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By Dare Olawin The Intelligent Transport Systems Society Nigeria has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the China Intelligent Transportation Systems Association to advance smart mobility solutions across Nigeria and strengthen bilateral cooperation in transport technology. The agreement was signed in Xiamen, China, on the sidelines of the 2026 China International ITS Industry Expo held recently …

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Abuja / Xiamen, May 2026 Nigeria has joined the ranks of global leaders in intelligent transportation, following the selection of ITS Nigeria as a co-founding member of a major ITS Industry Alliance at the 2026 China International ITS Industry Expo (CITSE 2026) in Xiamen. The alliance was created under China’s Belt and Road ITS Initiative. …

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Abuja / Xiamen, May 2026 A new chapter in Nigeria’s transport technology story opened in Xiamen, China, as the Intelligent Transport Systems Society Nigeria (ITS Nigeria) formalized a strategic Memorandum of Understanding with the China Intelligent Transportation Systems Association (China ITS Association). The ceremony, conducted on the sidelines of the 2026 China International ITS Industry …

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The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority has announced plans to launch its Drone/Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems portal at the 6th Africa International Drone Technology Conference and Exhibition, DroneTecX 2026. The event is scheduled for May 12 to 16 at the NIGAV Expo Centre, Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos State. NCAA disclosed this in a statement issued …

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The Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas and Electric Vehicles says operators under its scheme must maintain reduced transport fares nationwide. Ismaeel Ahmed, executive chairman of Pi-CNG and EV, stated this during an interview on Sunday. Mr Ahmed spoke amid growing passenger concerns in the Federal Capital Territory about transport fares charged by CNG-powered vehicles. …

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The Lagos State Government has said the Lagos Bus Services Limited currently records over 42,000 passenger movements daily through about 1,000 bus trips across the state, as part of efforts to expand affordable public transportation. The figure was disclosed in a statement signed on Tuesday by the Director of Public Affairs, Bolanle Ogunlola, and presented …

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Africa’s integrated digital and commerce company, Interswitch, has entered a strategic partnership with the Asaba Airport Company (AAC) to deploy its Parking Management Platform (PMP) at Asaba International Airport. The automated system introduces a seamless, secure and fully digital parking and access control solution designed to enhance operational efficiency and improve the experience for travellers, …

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Abia State Government says it will begin full operations at its newly constructed mega transport terminal in Umuahia within the next two weeks, as part of efforts to modernise the state’s transport system and centralise commuter services. The state Commissioner for Transport, Dr Chimezie Ukaegbu, disclosed this on Thursday during a stakeholders’ engagement with transport …

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Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority has secured stakeholder backing for transformation of Ketu Lay-by (Demurin bound) into a modern bus terminal, to ease congestion and improve commuter experience along the Ketu corridor. Permanent Secretary of Ministry of Transportation, Olawale Musa, said the pact was reached at a meeting with leaders of Agboyi-Ketu, where plans for …

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The Abia State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to modern transportation, urban renewal and housing development, with a proposed railway project in Umuahia forming a key part of its infrastructure drive. The state Commissioner for Information, Okey Kanu, disclosed this on Monday while briefing journalists on the outcome of the State Executive Council meeting presided …

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