Importers and exporters in Nigeria’s hinterlands now have an alternative to road transport with the Apapa-Moniya rail service, offering a direct link to global markets. The service, launched last month in partnership with the Nigerian Railway Corporation, now operates three times a week, cutting down the time it takes for goods to reach the port …
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In Kaduna State, Governor Uba Sani continues to break barriers and defy huge odds to literally and metaphorically unify and inter-connect the people and their communities. Beyond the widely acclaimed restoration of peace, safety and security across the state, Governor Uba Sani is ramping up an unprecedented mission of linking the entire state – all …
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The Lagos State Government has announced plans to redesign the Oshodi Transport Interchange (OTI) to integrate the facility with the Red Line and Blue Line rail systems, advancing its Rail Mass Transit project. This initiative aims to deliver seamless connectivity between the two key rail networks and enhance commuters’ experience in Lagos. The disclosure was …
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The Federal Road Safety Corps has promised to intensify patrols on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway to deal with those driving against traffic and other route violations. The new officer-in-charge, Ibafo Outpost, Ogun State, Ibrahim Olajide, made this known during a courtesy visit to The Punch Place, Magboro, Ogun State, on Wednesday. Under what he called special …
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LAGOS – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is calling for the rapid adoption of digital identity technologies to enhance aviation security and operational efficiency. A statement by the association said that leading government and industry stakeholders in aviation security participating in the Sydney Leaders Week Conference supported this position, emphasizing the need for collaboration …
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Over the years, it has been taken for granted by policymakers and appointed political leaders who manage air transport in Nigeria that Nigerian airlines do not have capacity and therefore will not be encouraged to operate international destinations. An industry insider told THISDAY that when the former Minister of Aviation was chiding Nigerian carriers, telling them …
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In Nigeria, tankers carrying petroleum products are a common sight on the nation’s highways. These massive vehicles, often loaded with flammable and hazardous liquids, are an integral part of the country’s transportation system, facilitating the movement of crucial fuel supplies across the nation. However, the increasing number of tanker accidents, many resulting in devastating fires …
In a bid to enhance the welfare, safety, and operational efficiency of haulage drivers across Nigeria’s seaports, the Maritime Workers’ Union of Nigeria (MWUN) has entered into a strategic partnership with the Joint National Transport Safety Committee of Nigeria. The two organisations recently formalised their collaboration by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Lagos, …
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In readiness for the digital drone mapping of Abuja, the office of the Surveyor General of the Federation (OSGOF) has briefed the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA). A statement from the Surveyor General’s office signed by the Head, Information and Public Relations, Henry David, said the necessary clearance had also …
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In a bid to cut fuel costs, more motorists are converting their vehicles to compressed natural gas, CNG. The motorists urged the Federal Government to provide more CNG refilling stations across the country to ensure availability. They spoke to the News Agency of Nigeria on Sunday in Abuja.The motorists allayed fear being entertained by many …
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