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SoftAlliance has launched a technology solution in the transport sector tagged Traffic Enforce. According to a statement, the firm is specialized in developing solutions aimed at using technology to enhance traffic management and enforce regulations. The recently launched technology was displayed at the 2022 National Transport Technology Exhibition which was organized by the Nigeria Transportation …

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ITS (UK), the industry association for intelligent transport systems professionals, is recruiting a new leader as secretary general Jennie Martin retires after nearly a quarter of a century with the society. Arup’s Ryan Hood, chair of ITS (UK), is leading the search for a new chief executive officer who will take over at the end …

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Three Airbus and Boeing aircraft were cleared for lease by the federal government yesterday in order to start domestic flights.At the conclusion of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting in Abuja, the Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, informed reporters that the new airline had already been christened. Three Airbus and Boeing aircraft were cleared for …

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There will be a 31-km redline passengers rail service from Oyingbo, Lagos State, to Agbado in Ogun State which is set to begin in the first quarter of 2023. This was made known during the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the rail project between Ogun and Lagos states. Secretary to the Ogun …

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The Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority (NEPZA) says it has attracted one billion dollars investment in Niger. A statement on Saturday by NEPZA’s Head of Corporate Communications, Mr Martins Odeh, said the authority remained resolute on its mandate as a key player in pursuing Nigeria’s economic development. The Authority had secured an investment worth 100 …

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Nigeria needs to upgrade its transport system by adopting modern transportation strategies such as multimodal transportation system driven through the use of automated and digital technology systems. The shape and form of transport networks generally reflect the quality of lives and level of development of a nation. Nigeria has not been able to achieve most …

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Last week, Dana Air, a local Nigerian Airline amongst others, introduced additional flights on its Lagos and Abuja route network. The airline is of the view that said, based on public demand and the desire to meet the growing need and also inline with its strategic route expansion. The introduction of the additional flights was …

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Director, Centre for Multi-Modal Transport Studies, University of Lagos, Professor Iyiola Oni has said multi-modalism will promote accessibility, thus reducing carbon footprint with greener transport. Besides, he said the development of effective policies for sustainable accessibility and mobility in urban areas of Nigeria is necessary, stating that effective and efficient multi-modal transport constitutes a catalyst …

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•To introduce electric buses, targets 22 million commuters Oando has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA), to revolutionise public mass transit buses. The Mou with LAMATA, the Lagos State Government agency tasked with planning, implementing, regulating and franchising sustainable integrated public transport was signed on Thursday, April …

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The Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its posture on implementing Integrated Multi-modal Transportation in the state. At the opening ceremony of the National Transport Technology Conference and Exhibition at Victoria Island, Lagos, the Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu affirmed that Lagos State has been at the forefront of investment in a technological driven …

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