While flammability is the major safety concern with LP (Liquefied Petroleum) Gas it is not the only one. Good safety practice addresses the various hazards from production to consumption. The term LP Gas embraces several products which while related have important physical differences which affect safety. If more than one type or grade of LP Gas is being handled, each […]
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Three persons, comprising two tenants of a nearby property and a LPG Truck Driver, were reportedly burnt to death on Saturday when a gas plant located within the premises of Onochie Nnanna Nigeria Limited went up in flames at Nkwelle-Ezunka in Oyi local council of Anambra State. Two houses close to the gas plant, including personal belongings of the tenants, […]
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The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has recommended a nationwide ban on commercial motorcycles popularly known as ‘Okada’ to reduce accidents on our roads. The recommendation forms part of the October Road Traffic Crash (RTC) Report 2016, submitted by the Corps Marshal, Mr Boboye Oyeyemi, to the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF). The report made available to […]
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The Director of Lagos State Fire Service, Mr. Rasak Fadipe, on Tuesday said they recovered two bodies from a petrol tanker and a deep well on Monday in the state. He told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday that an unidentified man, who attempted to steal petrol inside a stationary tanker, was suffocated by the fumes and died. […]
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If one may ask, how well do you know who is behind the wheel of your not-so-cheap mobile asset? The reality is that for many enterprises with employees who drive as part of their job, the answer will most likely be: “I think so,” or maybe, “no.” Driver risk management has recently become a top issue for many organizations since […]
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For years, under pressure from senior management, the fleet world has been scrambling to cut expenses. To their credit, fleet managers have responded to the challenge in a variety of ways, from “rightsizing” to extending the service life of their vehicles and making their fleets more fuel-efficient. Another approach, however, has yet to be fully exploited by the fleet industry […]
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The Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, yesterday disclosed that the Federal Government has released its counterpart fund for the construction of the Lagos-Ibadan Modernisation Railway Project. The minister said this at the second Presidential Business Forum which was presided over by Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo in Abuja.
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A fuel-laden tanker on Tuesday fell along CMD road, Magodo Phase 2, inwards Mobil filling station on Lagos/Ibadan expressway, spilling its content. Similarly, another containerised truck fell into a ditch at Secretariat Road inward Lagos toll gate.
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The Federal Roads Maintenance Agency has started the rehabilitation of the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos to ease difficulty being faced by motorists. The Engineer in charge of the agency, Lagos East, Mr. Tayo Awodun told newsmen that the agency is working on both carriageways of the bridge in a manner that would not affect the flow of traffic.
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Many professional fleet managers will readily tell you that the effectiveness of your fleet management strategies is directly dependent on the quality and appropriateness of your vehicles. It therefore goes without any gainsaying that regardless of the types of vehicles in your fleet, selecting the right vehicles for your different job applications is critical to meeting your business goals.
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Something of a magical transformation is taking place right now at Ojodu-Berger on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. The transformation is so drastic, comprehensive and total that there is a heavy chance that you might just miss your way at your next visit! In one fell swoop, the Ambode Government has outlawed the traffic bedlam and the chaotic human movement in the […]
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The hunt is on for a Truck Driver, Oghoeruke Morrison Oghenero, and his motor-boy, Okechukwu Chimieze, all staff of On Target Logistics, who allegedly conspired to set their employer’s truck on fire after diverting and selling off N20million worth of cargo.
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