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June 07, (THEWILL) – The Minister of State for Development, Francophone and International Partnerships, HE. Chrysoula Zacharopoulou has expressed satisfaction with the level of support France is giving to Lagos State, in improving its public transport system. The Minister, who was in Nigeria to represent the French Government at the inauguration of Nigeria’s 16th President, …

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MARRAKECH, Morocco, 5 June 2023 -/African Media Agency (AMA)/- Yango, one of the leading ride-hailing services operating in Africa, showcased its commitment to the continent’s development at the highly anticipated GITEX AFRICA, bringing together innovators, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders to discuss the future of technology and its impact on the African continent. Under the esteemed High …

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“The CNG vehicles are a solution, that’s why we produce them. We made space for CNG, LNG, and Fuel so that anyone available in an area can be used to drive the vehicles. Electric cars, biogas, and solar-powered vehicles are also produced in this factory.” Similarly, the Governor of Anambra State, represented by the Commissioner …

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A leading global firm in energy management and automation, Schneider Electric, has said that it is high time Nigerians began to consider electric vehicles. Its Country President, Ajibola Akindele, who spoke at a recent demonstration of the growing interest in electric vehicles, showcasing the cutting-edge range of Electrical Vehicle (EV) chargers at the West African …

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The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has said that it will support the development of bicycle lanes in the provision of the arterial and district infrastructures across the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, in furtherance of climate change mitigation and for the comfort of the cyclists. FCT Permanent Secretary, Olusade Adesola, gave the assurance in Abuja …

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The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has blamed most fatal road accidents across the country on night travels and overloading. The Corps Marshal, Dauda Biu, said this following a fatal crash that occurred along the Kano-Ringim road on Friday, June 2, which involved 35 people, with 12 injured and 18 killed. About 40,000 people die …

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A statement released by the Director of Information and Communication, Muhammad Sule, on Sunday, June 4, said the Permanent Secretary of the FCTA, Olusade Adesola, disclosed this at an event held to mark the 2023 World Bicycle Day in Abuja, on Saturday, June 3. The permanent secretary noted that the bicycle lanes were already captured in …

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The Amalgamated Union of App-Based Transport Workers of Nigeria (AUATWON) has expressed concerns over the ripple effect of the new fuel price on its members. Adedamola Adeniran, National President of the union in a statement on Friday in Lagos, said the new fuel price was causing hardship on its members’ earnings and patronages. Mr. Adediran …

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It was another frank conversation on problems, prospects, and opportunities in the air transport sector, at the National Aviation Conference (FNAC) in Abuja, recently. Regulators and operators alike were on the same page on the need for in-depth reforms to wean the sector off bureaucratic hurdles. WOLE OYEBADE reports. World airlines have projected full industry …

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The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, says his administration has deployed over 600 smart and intelligent video surveillance cameras as well as intelligent transportation cameras for traffic management in the state. Sanwo-Olu added that his government had begun a digital identity project to drive the identity management ecosystem for a smarter city. Speaking at …

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