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Lagos to close Eko Bridge for repairs

The Lagos State Government has announced 10 weeks partial closure of Eko Bridge from Costain to Alaka in bound National Stadium for emergency repairs by the federal government from June 4 to August 13. The state Commissioner for Transportation, Frederic Oladeinde, said in a statement that the repair was necessary to complete the rehabilitation works at the …

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ITS World Congress 2021: registrations open

Ertico, organiser of this year’s ITS World Congress, and the host City of Hamburg, have reaffirmed their commitment to make it an in-person event – and have formally opened registrations. It will take place on 11-15 October 2021 at the CCH Congress Centre and Messe Exhibition space in the German city – click here for registration information. “The decision …

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Fed Govt to develop databank for transporters

The Minister of State, Transportation, Ms. Gbemisola Saraki said the Ministry of Transportation and the Nigeria Institute of Transport Technology (NITT), will develop a databank for transporters and other stakeholders in the transport sector. She said the establishment of the database will make transportation system easier and safer considering the insecurity in the country. In …

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Lagos State to replace Okada with ‘last-mile buses’

Babajide Sanwo-Olu, governor of Lagos, has announced that the state will launch “last mile buses” next week to serve as alternatives to commercial motorcycles, popularly known as okada. The buses are expected to serve as an alternative means to get into streets that cannot be readily accessed by the Bus Rapid Transport (BRT) system. Lagos State …

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Lagos State to launch ‘last mile buses’ to replace okada

Babajide Sanwo-Olu, governor of Lagos, has announced that the state will launch “last mile buses” next week to serve as alternatives to commercial motorcycles, popularly known as okada. The buses are expected to serve as an alternative means to get into streets that cannot be readily accessed by the Bus Rapid Transport (BRT) system. Lagos State …

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Making Transport and Logistics System in Africa Smarter and Safer

Plan to attend, and join other leading professionals in the transportation industry at the ITS (UK) and ITS Nigeria joint webinar as we proffer workable solutions towards harnessing the countless potentials in the transport sector. Theme: Making Transport and Logistics System in Africa Smarter and Safer Date: Thursday, 22nd April 2021Venue: Zoom Platform (Link to …

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FG Sets Up Team To Develop First Made In Nigeria Electric Vehicle

Federal Government through its agency- the Nigerian Institute of Transport Technology in Zaria has inaugurated a 22- member team to develop the country’s electric cars. This is part of the Federal Government’s plan to join the movement to cut carbon emission. The Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, in 2019 directed for the committee to be …

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Oshodi Transport Interchange, A World Class Terminal In Lagos

Oshodi Transport interchange is the Biggest Bus terminal in Nigeria and West Africa. It is the first of its kind in Nigeria. The Oshodi transport interchange is a world-class bus terminal in Oshodi, Lagos State, Nigeria. It is a multi three-story facility featuring three separate terminals linked by the skywalk bridge. It is built in …

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Lagos To Join ‘League Of Cities With Effective Transportation

The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) has said that the Lagos Blue and Red rail lines will be operational by December 2022. The General Manager of the agency, Mrs. Abimbola Akinajo, made the disclosure during a visit by the officials of the Office of Transformation, Creativity, and innovation, (Office of Head of Service) on …

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