Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State unveiled 106 vehicles to enhance the intra-city transport system in Yenagoa, the state capital, and its surrounding areas on Thursday. The new transport scheme, according to Governor Diri, will help cushion the effect of the removal of petrol subsidies and alleviate the sufferings of residents of the state. Diri …
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The Federal Government, through the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC), has acquired locally-assembled electric vehicles with its charging infrastructure from Nigerian mobility technology company, Jet Motors, a move that may signal the future of mainstream mobility in the country. Director-General of NADDC, Jelani Aliyu, said that the government is set to put a …
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Oki appealed to Lagos residents to embrace voluntary compliance with all laws guiding building construction. The Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA), on Thursday, embarked on a statewide campaign to educate residents on building regulations and control across all local councils to tame building collapse. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the theme …
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Residents further stated that a bad transportation system had made transport fares unregulated as drivers charge commuters using their discretion. Some residents in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have raised concerns over the unregulated and poor transportation system in the territory and urged the government to weed out unregistered transporters. The residents said in separate …
The conversion initiative aims to alleviate the financial burden caused by high petrol prices by providing an affordable and eco-friendly alternative. In response to the ongoing fuel hike in Nigeria, the Nigerian Institute of Transport Technology (NITT) has taken a proactive step to assist citizens by providing workshops across the country for converting petrol-powered vehicles …
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Shettima revealed that the meeting resolved to support enhanced engagements between State Governors and the leadership of the labour unions across the States. The National Economic Council (NEC), on Thursday in Abuja endorsed the proposed mass deployment of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) vehicles to all States for public transportation. The Director of Information, Office of …
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The lawmaker urged the House to mandate the Federal Ministry of Works and Housing to terminate the contract awarded to DC Engineering Limited for failing to deliver. The Member of the House of Representatives representing Oluyole Federal Constituency, Oyo State, Tolulope Akande-Sadipe has raised an alarm over the deplorable state of the Olomi Olojuoro, Ijebu-Igbo …
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NITT, DG noted that with the data bank, traffic volumes, and passenger movement could be monitored from NITT networks nationwide. Dr Bayero Farah, the Director-General of, the National Institute for Transport Technology (NITT), Zaria, says the institute is developing a data bank to strengthen Nigeria’s transport and logistics industry. Farah told the News Agency of …
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The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) today warned motorists particularly commercial bus operators against contravening traffic laws around the new Apongbon Bridge, CMS Bridge down to Marina on Lagos Island. The General Manager of LASTMA, Mr. Bolaji Oreagba disclosed this during his working visit with the Enforcement and Compliance team of the Authority to …
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An American vehicle-for-hire and delivery firm, Uber, yesterday, said it had included audio recording and an emergency response button feature in its App. It said drivers and riders deserved safety to keep raising the bar on safety by engaging in technology. Its Country Manager, Tope Akinwumi, said the firm had partnered with Sety, a technology …
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