Chiagozie Azubuike

Lagos State government, yesterday, warned motorists against the use of defective, improperly registered, and plate-less vehicles on its roads. It explained that the offences contravene Sections 15 and 16 of the state’s Transport Reform Law 2018. In a statement by the Deputy Director, of Public Affairs, Bolanle Ogunlola, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Transportation, Abdulhafiz …

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University don, Emmanuel Mogaji, has advocated a multi-faceted approach that challenges existing norms, to support women’s empowerment and opens pathways for their active involvement in the transport industry in Africa. According to him, the transport industry remains a stronghold of male domination, limiting women’s participation and impeding their progress. The prevalence of male-centric work environments, …

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Following reports and complaints by road users, the Mechanic Operation Enforcement Unit (MOEU), an enforcement unit of the Lagos State Ministry of Transportation, has started a clamp down on mechanics, who have converted highways in Lagos into workshops. A warning message from the unit sighted by The Guardian, yesterday, reads: “Stop using the road as a …

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Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, yesterday performed the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of the 21.7km Anchau-Gadas-Palla road in Kubau and Ikara Local Council Areas of the State. The groundbreaking ceremony, which is part of the activities lined up to mark Governor Sani’s 100 days in office, is a significant milestone in rural development …

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• Give us the benefit of the Doubt —LAMATA Considering the many deadline misses that it suffered, many would be forgiven for thinking that the Lagos Blue Rail Line project was jinxed. Originally billed for completion in 2011, the project, which was conceived to ease the pains of residents and visitors, sadly dragged on for 12 …

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According to him, alternative routes will be available to motorists during the diversion. The Lagos State Government has announced traffic diversion on Friday and Saturday (Sept.1 and Sept. 2) nights, between 10.00 p.m. to 6.00 a.m. daily to repair the newly installed truck barrier at the National Stadium Bridge. The Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Ministry …

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The minister added that he will partake at every level of discussions in order to actualize the project and will work together to achieve the feat. Minister of Transport, Sen. Sa’idu Alkali has pledged to support the plan by Kaduna State Government to reintroduce train services in Kaduna, which was suspended years ago. A statement …

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Former President Muhammadu Buhari inaugurated the rail line in January 2023. The Lagos Blue Line rail system will begin passenger operations today, Monday, September 4, 2023. The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) announced the development on Wednesday, August 30, 2023, with Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu joining members of the public for the inaugural ride. Here are 15 things you …

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The Taraba State Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, has resolved to reduce road crashes to the barest minimum in the state. Speaking to newsmen on Friday in Jalingo, the Sector Commander, Abdulmaliq Bello, said his major priority in the state is to ensure that road casualties are reduced and if possible, brought …

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