Chiagozie Azubuike

Chinese construction giant China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) has launched its self-operated rail freight service connecting Lagos to Ibadan. The company flagged off the service in late March, marking “the official commencement of commercial freight operations,” wrote John Zhao, chief representative and executive director of CCECC, on X. Utilising a cross-border rail transport model, …

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Traditional ride-hailing platforms often dictate pricing through fixed estimates and surge pricing, leaving both drivers and riders with little control. inDrive is changing the game with a unique model that puts power back into the hands of users. By allowing drivers to set their own fares and allowing riders to negotiate, inDrive ensures fairness, transparency, …

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The Plateau State Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) to reopen and operate the Jos–Kuru rail corridor, aiming to boost regional transport infrastructure and stimulate economic activity. The agreement, reported by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday, is expected to enhance mobility and trade within …

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The managing director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), Dr. Kayode Opeifa, has highlighted the crucial role of the South-East Development Commission (SEDC) in the federal government’s rail modernisation vision. He said this on Wednesday during a working visit by the leadership of the SEDC to the NRC Headquarters in Lagos. It was the first …

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Importers and exporters in Nigeria’s hinterlands now have an alternative to road transport with the Apapa-Moniya rail service, offering a direct link to global markets. The service, launched last month in partnership with the Nigerian Railway Corporation, now operates three times a week, cutting down the time it takes for goods to reach the port …

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In Kaduna State, Governor Uba Sani continues to break barriers and defy huge odds to literally and metaphorically unify and inter-connect the people and their communities. Beyond the widely acclaimed restoration of peace, safety and security across the state, Governor Uba Sani is ramping up an unprecedented mission of linking the entire state – all …

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The Lagos State Government has announced plans to redesign the Oshodi Transport Interchange (OTI) to integrate the facility with the Red Line and Blue Line rail systems, advancing its Rail Mass Transit project. This initiative aims to deliver seamless connectivity between the two key rail networks and enhance commuters’ experience in Lagos. The disclosure was …

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The Federal Road Safety Corps has promised to intensify patrols on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway to deal with those driving against traffic and other route violations. The new officer-in-charge, Ibafo Outpost, Ogun State, Ibrahim Olajide, made this known during a courtesy visit to The Punch Place, Magboro, Ogun State, on Wednesday. Under what he called special …

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LAGOS – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is calling for the rapid adoption of digital identity technologies to enhance aviation security and operational efficiency. A statement by the association said that leading government and industry stakeholders in aviation security participating in the Sydney Leaders Week Conference supported this position, emphasizing the need for collaboration …

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Over the years, it has been taken for granted by policymakers and appointed political leaders who manage air transport in Nigeria that Nigerian airlines do not have capacity and therefore will not be encouraged to operate international destinations.  An industry insider told THISDAY that when the former Minister of Aviation was chiding Nigerian carriers, telling them …

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