogunlana Drive
  4. Bode THomas Street
  5. Akerele Road
  6. Itire – Ojuelegba Road
  7. Tejuosho Street
  8. Alhaji Masha Road
  9. Itire – Ijesha Road

10.Ishaga Road

  1. Eric Moore Road
  2. Randle Avenue
  3. Agbebi Street
  4. Babs Animashaun Road
  5. Ijesha Road
  6. Enitan Street
  7. Adeshina Street
  8. Adelabu Steet
  9. Adetola Street
  10. Nuru Oniwo Street
  11. Adekunle Kuye Street
  12. Shaki Crescent
  13. Oshogbo Street
  14. Tokoso Street
  15. Okotoa link bridge
  16. Opere street
  17. Odichie Street
  18. Olatunde Onimole Street
  19. Brown Street
  20. Agboyin Street
  21. Agboyin Avenuew
  22. Nnobi street
  23. Sanya Street
  24. Opeloyeru street
  25. Kilo street
  26. Adetioye Street
  27. Fasoro Street
  28. Oladimeji street
  29. Ojuolape street
  30. Solabomi Street
  31. Ogungbesan Street

IRU /VICTORIA ISLAND LOCAL GOVT DEVELOPMENT AREA

  1. Ahmadu Bello Way
  2. Adeola Odeku Street
  3. Kofo Abayomi Street
  4. Ozumba Mbadiwe Avenue
  5. Ajose Adeogun Road
  6. IDOWU Taylor Street
  7. Idowu Martins Street
  8. Adeleke Adedoyin Street
  9. Elsie Femi Pearse Street
  10. Musa Yar Adua Street
  11. Walter Crrington Ccrescent

12.Bishop Oluwole street

  1. Samuel Manuwa Street
  2. Akin Olugbade Street

15.Molade Okoya Thomas Street

  1. Sinari Daranijo Street
  2. Bishop Aboyade Cole Street
  3. Ligali Ayorinde Avenue
  4. Saka Tinubu Street
  5. Karimu Kotun Street
  6. Muri Okunola Street
  7. Etim Inyang Crescent
  8. Adetokunbo Ademola Street
  9. Adeola – hopewell Street
  10. Ahmed Onibudo Road
  11. Engineering Close
  12. Sanusi Fafunwa Street
  13. Tiamiyu Savage street
  14. Olosa Street
  15. Oyin Jolayemi Street
  16. Marinho Drive
  17. Moshood Olugbani
  18. Fatai Durosinmi street
  19. Adeyemo Alakija Street
  20. Oko Awo Close
  21. Afribank Street
  22. Jide Oki Street
  23. Festival Road
  24. Federal Housing Complex Road
  25. Oba Idowu Oniru Road
  26. Palace Road
  27. Oniru New Market Road
  28. Water Corporation Road
  29. Akin Adesola Street

Dipo Olowookere is a journalist based in Nigeria that has passion for reporting business news stories. At his leisure time, he watches football and supports 3SC of Ibadan. Mr Olowookere can be reached via [email protected]

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4th South Africa Focus Week Begins in Lagos to Strengthen Bilateral Ties

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By Adedapo Adesanya

The South African Consulate General in Lagos, in partnership with Brand South Africa and the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA), is hosting the 4th edition of the South Africa Focus Week in Lagos, Nigeria, from April 22 – 26, 2026.

The annual platform continues to grow as a strategic initiative aimed at fostering social cohesion between South Africans and Nigerians while positioning South Africa as a preferred destination for business, tourism, and education. Since its inception in 2023, South Africa Focus Week has attracted over 1,500 participants, bringing together stakeholders from across sectors, including trade and investment, arts and culture, tourism, aviation, and the culinary industry.

The 2026 edition holds particular significance as it coincides with the 30th anniversary of South Africa’s democratic Constitution, enacted in 1996, as well as 32 years of unbroken diplomatic relations between South Africa and Nigeria, established in February 1994. These milestones underscore the enduring partnership between the two nations, rooted in shared history and strengthened through formal agreements and ongoing collaboration.

The 2025 economic relationship between South Africa and Nigeria reflects a strategically significant, multi-dimensional partnership anchored in trade, energy security, investment flows, and strong institutional cooperation. While bilateral trade remains structurally imbalanced – with South Africa exporting US$468.48 million and importing $1.69 billion, resulting in a $1.22 billion deficit – this dynamic is largely driven by South Africa’s reliance on Nigerian crude oil, positioning the relationship as one of strategic interdependence rather than imbalance alone.

This partnership is further elevated by the relative economic weight of both countries. According to IMF projections, South Africa’s economy is valued at approximately $443.6 billion, while Nigeria’s stands at around $334.3 billion in nominal terms for 2026. As two of the largest economies on the continent, their bilateral engagement constitutes a central axis of African economic activity, with disproportionate influence on the success of continental integration efforts.

Beyond trade, the relationship is reinforced by deep two-way investment linkages. South African firms -including MTN Group, Shoprite, and Standard Bank – maintain a strong presence in Nigeria, while Nigerian companies such as Access Bank and Paystack have established a growing footprint in South Africa. Although investment flows are asymmetrical and some Nigerian firms have faced operational challenges, these exchanges reflect an emerging bi-directional economic corridor that extends beyond goods trade into services, finance, and digital innovation.

Aligned with Brand South Africa’s mandate to build the country’s global reputation and competitiveness, the week-long programme will convene leaders from government, business, civil society, academia, and the media. Discussions will focus on leveraging the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) as a tool for market access and global positioning, with Nigeria serving as a key focal point.

The South Africa Focus Week has features a series of high-level engagements and cultural activities designed to deepen economic ties and promote collaboration: South Africa–Nigeria Infrastructure Investment Conference (April 22, 2026) which was held under the theme South Africa–Nigeria Partnership: Unlocking Infrastructure Opportunities,” the conference will bring together key stakeholders in infrastructure development to explore collaborative projects in road, rail, and transportation systems.

The forum also examined the role of Public–Private Partnerships (PPPs) and facilitated discussions on project financing and implementation with institutions such as the DBSA and Nigeria’s Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC).

This was followed by the 2nd Economic Diplomacy Roundtable (Thursday, April 23, 2026), which was hosted in partnership with MTN Nigeria under the theme Role of Technology in Infrastructure Development, the roundtable will convene senior government officials, private sector leaders, and industry experts to identify investment opportunities and strengthen strategic partnerships.

Friday, April 24, was for Arts and Culture Experience, which is a dedicated cultural day will showcase Lagos’ creative spaces and features a panel discussion on South Africa’s arts, film, music, and culture. The programme includes a South African film screening, engagements with filmmakers, and a networking reception aimed at fostering collaboration between the creative industries of both countries.

The event continues on Thursday, April 25, with Freedom Day Celebration and Closing Ceremony. This commemorative event will celebrate 30 years of South Africa’s Constitution, 32 years of freedom and democracy, and the enduring diplomatic relations between South Africa and Nigeria. The ceremony will also provide an opportunity to reflect on outcomes from the week and outline future areas of cooperation.

The celebration forms part of Brand South Africa’s Global South Africans Programme, which recognises and connects South Africans in the diaspora as ambassadors of the nation’s values and identity.

The week climaxes with the 4th edition of the South Africa Golf Tournament at Ikoyi Golf Club on Saturday, April 26, 2026, which will be done in partnership with Crossflex International.

According to a statement, the event aims to strengthen people-to-people relations through sports diplomacy, bringing together South African and Nigerian golfers in a spirit of camaraderie and collaboration.

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EFCC Arrests Ex-Skye Bank Chair Tunde Ayeni Over Alleged Diverted Loans

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By Modupe Gbadeyanka

The former chairman of the defunct Skye Bank Plc, Mr Tunde Ayeni, has been apprehended by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

Spokesperson of the anti-money laundering agency, Mr Dele Oyewale, confirmed the arrest of the businessman on Friday but declined to provide further details, according to TheCable.

Mr Ayeni was accused of diverting the N36.5 billion and $30 million loans from Polaris Bank Limited to companies with which he has links.

He was alleged to have obtained the credit facilities for marine security, electricity distribution, and real estate projects, but moved them to telecom investments tied to NITEL/MTEL assets via a NATCOM account.

After the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) revoked the operating licence of Skye Bank in 2018, it nationalised it to Polaris Bank.

The EFCC has been looking into the alleged diversion of funds by Mr Ayeni, resulting in his arrest in Abuja on Thursday, April 23, 2026.

He is being grilled over the matter and would be arraigned in court once the investigation is concluded.

This is not the first time Mr Ayeni has been nabbed and probed by the EFCC, as this happened a few months after his bank lost its licence.

The then acting spokesman for the EFCC, Mr Tony Orilade, said Mr Ayeni was quizzed by detectives over issues related to fraud and embezzlement allegedly committed by him when he was Chairman of the bank a few years ago.

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Customs, Police Commence Tighter Security at Ports to Protect Oil Trade

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By Adedapo Adesanya

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the Nigeria Police have begun securing the country’s maritime corridor as part of critical moves to safeguard oil and gas trade flows through the nation’s ports.
This follows a recent strategic engagement between the Ibeto Seaport and Terminals Command of Customs and the Eastern Port Police Command in Port Harcourt, where both agencies reaffirmed their commitment to joint operations.
Customs Area Controller, Mr Usman Yahaya, described inter-agency cooperation as essential to protecting critical economic infrastructure.
“This visit is timely and highly appreciated. It reflects the importance of sustained cooperation among agencies entrusted with the security of our nation and the protection of critical economic assets,” he said.
Mr Yahaya stressed that collaboration between Customs and Police remains central to maintaining order and preventing criminal activities within port environments.
“Customs and the Police share common responsibilities in safeguarding the port environment. Synergy remains the cornerstone for achieving our collective mandate,” he added.
He further assured continued support for the Police Command to enhance operational effectiveness.
“Customs Area Controller Usman Yahaya (sitting, right) and Commissioner of Police Shuaibu Audu (sitting, left) with other Customs and Police personnel

“We are fully committed to working with the new Commissioner of Police and giving all necessary support towards the successful discharge of his responsibilities.”

On his part, the Commissioner of Police, Eastern Port Command, Mr Shuaibu Audu, said the visit was aimed at strengthening existing ties between both agencies.
“My presence here today is to reinforce the cordial relationship between the Nigeria Police Force and the Nigeria Customs Service. No organisation can function effectively in isolation,” he said.
Mr Audu emphasised the strategic importance of ports to Nigeria’s economy, particularly in the energy sector.
“Our ports are strategic national assets, and we must work together to keep them secure,” he stated. “Synergy among security agencies is essential to addressing emerging threats.”
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