Day: 11 September 2023

C’River govt to construct rail lines, check criminality

As part of efforts to open up the state and create economic prosperity for citizens, the Cross River State Governor, Bassey Otu, said his administration will embark on the construction of rail lines from Calabar to the Northern part of the state within the lifespan of his administration.    Otu gave this hint while addressing the press …

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Fuel subsidy removal: Edo govt. begins free transport service

The Edo State Government inaugurated its free transport scheme on Monday to cushion the effects of the fuel subsidy removal in the state. Speaking at the inauguration, Gov. Godwin Obaseki urged residents to use the Edo City Transport Ltd. (ECTS) free buses regularly as it was designed to help them get over the hardship caused …

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Sanwo-Olu boasts that Tinubu will inaugurate Lagos Light Rail Red Line soon

The project will provide alternatives to road and water modes of transportation within the Lagos metropolis. The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has said that President Bola Tinubu will inaugurate the Red Line of the Lagos Light Rail project before the end of 2023. Sanwo-Olu made the disclosure during his ride as the first passenger …

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Finally, Lagos Blue Line Rail Mass Transit commences commercial operations

This development comes after nearly four decades since its conception in 1983. In a historic moment, the long-awaited Blue Line Rail Mass Transit in Lagos State has finally commenced commercial operations. This development comes after nearly four decades since its conception in 1983. The inauguration of this significant transportation system marks a major milestone for …

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NSIB begins investigation as aircraft skids off runway at Lagos airport

This is with the aim of identifying the probable causes and proffering safety recommendations that can prevent reoccurrence. The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB), has commenced an investigation into an incident involving a United Nigeria Airlines Embraer ERJ145 which occurred en route to Lagos from Abuja on Thursday by 6.33 p.m. (local time). This is …

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Cross River govt plans rail line to link Obudu to Calabar

The governor noted that the planned project would be environmentally friendly. Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River says his administration has begun plans to construct a rail line that will link Obudu from Calabar. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Otu disclosed this in Calabar during a media interaction to mark his 100 …

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Lagos govt dissolves Park & Garages committee as MC Oluomo returns to NURTW

The Lagos State government has returned the management and coordination of parks and garages to the NURTW. The Lagos State Government has dissolved its Parks and Garages Committee to pave the way for the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) to coordinate activities across motor parks and garages in the state. This is coming …

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