Chiagozie Azubuike

Transport Policy Analyst and member of the International Association of Waterborne Infrastructure, Lanre Badmus, has decried the Federal Government’s inability to capture inland waterways development in the Infrastructure Support Fund (ISF). He said already, the institutions responsible for inland waterways development at the Federal and State levels are not well resourced, noting that poor funding …

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In the vast expanse of Africa, the transportation sector acts as an indispensable cornerstone, fuelling economic activities, interlinking metropolises, and forging a network between diverse cultures. In the case of Kenya, road transportation becomes a pivotal cog in the wheels of its economy and societal fabric. It acts as a robust bridge between diverse economic …

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The Lagos State Government has announced the temporary closure of specific roadways in a bid to facilitate ongoing construction projects. The entrance to CMD Road, along with the Access Road to Isheri-Olowora on the Shagamu bound carriageway, are the designated areas subject to these closures. The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Transportation, Abdulahfiz Toriola, disclosed this …

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The Delta State government and Jet Systems Automobile Industry Limited have entered into a partnership towards deploying Jet Electric Vehicles (EV) in the state for mass transportation purposes. The talks also centered on the establishment of solar-powered charging stations on strategic highways within the state to facilitate the charging of EVs when deployed for operations. …

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The Sector Commander, Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, Bauchi State Command, Mr. Patrick Ikaba says the rate of road accidents has reduced in the first and second quarter of this year 2023. He told DAILY POST on Thursday in his office that the command had reduced the rate of road accidents in the State as …

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RIVERS State Government has said it would no long tolerate severe damages done to major roads it has constructed with huge funds due to reckless parking by trucks owned by the BUA Group and others operating in the state. The State Commissioner for Works, Dr George-Kelly Alabo, and that of the Ministry of Transport, Dr. …

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MD, Lagos State Ferry Services Balogun noted that the Floating Pontoon Jetty was made from solid, durable materials and a safe choice for all weather conditions. The Lagos State Government (LASG) has completed the construction of a modern floating jetty at CMS-Marina to enhance the safe commuting of residents and visitors in Lagos. The Managing …

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Let me start this write-up by reminiscing on a personal tragedy my immediate supervisor told me some years back. According to her, she was at a wedding ceremony of a colleague of hers when she got a call that her father had been involved in an accident; he was knocked by a vehicle. That accident …

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Road accidents have become a recurring nightmare in Nigeria, claiming thousands of lives and causing immeasurable pain to families and communities. The recent data released by the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) paints a grim picture of the first half of this year, with no fewer than 4,387 lives lost in road crashes. These statistics …

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Stakeholders in the transportation sector have advocated for regional connectivity of rail networks in the country to boost intercity trade and facilitate development. The stakeholders, who gathered at the second yearly National Transport Technology Conference and Exhibition webinar organized by the Forum for Transport Commissioners, agreed that states could leverage the existing national rail line …

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