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Lawmaker set to terminate Olomi-Olojuoro road rehabilitation contractor

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 moves to digitize Nigeria’s transport, logistics sector

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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APONGBON BRIDGE: LASTMA WARNS MOTORISTS AGAINST CONTRAVENING TRAFFIC LAWS

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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Uber adds more features in App to enhance driver, passenger safety

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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Fuel subsidy removal: Making Autogas alternative to fuel for transportation

With the current hardship being faced by Nigerians as a result of the removal of fuel subsidy by the federal government and the over 300 percent increase in the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), stakeholders in the transportation and logistics sector are calling on Nigerians to adopt the use of Autogas as an …

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Nigerian fintech Flutterwave partners with IATA to simplify payments for airlines serving Africa

Flutterwave, Africa’s payments technology company, has joined the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) payment orchestration platform to facilitate travel to sub-Saharan Africa. With this integration, airlines across the world are able to process payments from customers through cards, bank transfers, mobile money, alternative payment methods, and other payment modes available on Flutterwave. IATA Financial Gateway …

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FG inaugurates 100 motorcycles, 10 vans to boost logistics services

To complement the 100 motorcycles, NIPOST launched 10 more operational mail vans bringing the total number of recently launched vans to 20. The Federal Government on Friday inaugurated 100 motorcycles and 10 mail vans to boost logistics services, drive efficient parcel and mail delivery in the country. Dr. William Alo, the Permanent Secretary of the …

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Rivers LG launches 3 buses to subsidize transportation

Chairman, Andoni PDP chapter, thanked the council chairman and his team for the initiative, geared towards alleviating the plight of the people at such a critical time. Andoni Local Government in Rivers on Friday commissioned three vehicles to kick-start the transportation subsidy scheme in the area. The vehicles are to serve travelers in the area …

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Senate to FCTA: Close down illegal garages

The Senate has condemned in very strong terms, the proliferation of illegal Motor Parks and Pick- Up points within the nation’s Capital Territory. Accordingly, the Senate Thursday asked the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) to close down illegal garages.  The Senate has asked the FCT Administration, the VIO, FRSC, and other relevant agencies to immediately commence a joint task …

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Kano-Maradi Project: FG Requests Mota-Engil to Consider CNG, LPG in Procuring Railway Engines

The federal government has asked Mota-Engil, Nigeria Limited, the Contractor handling the Kano-Maradi railway project to consider procuring Compressed National Gas (CNG) and Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) as against Diesel Multiple Unit (DMU) engines for the rail line Rolling Stock for more environmentally-friendly operators. The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Transportation, Dr. Magdalene Ajani, disclosed …

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