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Kogi State Government and the Chinese construction company, China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) have met to finalize arrangements to scale up business relationships in the areas of planning, financing, and execution of transport infrastructure in the state. At a meeting at the CCECC headquarters in Abuja, the Executive Officer, of Kogi State Investment Promotion and Public-Private …

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African Civil Aviation Commission (AFCAC) says it is working with all the stakeholders and support from its technical and financial partners to improve the 5th Freedom Traffic penetration in Africa from the current level of 14.5 percent to 30 percent by 2025. Fifth freedom, otherwise known as economic freedom in aviation, means the right for …

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As the global civil aviation regulatory space consolidates efforts to improve air safety, some countries, including Nigeria, are scaling up measures to ensure all areas are covered. The main goal is to help ensure that SARP’s implementation is better harmonized globally so that states have access to the significant socio-economic benefits of safe and reliable …

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The Permanent Secretary at the Federal Ministry of Transportation, Dr. Magdalene Ajani, has advised motorcycle riders and operators to adhere to traffic rules in order to reduce the rising cases of motorcycle-related accidents. She gave the advice during an interaction with the executives and members of the Riders and Owners of the Motorcycle Association of …

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Nigerians have become accustomed to long lines for gasoline and wild fluctuations in bus fares. Though the country is Africa’s largest producer of oil, its residents don’t benefit from a steady supply. (TNS) — Nigerians have become accustomed to long lines for gasoline and wild fluctuations in bus fares. Though the country is Africa’s largest …

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The managing director of the Nigerian Ports Authority, NPA, Mohammed Bello Koko, has said Nigeria has said the clearing of cargoes at Lekki Deep Sea Port would now take at least two days instead of the two weeks it takes at Apapa Port. He also revealed that NPA has commenced wresting cargoes meant for Nigerian …

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The Federal Controller of Works in Lagos State, Engr. Umar Bakare has stated that a section of Eko Bridge closed to vehicular traffic would be open by May 31. Bakare said that rehabilitation works on the bridge are ongoing, especially at the fire-damaged section of Apongbon. In a statement, on Sunday, he added that work …

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As part of the efforts to avoid traffic jams along the Lekki-Epe axis, technology-driven transportation solution provider; Truck Transit Park Limited (TTP) has expressed its readiness to deploy the electronic call-up system popularly known as ‘Eto’ to the newly commissioned $1.5 billion Lekki Deep Seaport in Lagos. The management of TTP is ready to deploy the …

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The Federal Government is to procure as well as install baggage scanners in train stations traversing Abuja-Kaduna-Kano cities. Minister of State for Transportation, Ademola Adegoroye, disclosed this to newsmen on Wednesday on the outcome of the weekly Federal Executive Council meeting presided over by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo at the State House, Abuja. According to …

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To minimize attacks on the country’s railway services, the Federal Executive Council (FEC) yesterday approved an N495 million contract for the procurement and installation of scanners in some railway stations. Specifically, the baggage scanners will be installed at the Kubwa, Idu, Jere, Rigassa, Kaduna, and Kano, among others. Minister of State for Transportation, Ademola Adegoroye, who stated …

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