The Lagos State Government on Wednesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to begin the construction of a 38-kilometre 4th Mainland Bridge, expected to bring a 14-year old dream to reality. The bridge, which is geared towards economic growth in the State, is expected to gulp N844billion in a Public Private Partnership (PPP) initiative and would be delivered in three […]
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HOUSE OF REP COMMITTEE OKAYS FRSC’S SPEED LIMITERS
The House of Representatives Committee on Federal Road Safety Commission has endorsed the move by the Federal Road Safety Corps to introduce speed limiting devices on vehicles in the country as part of measures to curb road crashes. In a report of the committee made available in Abuja on Monday, it stated that the FRSC acted within the powers conferred […]
Continue reading »FEDERAL GOVERNMENT REQUIRES $166BN TO REVAMP TRANSPORT AND ENERGY SECTORS
The Federal Government said on Monday that it would cost as much as $166bn in the next five years to provide infrastructure in energy and transport sectors of the economy. It stated that the money could rise to $3.05tn in 30 years. The Minister of Transportation, Mr. Rotimi Amaechi, gave the figures at the National Assembly in Abuja.
Continue reading »NPA CERTIFIES 9,258 TRUCKS FIT FOR PORT OPERATION
The General Manager of NPA Western Ports, Chief Michael Ajayi in a recent interview with Ships & Ports Daily said that no fewer than 9,258 trucks have passed the minimum standards test of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) and have been certified to participate in moving goods in and out of the seaports in Lagos.
Continue reading »AMBODE UNVEILS $70M INTERCHANGE TO TRANSFORM OSHODI TO WORLD-CLASS TRANSPORT CENTRE
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, on Tuesday unveiled Oshodi Transport Interchange designed to transform Oshodi to a world-class transport centre and end all notorious activities in the area. The Governor said the transport interchange, which will cost $70 million, would be constructed on the public-private partnership arrangement, noting that it would be completed between 13 and 16 months.
Continue reading »AMBODE’S PROMISE MADE GOOD: REHABILITATION OF OSHODI-APAPA EXPRESSWAY COMMENCES
Barely a week after Governor Akinwunmi Ambode expressed his displeasure at the deplorable state of the Oshodi-Apapa Expressway and gave order for an immediate fix, Julius Berger Plc has moved to site and rehabilitation of the road has commenced. The Governor last week passed through the Cele-Ilasa-Isolo axis of Oshodi-Apapa Expressway and directed that the road be fixed immediately.
Continue reading »NSCDC OFFICIAL OPENS FIRE ON TRUCK, KILLS ONE IN AKWA-IBOM
An operative of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has killed a 26-year-old man, Mr. Chukwudi John, after he opened fire on a truck in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital. It was gathered that the incident occurred on Wednesday when John, an employee of Dompec Global Resources Limited, was returning from Abak Local Government Area in the state, […]
Continue reading »DANGOTE TO REPAIR OBAJANA-KABBA ROAD, GETS 30% TAX WAIVER
The President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has been granted tax waivers by the Federal Government in exchange for repairing the Obajana-Kabba road. The Minister of Works, Power and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, revealed this while addressing journalists after yesterday’s Federal Executive Council meeting chaired by President Muhammadu Buhari, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Fashola was convoyed by the Minister of […]
Continue reading »“COME UP WITH A MASS TRANSPORT POLICY”- SENATOR BEN BRUCE TASKS FGN
Senator Ben Bruce, a National Assembly member has urged the Federal Government to come up with a mass transportation policy that would cushion the effect of new price of petrol. Bruce made the call while interacting with newsmen on Tuesday in Abuja. He said that concern being expressed and the agitation generated by the new price of fuel was due […]
Continue reading »LASG DONATES 50 BRT BUSES TO MITIGATE FUEL PRICE
The Lagos State Government on Monday, donated 50 new high-capacity Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) vehicles to Primero Transport Services Limited to mitigate effects of new pump price of petrol on its residents. The firm’s Managing Director, Mr. Fola Tinubu, disclosed this at a news conference. Mr. Tinubu said the state government under the administration of Governor Akinwunmi Ambode had donated […]
Continue reading »GETTING SET FOR RAMADAN: FLEET MANAGERS AND DRIVERS
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 […]
Continue reading »FRSC COMMISSIONS 283 NEW PATROL CARS, AMBULANCES AND TOW TRUCKS
In its renewed determination to create a safer motoring environment across the country, the Federal Road Safety Corps today formally unveiled 283 vehicles comprising operational vehicles, ambulances and a heavy duty tow truck at the Peace Park, International Conference Centre in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The formal commissioning which had in attendance the Honourable Minister of Interior, Lt. Gen. […]
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