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Gombe governor reduces state transport line’s fares

The Gombe government has reduced transport fares for Gombe Line Transport Company to cushion the effects of the petrol subsidy removal. The Gombe government has reduced transport fares for Gombe Line Transport Company to cushion the effects of the petrol subsidy removal. Ismaila Uba-Misilli, the spokesman for the Gombe governor, said this while responding to …

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FRSC/NCS Ready For Immediate Integration Of National Vehicle Information Database

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 official …

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Top 5 African countries that spend the most time in traffic

Traffic congestion is a common urban challenge faced by cities around the world. As urbanization and population growth continue to rise, traffic problems worsen, resulting in productivity losses, increased pollution, and reduced quality of life for residents. To assess and quantify traffic congestion, transportation analysts and experts rely on the Traffic Index, a vital tool …

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‘1st phase reconstruction of Old Ojo Road for completion December’ – Lagos Govt

The state’s Public Affairs Director added that the contractor is working assiduously on completing the project as scheduled. Lagos Government has reaffirmed its commitment to delivering the first phase of the ongoing reconstruction of Old Ojo road in the Amuwo-Odofin Local Government Area of the state in December. A statement issued on Tuesday, July 25, …

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Subsidy: Borno, Adamawa, and Yobe, subsidize transportation for workers, students

He said that another measure taken by the government was the approval of ₦10,000 monthly subsidy for all workers and pensioners. The governments of Borno, Adamawa, and Yobe have started taking steps to contain the hike in transportation caused by removal of fuel subsidies by the Federal Government. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports …

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Sanwo-Olu announces 50% fare reduction on Lagos buses

Sanwo-Olu says his administration is working to roll out other palliatives to lessen the sufferings of Lagosians. In a bid to cushion the effects of subsidy removal, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has announced a reduction in the cost of transportation of all state-owned transport systems by 50%. Governor Sanwo-Olu announced the development while speaking at a …

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Russian electric car company seeks partnership with Nigeria, Africa

The company is committed to providing a full range of products and services starting with designing and developing new rolling stock. A Russian Electric Car Plant has expressed its readiness to seek relations with Nigeria, Africa in the area of rail transportation. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the plant, Oktyabrsky Electric Car …

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Lagos Diverts Traffic For Red Line Rail Mass Transit Construction

The Lagos State Government said it would divert traffic in some parts of the state from tomorrow for the ongoing con­struction of the Lagos Rail Mass Transit, Red Line from Oyingbo to Agbado. A statement by Engr. Abdul­hafiz Toriola, Permanent Secre­tary, Ministry of Transportation said that the Muritala Moham­med Way, Yaba, Apapa Road, Oyingbo and …

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TRACE Reiterates Zero Tolerance To Driving Against Traffic, Highway Parking

Cdr. Seni Ogunyemi, TRACE Corps’ Commander of Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Agency TRACE, in a telephone interview with DAILY INDEPENDENT on Wednesday said he had given a command to the Ogun West Area Command to checkmate the perennial traffic infractions, especially driving against traffic (one-way) and highway parking by commercial transport operators at …

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