RIVERS State Government has said it would no long tolerate severe damages done to major roads it has constructed with huge funds due to reckless parking by trucks owned by the BUA Group and others operating in the state. The State Commissioner for Works, Dr George-Kelly Alabo, and that of the Ministry of Transport, Dr. …
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MD, Lagos State Ferry Services Balogun noted that the Floating Pontoon Jetty was made from solid, durable materials and a safe choice for all weather conditions. The Lagos State Government (LASG) has completed the construction of a modern floating jetty at CMS-Marina to enhance the safe commuting of residents and visitors in Lagos. The Managing …
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Let me start this write-up by reminiscing on a personal tragedy my immediate supervisor told me some years back. According to her, she was at a wedding ceremony of a colleague of hers when she got a call that her father had been involved in an accident; he was knocked by a vehicle. That accident …
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Road accidents have become a recurring nightmare in Nigeria, claiming thousands of lives and causing immeasurable pain to families and communities. The recent data released by the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) paints a grim picture of the first half of this year, with no fewer than 4,387 lives lost in road crashes. These statistics …
Stakeholders in the transportation sector have advocated for regional connectivity of rail networks in the country to boost intercity trade and facilitate development. The stakeholders, who gathered at the second yearly National Transport Technology Conference and Exhibition webinar organized by the Forum for Transport Commissioners, agreed that states could leverage the existing national rail line …
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The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) and Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) have commenced an intensive vehicle database integration of the two government agencies. The collaboration, according to a release signed by Corps Public Education Officer, ACM Bisi Kazeem and Nigeria Customs National Public Relations Officer, Chief Superintendent of Customs, Abdullahi Maiwada was effected during the …
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People with disabilities often face difficulties when accessing transport services. Inadequate and unsuitable options restrict their mobility, independence, and ability to navigate their communities. This limits their opportunities for employment, education, healthcare, and social engagement. These individuals can also be very vocal about their experiences – sharing comments online that can shape the branding and marketing of …
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The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Ore Unit Command has commenced a special operation to keep unlicensed drivers off the Benin-Ore expressway in Ondo State. Mrs. Yetunde Adesina, the unit Commander told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Ore at the commencement of the operation that the measure was necessary to save …
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The Nigerian Insurers Association and the Federal Road Safety Corps are partnering to ensure motorists obtain genuine motor insurance. The Chairman, of NIA, Mr Olusegun Omosehin, sought more support when he led a delegation of some members of its governing council to pay a working visit to the Corps Marshal, FRSC, Mr. Dauda Ali Biu …
CEO of TMH stated that Africa is strategic not only to Russia but to the main financial and industrial institutions across the world. Transmashholding (TMH), Russia’s leading manufacturer of railway rolling stock, says Africa is in dire need of modern railway infrastructure to propel the continent to rapid development. The Chief Executive Officer of TMH, …
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