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FRSC/NCS Ready For Immediate Integration Of National Vehicle Information Database

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) and Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) have commenced an intensive vehicle database integration of the two government agencies. The collaboration, according to a release signed by Corps Public Education Officer, ACM Bisi Kazeem and Nigeria Customs National Public Relations Officer, Chief Superintendent of Customs, Abdullahi Maiwada was effected during the …

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Nigeria’s Transport System needs to be Inclusive

People with disabilities often face difficulties when accessing transport services. Inadequate and unsuitable options restrict their mobility, independence, and ability to navigate their communities. This limits their opportunities for employment, education, healthcare, and social engagement. These individuals can also be very vocal about their experiences – sharing comments online that can shape the branding and marketing of …

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FRSC goes after unlicensed drivers on Ore-Benin expressway

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Ore Unit Command has commenced a special operation to keep unlicensed drivers off the Benin-Ore expressway in Ondo State. Mrs. Yetunde Adesina, the unit Commander told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Ore at the commencement of the operation that the measure was necessary to save …

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‘Africa needs railways for rapid development’ – Russian railway giant

CEO of TMH stated that Africa is strategic not only to Russia but to the main financial and industrial institutions across the world. Transmashholding (TMH), Russia’s leading manufacturer of railway rolling stock, says Africa is in dire need of modern railway infrastructure to propel the continent to rapid development. The Chief Executive Officer of TMH, …

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FCTA to spend ₦50bn on rehabilitation of Abuja rail mass transit

The MD, CCECC, said that the rehabilitation of the vandalized components of the ARMT system was critical to the development of the transportation system in the FCTA. The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) on Friday, announced the award of ₦5 billion contract for the rehabilitation of the Abuja Rail Mass Transit (ARMT) System. The News …

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Gov. Alia flags off the construction of 16 Makurdi township roads

The governor added that the roads would improve transportation within the city, create ancillary job opportunities and stimulate economic growth. Benue’s Gov. Hyacinth Alia flagged off the construction of 16 Makurdi township roads measuring 15.39km on Monday, August 7, 2023. The governor said at the flag-off that the contract, awarded to an indigenous firm, was …

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Mass, cheap transportation as palliative for fuel subsidy removal

Sir: Following the removal of fuel subsidy by the Federal Government, petrol prices have gone from N195/liter to N617/liter. This has resulted in hikes in transport fares, which is placing a major strain on the disposable income of the people in the country. The situation is further compounded by the absence of a metro line …

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