Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Dr Ibe Kachikwu, on Wednesday, stated that the Federal Government has commenced the establishment of five oil and gas parks in addition to the gas revolution park in order to yield more revenue in the sector.
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Some pedestrians on Monday expressed delight at the pace of the ongoing construction of the pedestrian bridge in the Berger axis of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. Gov. Akinwunmi Ambode of the Lagos State had approved the construction of the bridge following several complaints by users of the road. The pedestrians said in Lagos that the bridge would reduce the rate of […]
Continue reading »In the Islamic calendar, Ramadan is one of the most important religious obligation during which participants observe strict rules which includes fasting between sunrise and sunset and series of prayers in between. It is important for Fleet Managers to be aware of Ramadan and its possible impact on employees’ driving abilities. Ramadan for the current year is set to begin […]
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The Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) on Monday said that arrangements had been concluded to launch fresh guidelines for safety and growth of water transportation in the state. The Managing Director of LASWA, Miss Abisola Akamson, stated this at a news conference in Ikoyi, Lagos. Akamson said that the state government was committed to aggressive reform of water transport through […]
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The Coalition of Port Dry Cargo Transport Operators (CPDTO) has opposed the ten N10,000.00 electronic sticker levy introduced by the Nigerian Port Authority (NPA). Speaking with journalists during a solidarity protest at the port entrance gate at Lagos Ports Complex, the Executive Secretary of National Association of Road Transport Owners (NARTO), Aloga Ogbogo said the N10,000.00 levy is unacceptable. Appealing […]
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The driver of a pick-up and his passenger died on Tuesday after the vehicle, which was conveying bags of ginger, rammed into a stationary truck in the Onipanu area of the Ikorodu Road, Lagos State. It was learnt that the driver, reportedly on top speed, did not see the truck on time, crashing into it headlong.
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The Federal Road Safety Corps and the Anambra State Government have agreed to work together to ensure maximum safety on the road. This follows a recent fuel tanker accident that in the state that claimed several lives and valuable property. This was the outcome of a visit by the Corps Marshal of the FRSC, Mr. Boboye Oyeyemi, to the state […]
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The Dangote Cement Plc has called on government to use cement concrete in road construction in line with global best practice. The company said concrete roads are more durable, safes lives and cheap in the long run.
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Since we uploaded our article titled “Haulage Contracts (Part One & Part Two) a couple of months ago, we have received a barrage of requests from several haulage service providers wanting to have a specimen contract that fully addressed all the critical areas we mentioned in the article and which can also be easily customized to suit their operations. Today, we […]
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Although Ramadan offers believers spiritual elevation and health benefits, but fasting also does have physical effects on the human body, particularly where Ramadan coincides with the height of extreme weather which could impact driving ability adversely. On a sunny day for instance, it can easily lead to dehydration and fatigue. Fasting can cause temporary low blood sugar which will drastically […]
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