Transport Archives — Page 48 of 49

August 10, 2016 No Responses

400 contractors bid for Railway’s canteens, carpark, others

No fewer than 400 contractors are competing to participate in the Nigeria Railway Corporation (NRC) capital projects for 2016. According to the Corporation, the bidders are bidding for alternative revenue streams “like canteens, clubs and car parks, commu...

August 10, 2016 No Responses

NAHCO facilitates lifting of thousands to Hajj

By Moses Ebosele – The Nigerian Aviation Handling Company Plc (NAHCO) is facilitating the ongoing airlift of thousands of pilgrims to Saudi Arabia. The company has also pledged to protect the interet of all stakeholders especially investors as...

August 9, 2016 No Responses

Shareholders, NUATE seek support for NAHCO’S Board, Management

By Moses Ebosele – Citing sustained growth and development, shareholders of Nigerian Aviation Handling Company Plc (NAHCO)have urged all stakeholders to support the board and management of the company. According to the shareholders, the company in ...

August 8, 2016 No Responses

Palliative work begins on Ijora-Apapa Bridge today

Palliative work will commence today on the collapsing Ijora-Apapa Bridge. Already, the Federal Government has shut the Bridge to traffic while appealing to members of the public to show understanding. Speaking in Lagos, the Minister for Power, Works and Hous...

August 6, 2016 No Responses

Jaguar Land Rover recalls 54,000 vehicles

Jaguar Land Rover is recalling 54,000 vehicles in the United States of America (USA) in the latest round of Takata airbag recalls. The recall breaks down to 20,000 Jaguar XF sedans and 34,000 Range Rovers for frontal passenger airbag inflators...

August 6, 2016 No Responses

Kia USA, Nigeria explain July sales growth

By Moses Ebosele – For the month of July 2016, Kia Motors has described performance in the United States of America (USA) and Nigeria as successful. Though sales figures in Nigeria were not available as at press time, the...

August 6, 2016 No Responses

Hyundai Tuckson receives J.D Power 2016 award

J.D. Power has designated the 2016 Hyundai Tucson as its most appealing small Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) in the 2016 Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) StudySM. A statement issued by the compant explained that in its 21st year, the...

August 6, 2016 No Responses

Nigerian auto Journalists inaugurate 2016 award committee

The Nigerian Auto Journalists Association (NAJA) has inaugurated a five member committee charged with the responsibility of organizing the 2016 award ceremony scheduled to hold Thursday, November, 17, 2016. Under the leadership of the Motoring Editor of Vang...

August 6, 2016 No Responses

‘Fleet operators record 226 death 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 co...

August 6, 2016 No Responses

NAJA seeks support for Ford safe driving initiatives

The Chairman of Nigerian Auto Journalists Association (NAJA), Mr. Frank Kintum has commended Ford Motors Corporation Sub-Saharan Africa for initiating training programme for Journalists within the continent. Delivering his opening speech at the maiden editi...

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...

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 ...