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#Justice4Bamise: Don’t end BRT, make it safer – Lagos commuters to Sanwo-Olu
Some Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) passengers along the Ikeja/Oshodi corridor have appealed to the Lagos State Government to boost security on the buses, for improved safety of commuters.
Some BRT passengers, who spoke to the News Agency of…
NPA boss begs maritime workers to shelve strike against IOCs
The Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN) appears ready to shelve its planned shutdown of operations at all ports and oil terminals in the country, scheduled to start from March 1.
This indication followed a peace meeting hosted by…
Analyst Terms Sanwo Olu’s Lagos Ride Project Advanced Slavery Scheme
An analyst, Sakiru Odekunle says the Lagos Ride project recently unveiled by the Babajide Sanwo-Olu administration in Lagos State should not be termed an empowerment project.
According to him, the project is rather an advanced slavery…
VIO to enforce new licences for Uber, Bolt others in FCT
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Vehicle Inspection Office (VIO) says it will introduce new hybrid licences for all app-based vehicle operators in the territory from February 2022.
FCT VIO Director, Mr Wadata Bodinga, disclosed this…
Nigeria’s seaports operating far above installed capacity – NPA MD
Mr Mohammed Bello-Koko, Acting Managing Director of Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), has said that the two Lagos seaports located in Lekki and Tin Can Island were operating “far beyond their installed capacities”.
“What it simply means is…
Company launches App to ease interstate traveling
The TreepzNG Limited on Thursday in Abuja launched a management software for booking system to ease interstate travelling challenges facing commuters within the nation.
Mr Onyeka Akumah, the Chief Executive Officer of the Company, said…
Nigerian Railway Corporation Re-stores Long Haul Freight Wagon
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…
Kaduna-Abuja Railway: Passengers React to Introduction of E-Ticketing Service
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)…
20 Possibly Dead After Boat Disappearance
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 Unveils New Electric Scooter
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…
Bauchi Governor Distributes 655 Tricycles, 154 Buses to Provide Employment
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…
Influx Of Motorcycles, Tricycles Contribute To Increased Road Crashes- FRSC
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 to Resume Long-Distance Train Service After 9-Month
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 Recalls Over 9,500 Model X And Y Vehicles Due To Manufacturing Issues
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).…
“We didn’t anticipate mechanical fault this early” – Amaechi begs Nigerians…
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…
Transport Ministers From West, Central Africa, Meet Over Regional Maritime Bank
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 Closes Some Rail Level Crossing
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…
FRSC Appoints Kibo As Zonal Commander For Lagos, Ogun
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…
Nigerian Railway Corporation Generates N1.4bn IGR
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…
Reconstruction of Port Harcourt – Maiduguri Railway to Begin 2021
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…
FRSC To Bear Arms, Says Rep Committee
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…
NIWA Proposes N6.6bn to Improve Inland Water Transportation
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…
LASG Warns Motorists Against Violation Of Traffic Laws
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…
Avoid Drinking Alcohol On Duty- LASG Advises Boat Operators
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…
President Buhari To Commission Lagos-Ibadan Railway Jan., 2021 – Minister
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…
Over 300,000 traffic offenders arrested within 8 months- FRSC
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…
Eko Bridge will be ready for use in October- Federal Works Controller
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…
Presidency breaks silence over controversial Rail line to Niger Republic
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…
30% of Truck Drivers have Vision Problems- FRSC
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…
Avoid Driving in Flooded Roads- FRSC warns Motorists
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…