The Lagos State government is set to roll out its own driver’s licence in collaboration with the Federal Government.

The move is aimed at boosting road safety, strengthening traffic regulation and making it faster for motorists in the state to get their licences.

Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi announced this on Monday at the 2026 annual ministerial press briefing in Alausa.

The event marked the 7th anniversary of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s second term in office.

The commissioner also said to decongest some roads in the state, increase parking management efficiency and increase business turn around time, the Lagos State Parking Authority, LASPA has zoned the ‘Regulated On-street Parking scheme’ into 5 major Locations; Ikeja, Ikoyi, Lekki, Victoria Island and Surulere.

This will help streamline parking operations across high-traffic areas, reduce indiscriminate parking and improve traffic flow for commuters and businesses.

The structured zoning is also expected to make it easier for motorists to locate available spaces, enhance revenue collection and ensure better monitoring and enforcement of parking regulations in the state.

Yoweri Museveni has been sworn in for his seventh term as President of Uganda on May 12, 2026, at the Kololo Independence Grounds in Kampala, following his victory in the January 2026 elections.

Recall Museveni won with 71.65 percent of the vote, defeating his main challenger, 43-year-old Bobi Wine, who received 24.72 percent of the vote, according to the official results.

The 81-year-old leader took his oath for another five-year term, continuing his tenure as one of Africa’s longest-serving leaders.

Museveni, born 1944 in Mbarra district area of Uganda has served as president since 1986.

He started his education in 1953 at Kyamate Boys School, then joined Mbarara High School in 1959.

After his family’s migration from Ntungamo in 1960s, then within the British Protectorate of Uganda, he was admitted to Ntare School in 1961.
He studied political science from the University of Dar es Salaam where he initiated the University Students’ African Revolutionary Front.

The All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) says food prices may decline by the next harvest season if governments improve security and reduce production costs for farmers.

The Deputy Chairman of AFAN, Lagos State Chapter, Mr Shakin Agbayewa, said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Lagos

Agbayewa said staple foods such as rice, yam, cassava and Garri would become more affordable if farmers could cultivate safely and access farm inputs at lower costs.

According to him, insecurity, high fertiliser prices, rising fuel costs and expensive farm operations are the major drivers of current food inflation.

“The government must be intentional and deliberate.

“Input costs are high. Fertiliser is expensive, while tractor operations cost more because of rising fuel prices. All these affect production,” he said.

Agbayewa said the high cost of cultivation, transportation and security was ultimately passed on to consumers.

He urged governments at all levels to support farmers with subsidised inputs, improved rural roads, irrigation facilities and affordable credit.

He also called for stronger collaboration with farmers’ associations to identify practical solutions tailored to the needs of each state.

According to him, increased agricultural production in the coming farming season will naturally ease pressure on market prices.

Agbayewa said Nigeria has sufficient land and manpower to feed itself if the right policies are implemented.

He added that supporting farmers remains the most sustainable path to lower food prices and economic stability.