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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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ICTSI’s Onne Multipurpose Terminal celebrates safety milestone

International Container Terminal Services, Inc.’s (ICTSI) Nigerian cargo facility, Onne Multipurpose Terminal (OMT) reached a safety milestone after clocking in two million man-hours with zero lost time injury (LTI). OMT attained the landmark two years after it began commercial operations in 2021. A celebration was arranged to honor the achievement, which is more than simply …

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Possible EVS to Launch 100% Electric Taxis in Abuja

Affirm, Possible Electric Vehicle Services (PEVS), plans to launch a fleet of taxis that are 100% electric in Abuja.  The Chief Executive Officer of PEVS, Mosope Olaosebikan, who disclosed this in a statement recently, said his organization is thrilled to lead a transformation in the transportation sector. “In a groundbreaking move towards sustainable and eco-friendly …

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The Lagos State Parking Authority is committed to improving the parking culture of the State.

We understand that parking is a major challenge and contributes significantly to traffic congestion in the city, hence as an Authority we are saddled with the responsibility of regulating and monitoring parking situations, and addressing its challenges. Our goal is to create a more sustainable, well-coordinated, and efficient parking system that benefits all residents in …

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With tech, traffic offenders can’t escape sanctions – LASTMA

The Lagos State Traffic Management Agency has warned motorists in the state against various traffic offenses. The agency said its Traffic Management Solution handheld devices had been rolled out to provide video and photograph evidence against traffic offenders in the state. The TMS handheld camera, which was introduced by the agency in July 2021, was …

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Nigeria’s air transport makes progress amid challenges

There is no gainsaying the fact that the Nigerian aviation sector is plagued with myriads of challenges, which include: inadequate safety, security and surveillance equipment, parlous infrastructure, and obsolete equipment, a large number of unemployed trained professional Nigerian aviators, high debt profile of domestic airline operators, the over-bloated workforce in the aviation agencies, and difficulties …

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