In commemoration of the annual United Nations Global Road Safety Week, the Lagos State Government has assured residents that it will continue to put in place measures that will help curb road accidents. The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Transportation, Engr. Abdulhafiz Toriola gave this assurance in Alausa while speaking on the significance of the Year …
The United Nations (UN) Road Safety Trust Fund Implementation Partners is collaborating with the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA) to commence implementation of “safer streets for road users”. This is aimed at curbing the rate of accidents and promoting safety on Nigerian roads. The Executive Director of GreenLight Initiative, Mr. Simon Obi, spoke during a …
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LAGOS – The Minister of Transportation, Mu’azu Sambo on Sunday commissioned five fully bulletproof patrol boats, five refurbished boats, a search and rescue clinic, four 35-seater boats, as well as an administrative building belonging to the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) in Lagos. Speaking at the inauguration on Sunday, the Director General of …
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As the United Nations Global Road Safety Week ends today, the Lagos State government has been urged to make the state’s non-motorized transport policy effective, as it is critical to reducing road accident fatalities. The Captain of Cycology Riding Club, Temitope George, made the appeal, yesterday, at Iyana-Oworo, Lagos, when members of five cycling clubs …
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Folalumi Alaran in Abuja A non-governmental organization (NGO) GreenLight Initiative focused on improving road safety in Nigeria, has urged the Federal Government to implement a 30-kilometer speed limit on Nigerian roads and take measures to promote sustainable transportation systems. The call was made by Mr. Simon Patrick Obi, the Executive Director of the organization, during …
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The Chief Director of the Ministry of Roads and Highway, Mr Abass Awolu has indicated Ghana’s commitment to ensuring progress in the implementation of the six-lane Abidjan-Lagos Corridor Highway Development Project. He said the project, a key infrastructure that will traverse one of the most important road corridors, was a high priority in the economic …
In commemoration of the 7th UN Road Safety Week 2023, GreenLight Initiative has called on the government to prioritize walking, cycling, and safe public transportation in Nigeria. According to the organization, the UN Road Safety Week is a biennial global road safety campaign celebrated to raise awareness about the importance of road safety and to …
Federal Government, yesterday, commissioned Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) enforcement and security boats and other infrastructure forming the $195 million deep blue projects for improved waterways and capacity in line with global best practices and economic development. The inauguration in Lagos witnessed five new patrol/security boats, five refurbished search and rescue/pollution control boats, …
GAC Motor Nigeria, a leading automobile manufacturer, is proud to announce its ground-breaking partnership with Jiji and Cars45, two of the most prominent names in the Nigerian automotive marketplace. This strategic alliance aims to reshape the automotive industry landscape by offering Nigerian car users unprecedented access to brand-new and used GAC Motor vehicles through Jiji …
He said the Ondo port would cost the private developers the sum of $1,480,465,253 and would be concessioned for a period of 50 years. The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved port development projects worth $4,713,841,477 in Delta, Ondo, and Lagos States. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the approval was given during …
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