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President Bola Tinubu has announced that the federal government plans to complete the 284-kilometer Kano–Jigawa–Katsina–Maradi railway project by 2026. The president made this known on Friday in Katsina during the inauguration of the Katsina State Agricultural Mechanization Center and a 24-kilometer Eastern Bypass, as reported by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). According to Tinubu, …

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The Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (PCNGI) Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Michael Oluwagbemi, on Friday announced a 40 percent fare reduction by CNG-powered taxis from Motor Park in Area One, Garki, Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The discount, according to him, was to lessen the burden of the Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) petrol subsidy removal on …

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The Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), Ikeja Branch, yesterday called on the Lagos State government and road safety agencies to enforce compliance with speed limits and the installation of speed-limiting devices, especially for heavy-duty vehicles on roads and bridges across the state. The chairman of the branch, Nimot Muili, made the call while expressing the …

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Pernod Ricard Nigeria, a leading wines and spirits business, has partnered with the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) to raise awareness about the dangers of drink-driving. This campaign brings to life the Responsible Hosting pillar of Pernod Ricard’s global Sustainability and Responsibility commitment aimed at combating alcohol misuse. Through initiatives like this, Pernod Ricard supports …

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Dr. Confidence Eke, the chairperson of Driving Schools and Safety Alliance Africa (DSSAA) and former comptroller general of the Rivers State Road Traffic Management Authority, in this interview with OLORUNDARE ENIMOLA, shares that DSSAA was created to deal with the high rate of road disasters in Africa, stressing it is even more worrisome that since …

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In a strategic move to address traffic challenges, the Lagos state government has created 3,941 new parking slots in key areas of the state. Oluwaseun Osiyemi, Lagos State commissioner for transportation, made this known during the Y2025 Ministerial Press Briefing held to commemorate the second year of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s second term in office. Osiyemi …

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Residents, business owners and community leaders in Warri-Effurun have expressed confidence in the transformation taking place through the Warri/Effurun Roads and Flyovers Project. Many believe that the project will deliver lasting benefits, easing traffic congestion and unlocking economic opportunities. Their expressed enthusiasm came just as the project manager, Thomas Haug informed them that tremendous progress …

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Players in the air transport eco- system have called on the Federal Government to align with the current aviation agenda with previous roadmaps to bolster the growth of the value chain. The experts also canvassed consistency in policy implementation as a key driver to accelerate growth in the sector, urging the government to push for …

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Qatar Airways is bringing the latest in cutting-edge airline luxury to this year’s Arabian Travel Market (ATM) Dubai with its ‘Qsuite Next’ Gen’—the newest iteration of its multiple award-winning patented Qsuite Business Class. A statement by the airline said that visitors and exhibitors would have the opportunity to experience the latest and greatest of the …

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LAGOS— Mr. Festus Keyamo, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, has reaffirmed the nation’s commitment to global air transport standards and facilitation protocols. A statement on Friday by Tunde Moshood, Special Adviser on Media and Communications to Keyamo, said that the minister made this known during his speech at the ongoing 2025 International Civil …

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