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Jonny Baxter, British Deputy High Commissioner, explores Lagos’ Blue Line, anticipates the Red Line launch

British Deputy High Commissioner, HE Jonny Baxter visited and experienced the LRMT Blue Line Rail infrastructure. He rode the Blue Line from Marina to Mile 2, experiencing firsthand the growing transportation options available to residents. Engr. Mrs. Abimbola Akinajo, leading the LAMATA team, presented the security measures implemented on the Blue Line, showcasing the system’s …

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Lagos Government’s Bold Initiative: Mitigating Economic Crisis through Public Transport Fare Deduction

In response to the prevailing economic crisis gripping Nigeria, the Lagos State Government has embarked on a bold and proactive initiative aimed at alleviating the financial burden on commuters. At the forefront of this initiative is the decision to implement a 25% deduction in government-regulated public transport system (BRT, Ferry, Train) signaling a commitment to …

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Lagos state to procure over 2,000 vehicles for BRT system

The Lagos State Government has announced plans to acquire a minimum of 2,000 vehicles to enhance its state-run public transport system, with a particular focus on the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system. This announcement was made by the Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, in a conversation with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday. …

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Air Peace Explains Choice Of Gatwick For London Operations

Chairman of Air Peace Limited, Dr Allen Onyema at the weekend, explained that the airline chose Gatwick Airport for its Lagos-London flights because the United Kingdom authorities refused to give it Heathrow Airport. The airline had concluded all arrangements to commence the Lagos-London flight on March 30, 2024. Dr. Onyema, who spoke on Arise TV, …

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Nigeria’s Air Peace Will Operate Flights To London Gatwick With Norse Atlantic Boeing 787s

Norse will be using Air Peace’s slots at London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to connect LGW and Lagos, Nigeria. Norse Atlantic Airways and Air Peace, a Nigeria-based airline, have signed an aircraft, crew, maintenance, and insurance (ACMI) agreement, with the former operating routes on behalf of the latter between the United Kingdom and Nigeria. According to …

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LAMATA aligns with LASPA on Seamless Parking, Public Transport Integration

The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transportation Authority (LAMATA) through its Managing Director, Engr. Mrs. Abimbola Akinajo emphasized the importance of developing parking infrastructure alongside public transportation projects at a key stakeholder event in Lagos. LAMATA’s Managing Director stressed the synergy between parking and public transit, suggesting park-and-ride facilities near bus and train stations for a more …

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Tinubu Will Inaugurate Lagos Red Line Rail February 29, Says Sanwo-Olu

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday, said the much-anticipated Red Line rail will be commissioned on Thursday, February 29 by President Bola Tinubu. Governor Sanwo-Olu made the announcement at the Lagos State Parking Authority (LASPA) Stakeholders Forum themed: “Parking in Lagos, the journey so far – Assessing the social and economic impact of …

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FG installs 30-second biometric gates for Immigration at Airports

In line with international standards and best practices, the Federal Government has installed 30-second biometric clearance gates for the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) at all international airports in the country. The biometric gates can screen and clear a passenger within 30 seconds without any interface or contact with Immigration personnel. When inaugurated, it would provide seamless clearance …

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Jigawa: Governor Namadi plans to upgrade the landing strip to international cargo airport

Jigawa State Governor, Malam Umar Namadi, has announced his plans to upgrade Jigawa airport to an international cargo airport, as part of his policies geared towards boosting trade, commerce, investment, and services among local and international businessmen who have indicated an interest in opening a new chapter in the socio-economic development of the state. Governor …

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