Category: Transport

Rivers Inaugurates Free Bus Scheme
June 2, 2020 No Responses

Rivers Inaugurates Free Bus Scheme

The Rivers Government has inaugurated a COVID-19 Free Bus Scheme to cushion the effect of the pandemic on residents and visitors to the state. The scheme was inaugurated on Monday in Port Harcourt by the Commissioner for Transport, Mr Sunny...
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NRC Working Out Guidelines To Contain Covid-19 Spread
May 25, 2020 No Responses

NRC Working Out Guidelines To Contain Covid-19 Spread

The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC)  is working  out new guidelines of operations  to help to contain the spread of Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19 ). The Director  of Operations of NRC, Mr Niyi Alli,  made the disclosure  in an interview with...
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Ayade Suspends Activities Of Cross River Transport Agency
May 25, 2020 No Responses

Ayade Suspends Activities Of Cross River Transport Agency

Governor  Ben Ayade has suspended activities of the Cross River Commercial Transport Regulatory Agency (CRCTRA) for faillure to obey the state’s Tax Exemption Law. The Tax Exemption Law is designed  for the low income earners and small scale busine...
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Interstate Movement: FRSC Turns Back 1,292 Vehicles
May 19, 2020 No Responses

Interstate Movement: FRSC Turns Back 1,292 Vehicles

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), turned back 1,292 vehicles from Ogun and Lagos States’ boundaries in the last two weeks, while enforcing the Federal Government’s restrictions on interstate movements. Mr Samuel Obayemi, FRSC Zonal Commanding Officer i...
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FRSC Impounds 40 Overloaded Vehicles
May 14, 2020 No Responses

FRSC Impounds 40 Overloaded Vehicles

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Lagos Sector Command on Thursday said that it arrested 40 overloaded vehicles in the first week of COVID-19 Lockdown relaxation in the state. The Lagos State Sector Commander of FRSC, Mr Hyginus Omeje disclosed...
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NRC Makes Wearing Of Face Masks Mandatory
May 14, 2020 No Responses

NRC Makes Wearing Of Face Masks Mandatory

The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has flagged off sensitisation and awareness campaign against COVID-19 among its staff and those residing in railway compound in Lagos. The NRC Managing Director, Mr Fidet Okhiria, performed the ceremony, according to a st...
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Luxury Bus Owners Lament N12b Loss, Seeks Support, Palliatives
May 13, 2020 No Responses

Luxury Bus Owners Lament N12b Loss, Seeks Support, Palliatives

Association of Luxury Bus Owners of Nigeria (ALBON),on Tuesday, urged the Federal Government to help faciloitate loan facilities and other palliatives for its members.  According to the Association, the loan facilities and palliatives will assist members ...
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Uber Loses $2.9b In Q1
May 9, 2020 No Responses

Uber Loses $2.9b In Q1

For the first quarter of 2020,  Uber lost $2.9 billion as its overseas investments were impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.  Meanwhile, the company is looking to its growing food delivery business and aggressive cost-cutting to ease the pain.T...
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Lagos Clamps Down On Illegal Barge Operators
May 6, 2020 No Responses

Lagos Clamps Down On Illegal Barge Operators

The Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) has clamped down on illegal barge operators along the Mile 2 area of the state waterways. The General Manager of LASWA, Mr Oluwadamilola Emmanuel, made this known on Wednesday in a statement in Lagos....
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Lagos To Sanction Non-Compliant Boat Operators
May 2, 2020 No Responses

Lagos To Sanction Non-Compliant Boat Operators

The Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) says no boat operator will be allowed on waterways without strict compliance to the new water transport guidelines to contain spread of COVID-19 pandemic. The General Manager of LASWA, Mr Oluwadamilola Emmanuel, who ...
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Apapa Freight Shuttles Top Priority As NRC Resumes Monday
May 2, 2020 No Responses

Apapa Freight Shuttles Top Priority As NRC Resumes Monday

The Mass Transit Train Services (MTTS) in Lagos State will not resume yet in spite of the gradual easing of COVID-19 lockdown in the state, the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) disclosed on Saturday.  The Lagos Railway District Manager, Mr Jerry...
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Terminal Development Suspended As COVID-19 Persist
April 30, 2020 No Responses

Terminal Development Suspended As COVID-19 Persist

The Port of Seattle has delayed the development of the proposed  Terminal 46 cruise terminal as it needs to investigate the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the market before proceeding. The cruise industry has been severely impacted by the...
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Transport Workers: Don’t Use COVID-19 As Excuse To Cut Seafarers’ Wages
April 30, 2020 No Responses

Transport Workers: Don’t Use COVID-19 As Excuse To Cut Seafarers’ Wages

At a time when seafarers are keeping the world moving, COVID-19 cannot be used as an excuse to lower the wage and working conditions of seafarers, the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) said. Seafarers are vital employees because they keep...
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UNCTAD Unveils Ten-Point Road Map For Seaports, Customs, Transporters
April 28, 2020 No Responses

UNCTAD Unveils Ten-Point Road Map For Seaports, Customs, Transporters

As countries adopt radical measures to bring the coronavirus pandemic under control, international trade and transport systems are under tremendous stress. Early evidence shows that international trade is collapsing, threatening access to goods and critical su...
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