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This development is an initiative of the Lagos State Ministry of Transportation & SiiTech in collaboration with Lagos State Parks and Garages (LASPG). To address the challenges associated with commercial tricycles and motorcycles better known as Keke and Okada respectively in Lagos, the State Government is introducing digital registration to regulate transportation services. The state …

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The Federal Ministry of Works and Housing has said the Third Mainland Bridge is safe for motorists, contrary to trending pictures on social media that some pile caps have been vandalized. In a statement issued yesterday, the ministry said some pile caps were chiseled by the contractor it engaged to maintain some sections of the …

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EF Network, the parent company of Gab Taxi has unveiled a comprehensive group life insurance, accidental and medical insurance packages for drivers enrolled on the transport app. The chairman and chief executive officer of the company, Mr. Gideon Egbuchulam, who made the disclosure in a statement, said the move was consistent with the company’s commitment …

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Key Highlights LASTMA denied being banned by Governor Sanwo-Olu from arresting motorists who flout the state’s transport laws, describing the reports as fake and misleading. LASTMA has insisted that its officers and men would continue to enforce traffic laws whenever violated and punish offenders. The LASTMA General Manager explained that the false report, which is …

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The Lagos State Government has said that ahead of the commencement of operations by the Dangote Refinery in July, the state government is considering water transportation to cushion the effect of traffic in the area. The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Transportation, Abdulhafiz Toriola, made this known in an interview with our correspondent. He stated that …

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The shuttle buses which will ply the road every day except on Sundays would be deployed to designated routes within Jos, the state capital, for free, to ameliorate the sufferings of the people. Following the removal of oil subsidy by the Federal Government, the University of Jos has deployed free shuttle busses to ease the …

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An online car sales and financing platform, Betacar is transforming the automotive market with its innovative approach to used car financing. According to a statement, Betacar is disrupting traditional norms and empowering a wider range of eligible customers to own their dream. Its proprietary technology-enabled solution is specifically tailored for salary earners and small businesses. …

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The Amalgamated Union of App-based Transport Workers has lamented the 25 percent increase by the app-based firms, directing its members to begin a nationwide strike today. According to the union’s statement, the app-based firms’ increase stood between 25 to 30 percent, far from the union’s demand for a 200 percent increase and a 50 percent …

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The UN on Tuesday marked five decades of seat belt laws, affirming that the laws making seat belt use mandatory in cars have saved millions of lives. UN agencies said this while marking half a century of vehicular safety legislation around the world. “The compulsory wearing of safety belts, as well as helmets for two-wheelers, …

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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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