ADVERTISEMENT By Our Correspondent A fire outbreak has occurred on a small section of the Lagos Blue Line track at a spot opposite the NEPA Station, near the Eko Bridge, in the Apogbon area of Lagos State. TheNewsZenith however, reports that there was no casualties. In a statement, posted on X.com (Twitter) @gboyegakosile Gboyega Akosile, […]
From Our Correspondent The Federal Government has donated 64 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses to the Trade Union Congress (TUC), the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) and the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS). TheNewsZenith reports that a federal government delegation, led by the Coordinating Minister of the Economy and Minister of Finance, Wale Edun, made […]
By Our Correspondent The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) will address ticket racketeering at the Abuja-Kaduna Train Service (AKTS), TheNewsZenith quotes from an official statement. Yakub Mahmood, the corporation’s Public Relations Officer (PRO) gave this assurance in a statement, on Saturday, in Lagos. He stated that the management was aware of passengers’ difficulties in obtaining tickets […]
By Our Correspondent The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Apapa Unit Command in Lagos, has advised motorists to avoid unrealistic year-end targets to avoid unnecessary pressure. Kaleson Makanto, the Unit Commander, gave the advice on Thursday at a one-day sensitisation workshop for drivers and fleet operators in Lagos. TheNewsZenith reports that the workshop’s theme is: […]
By Muhammed Opeyemi The Lagos State says it is set to promote non-motorised transportation (NMT) as a major element in its transport policy. TheNewsZenith reports that Commissioner for Transportation, Mr Oluwaseun Osiyemi, announced this at the 2024 World Car-Free Day celebration, on Sunday, in Lagos. The World Car-free Day is celebrated every year on Sept. […]
By Our Correspondent The APM Terminals, Apapa said it had expanded its barge operations to accommodate more volumes of non-oil exports TheNewsZenith reports that Caroline Aubert-Adewuyi, the Terminals’ Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), announced this while exchanging views with newsmen on Sunday in Lagos. Aubert-Adewuyi spoke with newsmen after the second edition of the Exporters Forum. […]
From Our Correspondent Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State says the upgrade of the Samuel Ladoke Akintola Airport to the International Airport will boost the state’s investment drive. TheNewsZenith reports that the governor said at the groundbreaking of the airport project that the facility would position Ibadan as a true regional business hub. According to him, […]
By Muhammed Opeyemi The Presidential CNG Initiative (PCNGi) has started inspecting commercial vehicles that would benefit from the free Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) conversion and installation in Lagos. TheNewsZenith reports that the exercise is part of the PCNGI as approved by President Bola Tinubu to provide a cheaper and cleaner vehicle fueling alternative for Nigerians. […]
By Our Correspondent A Professor of Transport and Policy Planning, Samuel Odewunmi, has advised the government at all levels to adopt the right innovation, using local materials in the construction and maintenance of roads. TheNewsZenith reports that Odewunmi, gave the advice while delivering the 99th inaugural lecture of Lagos State University, on Tuesday. The don […]
By Our Correspondent The Transportation Correspondents Association of Nigeria (TCAN), says its maiden edition of the Nigeria Transport Sector Summit will address the intermodal transport challenges and prospects for Nigeria. TheNewsZenith reports that TCAN Chairman, Mr Yinka Aderibigbe, announced this in a statement, on Monday, in Lagos. Aderibigbe said the summit will hold annually to […]