Day: 22 August 2023

The Federal Government has inaugurated a solar-powered electric vehicle charging station at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) as part of efforts to reduce the use of fossil fuel vehicles that pollute the environment and contribute to global warming. Speaking at the event, yesterday, the Director General, of the National Automative Design and Development Council …

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Capital Luxury Transit in Akwa Ibom State has announced a 25% cut in transportation fares to all routes across the country. This was contained in a statement by the chairman of the group, Mr. Edidiong Udoidiong, made available to our correspondent in Uyo on Sunday. Udoidiong, who disclosed that the reduction commenced on June 15, …

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In the bustling streets of Lagos, a seemingly mundane collision underscored a widespread misunderstanding about third-party motor insurance among Nigerian motorists.  On August 16th, James Ehis was navigating the streets in his Toyota Highlander when a brake malfunction caused him to veer off his path, colliding with a 2020 Lexus RX parked near a barbershop …

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The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) says it will venture into value addition by organizing an operation tagged “Show of Readiness” to ensure all citizens are involved in saving lives. The Corps Public Education Officer, (CPEO) Assistant Corps Marshal (ACM), Mr Bisi Kazeem, disclosed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in …

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More than a year after the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) introduced its e-hailing service, travelers in and out of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have been confronted with terrible transport experiences while commercial drivers battle rougher business conditions. April 2023 was the first time in two years that Tofunmi Odelade would be visiting …

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Tuesday the 15 August, 2023, would remain memorable to me for several reasons. The first reason is that it was the first time since moving from the Zonal Command to the National Headquarters that I was privileged to give a talk on road safety. Secondly, my audience was a unique one as it was an …

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For Nigeria’s transportation system to be sustainable and safe, the different transportation modes, including land (road and rail) maritime (inland waterways and sea) and air must be synchronized through intramodality to ensure that passengers get value for money. This can only be achieved when each of the various modes operates in an environment that is …

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The Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps, Dauda Biu, has ordered an immediate clampdown on all old and rickety vehicles across the country. Biu gave the directives in a statement by the Corps Public Education Officer and Assistant Corps Marshal, Mr. Bisi Kazeem, on Thursday in Abuja. The FRSC marshal said the directive became necessary …

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Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke has urged the Minister of Transportation-designate, Gboyega Oyetola to prioritize the state’s need for rail transportation with a view to linking it to the national line. In a congratulatory statement issued by the Governor’s spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed on Thursday in Osogbo, the governor stressed the need for collaboration between the …

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Oluwo of Iwoland, His Imperial Majesty, Oba (Dr) Abdulrosheed Adewale Akanbi, has expressed confidence that the former governor of Osun State, Gboyega Oyetola will transform the transportation system of the country. Oba Akanbi said this in a statement on Thursday while congratulating Oyetola as the Minister-designate of Transport. Recall that President Bola Tinubu assigned portfolios …

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