Minister Archives — Page 22 of 168

May 30, 2024 No Responses

FRSC Produces 3.56m Number Plates

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) produced a total of 3,563,759 number plates for motor vehicles and motorcycles between 2020 and 2022. According to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), FRSC produced number plates for motor vehicles totalling 2,161,782, compared to...

May 29, 2024 No Responses

Dosunmu Canvasses Support For LG Autonomy

Former Director General, Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) and public policy analyst, Dr. Ade Dosunmu has described the proposal by the Federal Government to grant full autonomy to the local governments in Nigeria as a welcome develop...

May 29, 2024 No Responses

Lagos Unveils Transport Policy, 15 New Boats

Lagos State Government is committed to implementing rigorous safety protocols to protect commuters by leveraging cutting-edge technologies and enhance traffic management in the State. The Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu stated this on Tuesday while sp...

May 28, 2024 No Responses

Keyamo: Nigeria Air Remains Suspended Indefinitely

The Nigeria Air project remains suspended indefinitely, Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, declared on Monday. Reeling out the achievements of the aviation sector at the 3rd ministerial updates on in Abuja, Keyamo s...

May 27, 2024 No Responses

Reps Committee Harps On Shipping Bill Benefits To Maritime Industry

When passed into law, the Nigerian Shipping and Port Economic Regulatory Agency Bill will curb arbitrary charges and other illegality from operators in the nations maritime industry, the House Committee on Shipping Services and Related Matters, reiterated on M...

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, Abu...

May 27, 2024 No Responses

House Committee Seeks Alternative Funding For Deep Blue Project

Honorable Uduak Odudoh, the Acting Chairman of the House Committee on Maritime Safety, Education and Administration, has called for seeking alternate sources of funding for the Federal Government Integrated National Security and Waterways Protection Infr...

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...

May 26, 2024 No Responses

TINUBU: LAGOS-CALABAR COASTAL HIGHWAY WILL REVOLUTIONIZE TRANSPORTATION, BOOST TOURISM

President Bola Tinubu, on Sunday in Lagos, flagged off the construction of the 700km Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, stating that the project would revolutionize transportation in Nigeria and bolster the unique economic strength of each zone.The President spoke...

May 26, 2024 No Responses

Shippers’ Council Harps On Early Completion Of Vehicle Transit Areas

As part of measures to promote non oil export, the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) has is to fast track completion of Vehicle Transit Areas (VTAs) across the Inland Dry Ports (IDPs).Briefing Journalists in Aba, Abia State, the Executive Secretary and...

May 26, 2024 No Responses

Kano: NNPP Warns Against State Of Emergency

The New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) has warned against the declaration of a state of emergency in Kano State due to the current Emirship tussle in the state. In a statement on Saturday, a spokesman for the party, Ladipo Johnson,...

May 25, 2024 No Responses

Shippers’ Council Reiterates FG’s Commitment To Facilitate Trade, Sustain Rail Connectivity

The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), Barr Ukeyima Akutah has reiterated Federal Government Commitment to maketah Nigeria hub for investors.According to Akutah, priority has also been given to rail connectivity as part of measures ...

May 25, 2024 No Responses

Lagos Pays N63b To 19,814 Retirees

The Administration of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has paid over N63 Billion as pension benefits to 19,814 retirees of the State in the last five years. The Commissioner for Establishments and Training, Mr. Afolabi Ayantayo revealed this at the ongoing Y2024...

May 24, 2024 No Responses

NNPCL, Schlumberger Seal Upstream Operations Agreement

As part of strategic reforms aimed at unlocking opportunities in the nation’s oil and gas industry, the NNPC Energy Services Limited (EnServ) and Schlumberger (SLB), a renowned global technology company, have signed a technical partnership agreement towards ...