APM Terminals-operated West Africa Container Terminal (WACT) anticipates a significant enhancement in efficiency and security with the official inauguration of a new four-lane in-gate facility at Onne Port, Rivers State, Nigeria. This development closely follows the establishment of a new on-terminal container freight station (CFS), reflecting WACT’s ongoing investment to position itself as the primary …
Passenger traffic on the Nigerian Railway Corporation-operated rail transport services dropped by a whopping 49.73 percent in the fourth quarter of 2023, as security challenges kept many commuters away. The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) in its Rail Transportation Data for the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2023 indicated that the number of rail transport passengers …
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The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), made over N6 billion on train operations in 2023. This is even as it recorded a 32.08% decline in passenger traffic in the year, recording 2,182,388 passengers traffic, compared to the 3,212,948 recorded in the previous year. The specifics contained in the NBS report showed that the NRC generated N4,426,495,760 transporting 2,182,388 …
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The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Command in Ogun on Wednesday in Abeokuta said the use of speed limit devices is compulsory for both commercial and private vehicles. Mr Anthony Uga, FRSC’s Sector Commander in Ogun, said during the command’s 2024 first quarter workshop that this would be a means of reducing road crashes in the country. …
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Renowned pilot, aviation consultant, and entrepreneur Ahmed Borodo has emerged as a vocal advocate for infrastructure development in Nigeria, citing it as a crucial catalyst for driving economic growth and prosperity in the country. With his wealth of experience in the aviation industry and his commitment to advancing Nigeria’s development agenda, Borodo’s insights shed light …
The Plateau State Government is poised to inaugurate the long-awaited Metro BRT transit service as it distributes over 150,000 transit Cards to residents in Plateau City. The General Manager of Plateau Express Services Limited, Samuel Gwot, in a statement made available to BusinessDay on Monday said the new Tincity Metro buses were procured by Governor …
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EV Taxi, a pioneering leader in innovative transportation solutions, has announced the launch of its electric taxi fleet, a revolutionary transport service offering seamless point-to-point transportation from anywhere within Abuja to the airport and vice-versa. A statement on Monday from the company explained that there are plans to extend its services to Lagos and other …
The Niger State Government has disclosed that the reconstruction, upgrading, and dualization of the Minna-Bida road project will not only reduce the suffering of motorists plying the road but also ensure the prompt movement of agricultural produce within and outside the state. The groundbreaking ceremony for the 82km road project has been scheduled for April …
The Lagos State Government has completed an independent power system designed to enhance the reliability and sustainability of the Lagos Blue Line rail, which is now in the testing phase. Kolawole Ojelabi, Head of Corporate Communication at Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA), announced this through an official statement on the Authority’s X account last …
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The Lagos State Government has announced its plan to demolish illegal structures along the rail tracks in the Agege corridor. Beggars and traders are advised to vacate the area before the scheduled demolition. This decision was communicated by Mr Afolabi Ayantayo, the Lagos State Commissioner for Establishments, Training, and Pension following a meeting involving the …
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