Transport Archives — Page 47 of 47

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 Staff Association...

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...

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 ...

July 30, 2016 No Responses

Hyundai explains 7.0 % drop in profit

By Moses Ebosele – Citing decrease in export, weak currencies and economic recession in emerging markets, Hyundai Motor Company has announced 7.0 per cent drop in its operating profit for the first half of 2016. However, within the...

July 30, 2016 No Responses

Audi declares 950,000 sales, €30.1 billion in six months

By Moses Ebosele – For the first six months of 2016, Audi Group delivered more than 950,000 automobiles of the Audi brand worldwide and “increased its revenue to €30.1 billion”. In its first half of the year financial statement released...

July 30, 2016 No Responses

Rolls-Royce projects £100m annualised savings

By Moses Ebosele – Despite one per cent revenue drop in the first half of 2016, Rolls-Royce is to attain £100m annualised savings before the end of 2016 financial year The company explained on Wednesday that as set out...

July 25, 2016 one Response

Amaechi unveils ports surveillance technology

By Moses Ebosele – The Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi has unveiled a maritime security technology which tracks and records movement of vessels within the nation’s territorial waters. The security infrastructure monitors vessels wi...

July 25, 2016 No Responses

Auto Journalists Training: AUTOMEDICS Boss to Lecture Mechatronics, Auto Parts

As the annual capacity building workshop and training for the Nigeria Auto Journalists gather momentum, key speakers have lined up as facilitators for the event, which is expected to add value to the implementation of the nation’s auto policy. Key...

July 23, 2016 No Responses

Jaguar’s first SUV settles in Nigeria

By Moses Ebosele – Barely one week after a successful media trial in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, sensational Jaguar F-Pace Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) has officially settled in Nigeria. F-Pace is the first SUV from the Jaguar lineage and is....

July 23, 2016 No Responses

Kia zooms past Daimler on list of top advert spenders

A new survey conducted by Automotive News has revealed that Auto Companies are shifting their advertisement from traditional media to online platforms because of its effectiveness and ability to reach large audience without hinderance. Indeed, Kia Motors Cor...

July 23, 2016 No Responses

Honda Accord: Largely unchanged for 2017

Largely unchanged, the 2017 Accord lineup adds a Sport Special Edition sedan that includes the regular Sport’s features plus heated leather seats with red accent stitching. Available information indicates that following some notable revisions last y...

July 23, 2016 No Responses

Fiat recalls 410,000 vehicles worldwide

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles said it is recalling nearly 410,000 vehicles worldwide because of a defect that can lead to a loss of propulsion. The automaker said on Friday it will update software and replace wire harnesses to address the electronic...

July 20, 2016 No Responses

Minister insist on ports’ audit

By Moses Ebosele – The Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi has reiterated Federal Government resolve to audit operations and activities at the nation’s Seaports. Speaking in Abuja after a meeting with the management of Nigeria Shippers ...

July 11, 2016 No Responses

Nigeria seeks partnership with IMO

By Moses Ebosele TO sustain development in the maritime sector, the Minister of Transportation, Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi has expressed Nigeria’s commitment to further partner the International Maritime Organisation (IMO). Speaking in London recently when he ...