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The Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority (NEPZA) says it has attracted one billion dollars investment in Niger. A statement on Saturday by NEPZA’s Head of Corporate Communications, Mr Martins Odeh, said the authority remained resolute on its mandate as a key player in pursuing Nigeria’s economic development. The Authority had secured an investment worth 100 …

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Nigeria needs to upgrade its transport system by adopting modern transportation strategies such as multimodal transportation system driven through the use of automated and digital technology systems. The shape and form of transport networks generally reflect the quality of lives and level of development of a nation. Nigeria has not been able to achieve most …

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Last week, Dana Air, a local Nigerian Airline amongst others, introduced additional flights on its Lagos and Abuja route network. The airline is of the view that said, based on public demand and the desire to meet the growing need and also inline with its strategic route expansion. The introduction of the additional flights was …

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Director, Centre for Multi-Modal Transport Studies, University of Lagos, Professor Iyiola Oni has said multi-modalism will promote accessibility, thus reducing carbon footprint with greener transport. Besides, he said the development of effective policies for sustainable accessibility and mobility in urban areas of Nigeria is necessary, stating that effective and efficient multi-modal transport constitutes a catalyst …

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•To introduce electric buses, targets 22 million commuters Oando has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA), to revolutionise public mass transit buses. The Mou with LAMATA, the Lagos State Government agency tasked with planning, implementing, regulating and franchising sustainable integrated public transport was signed on Thursday, April …

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The Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its posture on implementing Integrated Multi-modal Transportation in the state. At the opening ceremony of the National Transport Technology Conference and Exhibition at Victoria Island, Lagos, the Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu affirmed that Lagos State has been at the forefront of investment in a technological driven …

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Speaking during the visit of officials of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and a consortium of commercial banks funding the completion of the first phases of the two rail lines projects, Mrs Akinajo stated that the two projects had achieved a completion rate of over 60 per cent, noting that the project delivery date …

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“Whether we consider it from the commercial, industrial, entertainment, advertising, science, emergency response, or other uses, drones, technically referred to as Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV), have come to be a critical part of our everyday lives. “This is simply because of its limitless potential to demystify hitherto logistical challenges we have been encountering in the …

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The Lagos State Government has urged the citizenry to be wary of unlicensed e-hailing platforms operating within the state because they pose security threats to the safety of lives and property. The state government said that only eight (Lagos Ride, Uber, Bolt, Let Me Run, Global Taxi, Zoom Run, Treepz (Plenty Waka) and Shuttlers) out …

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The Lagos State Government will host the maiden edition of the National Transport Technology Conference and Exhibition between June 7 and 8, 2022. The two-day event is organised by the Nigeria Transport Commissioners Forum, under the aegis of the Federal Ministry of Transportation. The event, which will be held at Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria …

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