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The Federal Government is to procure as well as install baggage scanners in train stations traversing Abuja-Kaduna-Kano cities. Minister of State for Transportation, Ademola Adegoroye, disclosed this to newsmen on Wednesday on the outcome of the weekly Federal Executive Council meeting presided over by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo at the State House, Abuja. According to …

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To minimize attacks on the country’s railway services, the Federal Executive Council (FEC) yesterday approved an N495 million contract for the procurement and installation of scanners in some railway stations. Specifically, the baggage scanners will be installed at the Kubwa, Idu, Jere, Rigassa, Kaduna, and Kano, among others. Minister of State for Transportation, Ademola Adegoroye, who stated …

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The Prime Minister of Anambra State Association of Town Unions (ASATU), Chief John Chukwudi Metchie, has commended Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo and the state Commissioner for Transportation, Mrs. Patricia Igwebuike, for the ongoing sensitization to safety requirements, which he said was preparatory to the commencement of water transportation in the state.    Metchie, who is also …

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Fashola said that Nigeria had demonstrated leadership by starting construction of its own side of the project. The Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, on Saturday, expressed satisfaction at the progress of work on all three sections of the ongoing Lagos-Badagry Expressway reconstruction and rehabilitation project. Fashola, during an inspection of the highway, said …

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“Argentina completed the first sale to Nigeria of a radar for civil use built by INVAP SE, which landed today in Abuja, the capital of Nigeria, and will be used for air traffic control in the African country…” The Nigerian government Thursday took delivery of an air traffic control radar from Argentina. “Argentina completed the …

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The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority has appointed Zilcotech International Limited as a consultant for the monitoring of the illegal erection of high structures nationwide. NCAA noted that this was in line with section 35(h) of the Civil Aviation Act 2022; and Parts 12.1.7.1.3.1, 12.1.7.1.2 (2), and 12.1.7.1.6 of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Regulations, (Nig. CARS) …

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The West Africa Container Terminal (WACT) commissioned 16 brand new terminal trucks to boost efficiency and cargo handling operations at Onne Port in Nigeria. Additionally, the new equipment is expected to improve the turnaround time for vessels calling WACT. Managing director of APM Terminals Nigeria, Frederik Klinke, commended WACT for acquiring and deploying the new …

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China Exim Bank backed off from financing one of Nigeria’s largest railway modernization projects. Key highlights:     China Development Bank (CDB) announced as the new financier for the Kaduna-Kano railway modernization project. China Exim Bank backed off from financing one of Nigeria’s largest railway modernization projects. Chinese Construction Engineering Company (CCEC) Nigeria Ltd and the …

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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is launching “Focus Africa” to strengthen aviation’s contribution to Africa’s economic and social development and improve connectivity, safety, and reliability for passengers and shippers. The initiative IATA said will align private and public stakeholders to deliver measurable progress in six areas. Commenting on the development, the IATA Director General, …

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