Transport
4 LAS News stories tagged “Transport”, newest first. Every story links its sources.
Western Sydney International Airport opens for commercial flights, targeting 10 million passengers a year
Western Sydney International Airport began operations with its first commercial flight on Sunday, aiming to ease congestion at Kingsford Smith and provide competition as a secondary airport.
LAS News Desk · 21 Oct 2026, 15:15 WAT · 1 source
Enugu Governor removes Keke fees and pushes operating hours to 10pm
Governor Peter Mbah announced the elimination of daily ticket fees for Keke operators and extended their permitted operating time to 10pm, a move welcomed by riders who also voiced support for the governor and President Bola Tinubu.
LAS News Desk · 17 Oct 2026, 23:45 WAT · 2 sources
Diri and Duke clash over feasibility of Lagos‑Calabar Coastal Highway
Bayelsa Governor Douye Diri has rebuffed former Cross River Governor Donald Duke’s criticism of the 750‑km Lagos‑Calabar Coastal Highway, arguing the project is feasible and vital for regional development, while Duke cites engineering challenges and cost concerns.
LAS News Desk · 16 Oct 2026, 08:45 WAT · 2 sources
First Niger Bridge Reopens After 38‑Day Closure for Emergency Repairs
The federal government reopened the First Niger Bridge linking Onitsha and Asaba on 15 October 2026 after a 38‑day closure for emergency rehabilitation, following vandalised structural components and persistent rainfall delays.
LAS News Desk · 15 Oct 2026, 21:15 WAT · 3 sources