Transportation

The District Manager, Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), Mr Jerry Oche, says the corporation has re-opened freight wagon operations from Lagos ports to other parts of the country. Uche disclosed this to the News…

Some travellers at the Rigasa Railway Station in Kaduna, on Wednesday commended the Federal Government for the introduction of e-ticketing for the Kaduna-Abuja train service. The Nigeria Railway Corporation (NRC)…

Reports indicate that a boat conveying 20 persons has disappeared between the Bahamas and Florida, in the United States of America (U.S.A) This much was announced by the U.S Coast Guard, on Saturday. This announcement comes a day…

Bolt, a ride-hailing service unveils it’s fourth generation electric scooter. The company is widely known for its ride-hailing service but also operates an electric scooter service in 45 cities across Europe. The new model focuses on…

Gov. Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State on Thursday distributed 655 subsidised tricycles and 154 commercial buses to 809 beneficiaries to provide employment and help ease transportation in the state. Speaking during the flag-off and…

Dr Boboye Oyeyemi, Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), says that the growing motorcycles, tricycles and bicycle riders’ is responsible for the increase in the number of road traffic crashes in cities. SEE ALSO: 1.35m People…

South Africa Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula on Friday said the country would resume the long-distance train service between cities after a nine-month suspension due to COVID-19. “Today we are launching the resumption of the…

Tesla has recalled about 9,537 of its vehicles in the US, including 9,136 Model Xs from 2016 and 401 Model Ys from 2020, Reuters reports. The company has filed the recall with the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).…

Rotimi Amaechi, Minister of Transportation has apologized to Nigerians over the unprecedented mishap with the recently purchased trains between November 18-20. Minister Amaechi tendered the apology at Moniyabrail station where he was…

The Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi has met his West and Central Africa counterparts to deliberate on the establishment of a Maritime bank, according to a statement by his Media Assistant, Taiye Elebiyo-Edeni. SEE ALSO: JUST…

Lagos State Government says it will close Ilupeju, Ogunmokun, Jibowu and Yaba level crossings on Sunday, Monday and Wednesday, respectively, for the Lagos-Ibadan standard gauge rail project. The state Ministry of Transportation…

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has appointed Mr Peter Kibo, as its Zonal Commander for Zone RS2, comprising Lagos and Ogun state commands. SEE ALSO: Over 300,000 traffic offenders arrested within 8 months FRSC Spokesperson for…

The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC)  on Friday said its Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) as at Sept. 30 stood at N1.4billion as against N4.4billion projection for 2020. Mr Fidets Okhiria,  Managing Director of NRC, in a…

The reconstruction and rehabilitation of Port Harcourt – Maiduguri (Eastern narrow gauge railway) is to start in 2021, says Transportation Minister Rotimi Amaechi. He said this during the 2021 budget defence of the ministry's…

The House of Representatives Committee on Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) says operatives of the corps will begin to bear arms to curtail the excesses of road users in the country. SEE ALSO: Kebbi State Begins Registration For Youth…

The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has proposed N6.6 billion as capital components of its N7.3 billion 2021 budget estimates to upscale development of inland water transportation in the country. The Managing…

The management of the Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences (Enforcement) Unit, has warned motorists contravening the State Transport Reformed Law of 2018 to desist forthwith or face the wrath of the Law. SEE ALSO: 22 officers…

The Lagos State Government has urged boat operators on its waterways to avoid drinking alcohol while on duty to stem the rising occurrence of boat mishaps. SEE ALSO: "You're adding fuel to fire" - Fani-Kayode reacts to invasion of Alausa…

The Minister of Transportation, Mr Rotimi Amaechi says President Muhammadu Buhari will be commissioning the Lagos-Ibadan railway in January 2021 to improve movement for cargoes and passengers in the country. SEE ALSO: Train crushes beggar…

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) says it has arrested 367,135 traffic offenders nationwide from January to August this year. SEE ALSO: 9 Vaccine Makers Sign Safety Pledge In Race For COVID-19 Vaccine The Corps Public Education…

The Federal Controller of Works in Lagos, Mr Olukayode Popoola, says the ongoing emergency rehabilitation of the Eko Bridge linking Alaka is almost completed and will be ready for use in October. SEE ALSO: FG begins emergency…

The Presidency has clarified statement on the rail line contract to Niger Republic which has generated controversy in the past few days. In a statement released by presidential aide, Garba Shehu, he clarified that the government was only…

Dr Boboye Oyeyemi, the Corps Marshal and Chief Executive Officer of the  Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) says that 30 per cent of truck drivers in the country have failed vision tests conducted by the commission. SEE ALSO: $16bn…

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Enugu Command, has cautioned motorists against driving in flooded plains, roads and areas in order to avoid being tripped. SEE ALSO: Many injured, Properties destroyed as Gas Tanker explodes in Lagos…