Chiagozie Azubuike

The Seaport Terminal Operators Association of Nigeria (STOAN) has assured the new transportation ministers of the full cooperation of port terminal operators in the discharge of their duties. The Chairman of STOAN, Vicky Haastrup, gave the pledge in a statement while felicitating the Minister of Transportation, Mu’azu Sambo and the Minister of State for Transportation, …

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The recent hike in the price of commuting on the Lagos Rapid Bus Transport (BRT) scheme was a child of necessity in the face of skyrocketing cost of diesel. It is understandable that franchisees have to cover the cost of operation, but there is a lot more the state government can do than jack up …

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Some users of Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) transport in Lagos on Sunday expressed their views over the N100 increase in transportation fare which took effect on July 13. They spoke in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos. NAN reports that Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu had approved the increase of N100 on …

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Travel between Nigerian states has a reputation of disregarding the time of travelers and being generally tardy and uncomfortable. TAPIS is changing the narrative by being right on time and providing travelers with the most comfortable trip ever with various comforting features. Touch and Pay Technologies, the number one NFC & transport payments processor in …

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SoftAlliance has launched a technology solution in the transport sector tagged Traffic Enforce. According to a statement, the firm is specialized in developing solutions aimed at using technology to enhance traffic management and enforce regulations. The recently launched technology was displayed at the 2022 National Transport Technology Exhibition which was organized by the Nigeria Transportation …

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ITS (UK), the industry association for intelligent transport systems professionals, is recruiting a new leader as secretary general Jennie Martin retires after nearly a quarter of a century with the society. Arup’s Ryan Hood, chair of ITS (UK), is leading the search for a new chief executive officer who will take over at the end …

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Three Airbus and Boeing aircraft were cleared for lease by the federal government yesterday in order to start domestic flights.At the conclusion of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting in Abuja, the Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, informed reporters that the new airline had already been christened. Three Airbus and Boeing aircraft were cleared for …

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There will be a 31-km redline passengers rail service from Oyingbo, Lagos State, to Agbado in Ogun State which is set to begin in the first quarter of 2023. This was made known during the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the rail project between Ogun and Lagos states. Secretary to the Ogun …

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The Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority (NEPZA) says it has attracted one billion dollars investment in Niger. A statement on Saturday by NEPZA’s Head of Corporate Communications, Mr Martins Odeh, said the authority remained resolute on its mandate as a key player in pursuing Nigeria’s economic development. The Authority had secured an investment worth 100 …

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Nigeria needs to upgrade its transport system by adopting modern transportation strategies such as multimodal transportation system driven through the use of automated and digital technology systems. The shape and form of transport networks generally reflect the quality of lives and level of development of a nation. Nigeria has not been able to achieve most …

Nigeria’s transport sector: Making it more attractive for investors Read More »