Category: Transport

NSIB Investigates Train Derailment At Jere
May 27, 2024 No Responses

NSIB Investigates Train Derailment At Jere

 By citybusinessnews@yahoo.com – The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has commenced an investigation into a train derailment that occurred May 26, 2024, at Jere Station, involving the passenger train KA2/loco 2702 en route to Idu Station, Abuja from Rigasa Station,...
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LAGOS TO UNVEIL TRANSPORT POLICY
May 27, 2024 No Responses

LAGOS TO UNVEIL TRANSPORT POLICY

The Lagos State Government is set to unveil its Transport Policy for further developmental goals, key objectives and strategic initiatives in traffic management and transportation for the people of the state. Announcing the completion of the policy document in...
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Qatar Airways Cargo Transports Six Lions To South Africa
May 25, 2024 No Responses

Qatar Airways Cargo Transports Six Lions To South Africa

Qatar Airways Cargo has assisted Animal Defenders International in transporting six young lions from the illegal wildlife trade to the ADI Wildlife Sanctuary in Johannesburg.   Known as the “Kuwait 6”, the males Muheeb, Saham, Shujaa, Saif, and females Dh...
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Minister: CNG Buses Almost Set For Roll Out
May 12, 2024 No Responses

Minister: CNG Buses Almost Set For Roll Out

The Compressed Natural Gas buses being produced in the country under the Presidential CNG Initiative are almost set for rollout. The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Olawale Edun, made this known over the weekend. This followed...
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NSIB, Nigerian Navy Strengthen Ties To Enhance Maritime Transport Safety
May 11, 2024 No Responses

NSIB, Nigerian Navy Strengthen Ties To Enhance Maritime Transport Safety

Management of the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB), led by its Director-General/CEO, Captain Alex Badeh Jr., paid a courtesy visit to the leadership of the Nigerian Navy on Friday. A statement issued by NSIB explained that the team was received...
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NGF Seeks Safer Transportation Of Petroleum Products
April 29, 2024 No Responses

NGF Seeks Safer Transportation Of Petroleum Products

Discussions are advancing among the 36 state governors and strategic federal agencies in the oil and gas industry over the adoption of safer methods of transportation of petroleum products across the country, the Nigerian Governors Forum (NGF) disclosed on Sun...
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120 Vehicles Burnt As Tanker Explosion Causes Carnage In Rivers
April 28, 2024 No Responses

120 Vehicles Burnt As Tanker Explosion Causes Carnage In Rivers

More than 120 vehicles and goods worth estimated billions have been destroyed in tanker fire along the East-West Road in Rivers State.  Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, who visited the scene of the devastating tragedy on Saturday, confirmed five ...
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Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road: Demolition Of Structures Begins
April 28, 2024 No Responses

Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road: Demolition Of Structures Begins

The Minister of Works, David Umahi has flagged off the demolition of buildings on the right of way of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road.  The demolition exercise began at the Mani Chula Beach, Oniru Waterfront on Saturday. The minister said compensation...
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Edo Unfolds Water Transportation Agenda
April 23, 2024 No Responses

Edo Unfolds Water Transportation Agenda

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has disclosed that the State Government has commenced the construction of water stops in various riverine communities across the State with the plan to launch the State’s water transportation system next month. Oba...
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Airpeace Boss Lauds Pelumi For London-Lagos Solo Drive, Offers Free London Flight Ticket
April 16, 2024 No Responses

Airpeace Boss Lauds Pelumi For London-Lagos Solo Drive, Offers Free London Flight Ticket

The Chairman of Air Peace, Dr Allen Onyema, has applauded Solo Driver Pelumi Nubi for accomplishing the feat of driving from London to Lagos. This is as Onyema has also offered Miss Nubi a free London Business Class return ticket....
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Lagos Govt To Sanction Uber
March 10, 2024 No Responses

Lagos Govt To Sanction Uber

Citing non-compliance with an important data-sharing agreement, the Lagos State Government has announced its intention to sanction Uber Technologies System Nigeria Ltd.   The Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, Mr Oluwaseun Osiyemi, explaine...
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Port Harcourt-Aba Train Services Begin Operation In March
March 3, 2024 No Responses

Port Harcourt-Aba Train Services Begin Operation In March

The train services on Port Harcourt to Aba route will start operation by the end of March, 2024. The Port Harcourt-Aba rail project is part of the larger Port Harcourt-Maiduguri railroad project initiated by President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration. Mr Fi...
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Lagos To Procure 2,000 Vehicles 
February 26, 2024 No Responses

Lagos To Procure 2,000 Vehicles 

The Lagos State Government has announced plans to acquire a minimum of 2,000 vehicles to enhance its state-run public transport system, with a particular focus on the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system.   The Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Os...
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NARTO Suspends Strike
February 21, 2024 No Responses

NARTO Suspends Strike

The Nigerian Association of Road Transport Owners (NARTO) has suspended its planned nationwide strike. National President of NARTO, Othman Yusuf, directed members to immediately resume petroleum loading activities after a meeting held in Abuja. The meeting was...
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