The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Monday in Abuja disclosed that obtaining a driver’s licence in Nigeria will now be faster and more seamless following the introduction of a contactless biometric capture system, designed to eliminate the use of temporary licences and long waiting periods. The Corps Marshal, FRSC, Shehu Mohammed gave the hint during …
The Lagos State Government (LASG) has unveiled a perception survey for commuters’ experience on the city’s public transportation systemsAccording to a statement by Lagos on its official X handle, the Lagos Bureau of Statistics, in collaboration with the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) and the Lagos Ferry Services Company (LAGFERRY), convened a one-day training …
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The Lagos State Government has commenced a survey to capture the experiences of commuters across road, rail, and water transport services. According to a statement by the Lagos State Government on X on Saturday, the Lagos Bureau of Statistics, in partnership with the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority and the Lagos Ferry Services Company, trained …
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The story of development in Nigeria is often written in the dust and mud of its roads. Highways are not just strips of asphalt; they are lifelines that connect farms to markets, towns to cities, and families to opportunity. When they fail, they do not simply inconvenience motorists. They cut communities off, strangle economic activity, …
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South African Airways (SAA) marked Nigeria’s 65th Independence Day anniversary by hosting the Aviation Youth Forum at the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Lagos. Present at the event were students from Air Force Secondary School, Ikeja; Abiolu Comprehensive College, Igando; Abesan Senior High School, Ipaja; Murtala Muhammed Airport Secondary School, Ikeja; and Princeton College, Surulere, …
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The Lagos State Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), with Automat and i-Cell software solution providing companies as part of efforts to revolutionise the State Parking Management and ease traffic gridlock The partnership agreement was formalised by the General Manager, Lagos State Parking Authority (LASPA), Mrs. Adebisi Adelabu with the representatives of Automata, …
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The federal government has introduced a set of unified national standards aimed at equipping Nigerian vehicle technicians with the skills required to service compressed natural gas (CNG), electric, and hybrid vehicles—a move designed to accelerate the country’s energy transition and industrial revitalisation. The new standards, developed by the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC), …
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As the federal government begins to concession some of the road projects, it’s imperative to review articles and clauses in the existing concession agreements to accommodate CCTV and solar streetlights. In a meeting with stakeholders and concessionaires in Abuja, Minister of Works Senator David Umahi listed other requirements for the concessionaires, which include their obligation …
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The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has strengthened its commitment to improving road safety through a strategic partnership with the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC). The signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the two agencies in Abuja aims to broaden safety investigations across all modes of transport, including road, aviation, maritime, and railway. …
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The Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT) Zaria, Kaduna State, has appealed to the government for additional equipment and improved funding to harness its potential in the provision of the manpower needs of the aviation sector in the region. Rector, NCAT Zaria, Dr Danjuma Ismail, made the appeal in an interview on Sunday in Zaria. …
