Category: Transport

Senate faults rail track concession deal with General Electric
November 9, 2016 No Responses

Senate faults rail track concession deal with General Electric

Citing lack of due process, the Nigerian Senate on Tuesday commenced investigation into the concession of Eastern and Western rail lines to General Electric (GE).  According to the Senate, the contract entered into with the United States Company did not...
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FG to adopt new ship finance model
November 1, 2016 No Responses

FG to adopt new ship finance model

Minister of Transport, Rotimi Amaechi has pledged the commitment of the Federal Government to adopt resolutions reached at the proposed Nigeria Ship Finance Conference.   Speaking at a pre-event dinner in Lagos, Amaechi said: “I assure you that whatever dec...
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FG approves transaction adviser on rail concessioning
October 20, 2016 No Responses

FG approves transaction adviser on rail concessioning

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Wednesday  approved the appointment of transaction advisers to negotiate with General Electric (GE) on railline  concessioning.  Speaking at the end of the meeting presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari, Minister ...
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Minister pledges full implementation of ISPS Code
October 13, 2016 No Responses

Minister pledges full implementation of ISPS Code

The Federal Government has reiterated Nigeria’s commitment to maritime security through the full implementation of the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) code.   This commitment was made by the Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Chibuike A...
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‘Trade, Transport Interconnectivity critical to sustained growth in Africa’
October 7, 2016 No Responses

‘Trade, Transport Interconnectivity critical to sustained growth in Africa’

Member States of Union of Africa Shippers Council (UASC) on Thursday in Abuja commenced a two-day special Sub-Regional Interactive meeting aimed at improving trade and transport infrastructure within the continent.   With the theme:Transport Infrastructure De...
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Motorists, commuters groan on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway
September 16, 2016 No Responses

Motorists, commuters groan on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway

Motorists and commuters playing the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway have continued to groan over the slow-pace of work on the stretch of the road with most of them spending several hours for a journey that was supposed to last for 15minutes,  ...
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‘No going back on October 1 deadline for speed limiting device’
September 14, 2016 No Responses

‘No going back on October 1 deadline for speed limiting device’

The Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) has said the installation of speed limiting device on vehicles is in accordance with the commission’s Establishment Act.  Assistant Corps Marshall Kayode Olagunju, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Calabar th...
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Criticism trails suspension of Abuja-Kaduna train services
September 11, 2016 No Responses

Criticism trails suspension of Abuja-Kaduna train services

An economist, Dr Matthew R. Otoide has criticized the suspension of Abuja-Kaduna train l services by the management of Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC).  Dr Otoide, in a four paragraph statement sent to  www.citybusinessnews.com onSunday, September 11, 201...
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Frsc deploys 20,000 personnel, 697 vehicles for Sallah patrols
September 9, 2016 No Responses

Frsc deploys 20,000 personnel, 697 vehicles for Sallah patrols

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has deployed 20,000 for the sallah celebration scheduled for Monday and Tuesday.    According to the FRSC Corps Marshall, Boboye Oyeyemi, the agency was not comfortable with road clashes and casualties, deposit their red...
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FG to award Lagos-Ibadan railway contract
August 31, 2016 No Responses

FG to award Lagos-Ibadan railway contract

The Federal Government has concluded plans to award the contract for the construction of Lagos-Ibadan railway contract.  According to the Minister of Transport, Rotimi Amaechi, plans are also underway to sign the contracts for Kano-Kaduna and Calabar-Port Har...
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NSC seeks truck transit park in Anambra, Imo, others
August 20, 2016 No Responses

NSC seeks truck transit park in Anambra, Imo, others

The Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) has called on Eastern State Governments to support the development of Truck Transit Park (TTP) for the growth of the nation’s maritime industry. The Chief Executive Officer of the Council, Mr. Hassan Bello, who was...
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Railway workers fault alleged sales of scraps, outsourcing
August 4, 2016 No Responses

Railway workers fault alleged sales of scraps, outsourcing

By Moses Ebosele –   Workers of Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) have called for the suspension of alleged sales of iron scraps and outsourcing of recreational facilities.   Under the aegis of Nigeria Union of Railway Workers (NUR)  and Senior Sta...
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Lagos to partner private sector on $1b rail line
August 3, 2016 No Responses

Lagos to partner private sector on $1b rail line

To successfully construct $1 Billion urban rail line, the Lagos State Government has announced plan to partner the private sector.    Speaking in Lagos during a seminar organized by the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority in conjunction with the Japa...
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‘Fleet operators record 226 dealt in six months’
August 1, 2016 No Responses

‘Fleet operators record 226 dealt in six months’

 By Moses Ebosele –    The Corps Marshal/Chief Executive Officer of Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Dr Boboye Oyeyemi has decried increase in Road Traffic Crashes (RTC) involving Fleet Operators across the country.  In his presentation at the just ...
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