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Uba Sani To Construct Largest Bus Terminal In Nigeria.
Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has announced plans to construct what will be the largest inter-state bus terminal in Nigeria, in terms of size and infrastructure. The groundbreaking ceremony took place on Sunday, with the terminal set to occupy 20 hectares along the Eastern Bypass in Chikun Local Government Area.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The Ultra-Modern Inter-State Bus Terminal is designed as a dual facility capable of accommodating over 5,000 vehicles. It will feature intelligent traffic management systems, advanced surveillance, escalators, elevators, and full accessibility for the elderly and persons with disabilities. Refueling stations for petrol, diesel, and compressed natural gas (CNG) will also be integrated, alongside a three-star hotel to serve travelers, drivers, and visitors.
“This is more than concrete and steel; it is a fully integrated mobility ecosystem—safe, efficient, transparent, and future-ready,” Governor Sani said.
Highlighting the project’s economic impact, the Governor explained that the terminal will decongest the city center, enhance intra-city and inter-state connectivity, improve security surveillance, and create thousands of direct and indirect jobs for drivers, technicians, artisans, traders, and young entrepreneurs. He added that modern mobility infrastructure also strengthens security by addressing vulnerabilities that often fuel crime.
The project is part of a broader transformation of Kaduna State’s transport system. Since mid-2025, the state has deployed 100 free CNG buses, transporting over 1.4 million passengers and saving commuters nearly ₦1.5 billion. Governor Sani emphasized that this initiative has reduced household transport costs, lowered emissions, eased traffic congestion, and improved daily mobility.
Kaduna’s strategic position as a transport hub has historically been undermined by fragmented systems, leading to congestion, disorder, and insecurity. The new terminal aims to replace unsafe, scattered motor parks with a professionally managed, technology-enabled facility, strengthening regulatory oversight and restoring public confidence in transport.
The administration has already completed 200 modern bus stops across the state, while the Kakuri Modern Bus Terminal (Southern Transport Hub) is 90% complete, and the Sobawa Motor Park redevelopment is at 50%.
Looking ahead, Governor Sani announced plans to launch the Kaduna Light Rail Project by March 2026, featuring a 30 km Red Line from Rigachikun to Sabon Tasha and a 20 km Yellow Line from Millennium City to Rigasa. In addition, a 24 km Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) corridor from Kawo to Sabon Tasha will operate 120 buses across 30 modern stations, providing efficient, affordable, and reliable transport.
“These projects are part of an integrated, multimodal system designed to serve all residents—urban and rural, young and old, rich and poor,” the Governor said.
Kaduna State’s transport reforms have earned national recognition. At the National Urban Mobility Conference in Abuja on January 22, 2026, the state ranked second in Nigeria for sustainable urban mobility. Kaduna is also the first in Northern Nigeria—and second nationally after Lagos—to implement a comprehensive State Transport Policy, providing a long-term strategic framework.
Governor Sani concluded, “We are not just building terminals, buses, and rail lines; we are building confidence, restoring trust, and laying foundations for enduring prosperity.”
The 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) began nationwide on Thursday, with over 2.2 million candidates expected to participate across accredited centres.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The exam, conducted by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), will run from April 16 to April 22 in multiple daily sessions.
JAMB Registrar, Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, urged examination officials to remain highly committed and professional, noting that the success of the exercise depends largely on their dedication.
He gave the charge during a virtual final briefing for technical officers ahead of the examination, where he also praised staff, ad hoc personnel, service providers, and technical advisers for their roles in the successful conduct of the mock exam.
Oloyede said many of the issues recorded during the mock exercise were due to poor assessment of centres by some technical officials.
He further stated that incentive packages would be awarded to teams that perform exceptionally, particularly in handling exam materials and submitting timely reports.
Reiterating JAMB’s zero-tolerance stance on malpractice, he warned candidates against bringing prohibited items into examination halls.
He also disclosed that biometric verification and real-time monitoring systems have been deployed to protect the integrity of the exercise.
Candidates whose biometrics cannot be verified, he added, will be rescheduled to write the exam at approved centres.
Meanwhile, a NAN correspondent monitoring proceedings at Aduvie International School, Jahi, reported that the first session scheduled for 8:30 a.m. began slightly behind schedule at about 8:40 a.m.
The Commissioner of Police for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), CP Ahmed Muhammed Sanusi, on Thursday inspected security deployments at Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres across Abuja.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
According to the FCT Police Command spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, the inspection is part of proactive measures to ensure a smooth, peaceful, and hitch-free conduct of the ongoing examinations.
The UTME is scheduled to run nationwide from April 16 to 18, 2026.
During the exercise, CP Sanusi assessed security arrangements put in place to safeguard candidates, examination officials, and CBT facilities.
He also engaged with centre supervisors, assuring them of adequate security presence throughout the examination period.
Adeh added that the CP reaffirmed the command’s commitment to maintaining law and order, warning that any attempt to disrupt the examinations would be met with decisive action in line with the law.
Over 700 former terrorists who have undergone deradicalisation and rehabilitation are set to be reintegrated into their communities.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The Nigerian military has also dismissed reports alleging that beneficiaries of Operation Safe Corridor are being recruited into military institutions.
According to African Independent Television, the Coordinator of Operation Safe Corridor, Brigadier-General Yusuf Ali, made this known during a media tour of the Deradicalisation, Rehabilitation and Reintegration Centre in Gombe, North-East Nigeria.
He said many Nigerians still misunderstand the Federal Government’s structured counter-terrorism initiative, which is designed to restore peace in communities affected by insurgency.
Brigadier-General Ali explained that the programme focuses on rehabilitation and peaceful reintegration of repentant individuals into society.
During the tour, some of the participants also shared accounts of their involvement in offences that led to their admission into the programme.
The facility inspection was part of preparations for the graduation of over 700 clients who have completed the deradicalisation and rehabilitation process and are set for reintegration.
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