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Shettima revealed that the meeting resolved to support enhanced engagements between State Governors and the leadership of the labour unions across the States. The National Economic Council (NEC), on Thursday in Abuja endorsed the proposed mass deployment of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) vehicles to all States for public transportation. The Director of Information, Office of …

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The lawmaker urged the House to mandate the Federal Ministry of Works and Housing to terminate the contract awarded to DC Engineering Limited for failing to deliver. The Member of the House of Representatives representing Oluyole Federal Constituency, Oyo State, Tolulope Akande-Sadipe has raised an alarm over the deplorable state of the Olomi Olojuoro, Ijebu-Igbo …

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NITT, DG noted that with the data bank, traffic volumes, and passenger movement could be monitored from NITT networks nationwide. Dr Bayero Farah, the Director-General of, the National Institute for Transport Technology (NITT), Zaria, says the institute is developing a data bank to strengthen Nigeria’s transport and logistics industry. Farah told the News Agency of …

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The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) today warned motorists particularly commercial bus operators against contravening traffic laws around the new Apongbon Bridge, CMS Bridge down to Marina on Lagos Island.  The General Manager of LASTMA, Mr. Bolaji Oreagba disclosed this during his working visit with the Enforcement and Compliance team of the Authority to …

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An American vehicle-for-hire and delivery firm, Uber, yesterday, said it had included audio recording and an emergency response button feature in its App. It said drivers and riders deserved safety to keep raising the bar on safety by engaging in technology. Its Country Manager, Tope Akinwumi, said the firm had partnered with Sety, a technology …

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With the current hardship being faced by Nigerians as a result of the removal of fuel subsidy by the federal government and the over 300 percent increase in the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), stakeholders in the transportation and logistics sector are calling on Nigerians to adopt the use of Autogas as an …

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Flutterwave, Africa’s payments technology company, has joined the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) payment orchestration platform to facilitate travel to sub-Saharan Africa. With this integration, airlines across the world are able to process payments from customers through cards, bank transfers, mobile money, alternative payment methods, and other payment modes available on Flutterwave. IATA Financial Gateway …

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To complement the 100 motorcycles, NIPOST launched 10 more operational mail vans bringing the total number of recently launched vans to 20. The Federal Government on Friday inaugurated 100 motorcycles and 10 mail vans to boost logistics services, drive efficient parcel and mail delivery in the country. Dr. William Alo, the Permanent Secretary of the …

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Chairman, Andoni PDP chapter, thanked the council chairman and his team for the initiative, geared towards alleviating the plight of the people at such a critical time. Andoni Local Government in Rivers on Friday commissioned three vehicles to kick-start the transportation subsidy scheme in the area. The vehicles are to serve travelers in the area …

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The Senate has condemned in very strong terms, the proliferation of illegal Motor Parks and Pick- Up points within the nation’s Capital Territory. Accordingly, the Senate Thursday asked the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) to close down illegal garages.  The Senate has asked the FCT Administration, the VIO, FRSC, and other relevant agencies to immediately commence a joint task …

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