The governor noted that the planned project would be environmentally friendly. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Otu disclosed this in Calabar during a media interaction to mark his 100 days in office. He said that the planned rail line, which would come to fruition during the lifetime of his administration, would help …
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The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) on Wednesday warned motorists plying the Lagos-Badagry expressway against overloading and speeding during the ember months. Williams Manga, Badagry unit commander, FRSC, gave the warning at a sensitization program organized for table water truck drivers. Mr Manga attributed major road crashes to speed limit violations and overloading, urging drivers …
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The revenue generated from rail transport in the second of 2023 increased from N768 million in the first quarter to N1.1 billion- an increase of 69.7%. This is according to data obtained from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). When compared to the corresponding quarter of 2022, revenue from rail transport increased by 83% from …
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The vision for an integrated transport system is increasingly becoming a reality, writes Tayo Ogunbiyi It is no longer news that the Lagos Blue Line Rail has commenced commercial operations. At exactly 9.07 am, on Monday, September 4, 2023, Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu boarded the train from the first coach and walked to …
September 7, (THEWILL) – Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, has directed officials of the Federal Road Maintenance Agency (FERMA) that henceforth intervention on roads would be done using concrete technology to ensure durability. The Minister gave the directive while inspecting some failed portions of the Afikpo-Abakaliki Road on Thursday. According to Umahi, if earlier …
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The operator records 30 trips, and 7,000 passengers in three days It was meant to be a skeletal operation that would gradually morph into an electricity-powered metro line, but in three days, the Lagos Blue Line rail, which started operations last Monday, has recorded 30 trips with over 7,000 passengers conveyed. Passengers, who rode on the train, …
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Piqued by the attendant effect of the removal of fuel subsidies, experts have identified gas as a ready alternative but lamented the high cost of converting vehicles from premium motorspirit (PMS) to gas. Besides, industry experts said there is no gainsaying that gas has become the way to go as an alternative to fuel, especially …
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Carloha Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to be a front-runner in the automotive industry, pushing boundaries and setting new standards with its commitment to sustainable mobility. This is even as the firm unveiled a showroom at the Palms in Lekki, Lagos, where it plans to showcase cutting-edge electric vehicles together with other luxury range of …
