Chiagozie Azubuike

Federal Government, in Abuja, yesterday, said about 3,318 kilometers of rail lines are being considered across the country. This came as stakeholders insisted that unless Africa is linked by a railway network, a projected boost in intra-African trade, as envisaged under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCTA), would remain a mirage. Speaking at an …

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The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) and the Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) have cautioned boat operators and users to abide by the rules of engagement and observe all safety and security measures on waterways. This follows the increasing water level and tides of inland waterways in Lagos with the various alerts on the intensity …

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The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has urged boat operators and ferry service providers to adhere to safety rules and regulations to avoid accidents. Mrs. Elsie Egwuatu, Head of Marine Operations, NIWA, made the appeal at the training of the Waterfront Boat Owners and Transporters Association of Nigeria (WABOTAN) on Saturday in Lagos. The News …

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The Secretary General of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO), Kitack Lim, is expected in Nigeria this weekend for the Nigeria International Maritime Summit 2022.   The summit scheduled to hold today, November 20 – 22, 2022 will present an avenue to discuss regional policies and operational perspectives on Decarbonisation and Green House Gas Emissions in shipping.  The …

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Ministers of Transport from African nations Nigeria inclusive alongside top railway firms are billed to attend an international railway conference between November 15th and 16th at the Abuja Convention and Trade Centre. The second railway conference to be hosted by the Nigerian Ministry of Transportation in partnership with the Abuja Chamber of Commerce and African …

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You prepare for violence every time you set out in Lagos to take the bus. The sort of violence to which I refer may turn out to be, at the end of the day, only verbal. You escape having to engage in loquacious fisticuffs and nobody slaps you in the face or rips your jeans. …

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The Federal and Lagos State governments have pledged to take action on the repair of the Eko and Apongbon bridges. Traders and illegal occupants under the bridges would also be evicted. Declaring zero tolerance for the abuse of bridges, they hinged the action on the need to save lives and protect the infrastructure. While inspecting …

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Sambo said this in a statement by his Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Dr. Sam Idiagbonya, on Sunday in Abuja. The minister said this at the 20th Convocation Ceremony of Igbinedion University, Okada, Edo.Sambo said the President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration’s agenda of infrastructure development and social inclusion had not left Edo behind.According to him, …

The Minister of Transportation, Mu’azu Sambo has assured Nigerians that the Federal Government’s Rail Modernisation Programme would connect every state capital in the country. Read More »

Worried by the condition of Nigeria’s road network, the Federal Road Maintenance Agency (FERMA) has painted a gloomy picture of the roads and highways, saying they have expired, with little or no capacity needed to utilize. The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Nuruddeen Rafindadi, said some of the roads, regrettably, had exceeded their lifespan. Rafindadi spoke …

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The Federal Government has assured that the Itakpe-Ajaokuta-Warri rail line will be constructed to link Abuja for ease of transportation for people along the corridor. The Minister of Transportation, Muazu Sambo, gave the assurance on Monday in Abuja while presenting the achievements of his ministry at the second edition of the PMB Administration Scorecard 2015-2023. …

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