Transportation
Oil & Gas Transportation

CNG: Lagos centres begin vehicle conversion inspection

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. […]

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Education Environment Transportation

Don urges use of local materials for road construction

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 […]

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General Transportation

Intermodal transport challenges for discourse at TCAN summit

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 […]

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General Transportation

Purchase of new Presidential aircraft, a necessity – TDF

By Abdulfatah Babatunde A pro-democracy group, The Democratic Front (TDF), has viewed the controversy trailing the acquisition of an aeroplane to service the office of the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Federal Republic of Nigeria as unwarranted. Mallam Danjuma Muhammad, Chairman and Chief Wale Adedayo, Secretary of TDF made the observation in a statement emailed […]

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General Transportation

FRSC warns against overloading, speeding, expired tyres

From Our Correspondent, Awka The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has warned motorists, fleet operators and truck drivers against excessive speeding, overloading and using expired tyres to reduce road crashes. TheNewsZenith reports that the new FRSC Sector Commander for Anambra State, Mrs Joyce Alexander, gave the warning during a meeting with drivers, transport unions and […]

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National Transportation

FG, Innoson partner on CNG vehicles assemblage

From Our Correspondent Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing Company Ltd. and the Federal Government are partnering to roll out locally assembled Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) vehicles in Nigeria. Mr Innocent Chukwuma, Managing Director of the company announced the partnership plan while addressing State House correspondents after a visit to President Bola Tinubu, in Abuja. TheNewsZenith quotes Chukwuma […]

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General Transportation

LASWA test runs Omibus ferry service

By Our Correspondent The Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) is test-running its new Omibus ferry service and will begin commercial operations on Monday, a top official announced. TheNewsZenith reports that Oluwadamilola Emmanuel, LASWA’s General Manager, announced in a statement on Friday that Omibus will revolutionise waterway commuting in Lagos. “We are happy to announce the […]

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Environment General Transportation

Manufacturer gives reasons for rising demands for EVs 

By Our Correspondent An electric vehicle manufacturer, Dr Sam Faleye, has identified two reasons why motorists are shifting from fuel-running vehicle to electric s (EVs). Faleye, who is the Chief Executive Officer of SAGLEV, an electric vehicle manufacturing company,  said demand for Electric Vehicles (EVs) is currently oversubscribed in Nigeria. Speaking with newsmen, weekend in […]

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Local Transportation

Conductor dies in lone accident in Anambra

From Our Correspondent A lone accident at Tarzan junction along the Nteje-Awka-Onitsha Expressway in Anambra has claimed the life of a conductor. The Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Anambra, Mr Adeoye Irelewuyi, confirmed the accident to newsmen, on Thursday, in Awka. Irelewuyi said one of the vehicle’s  tyres burst in […]

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Transportation

Reopening of Lagos-Kano Railway, major economic rebound – TDF

By Abdulfatah Babatunde The Democratic Front (TDF) has described reopening of the Lagos-Kano railway line for freight operations as a major boost for Nigeria’s economy. Danjuma Mohammed and Wale Adedayo, the Chairman and Secretary of TDF respectively asserted this in a statement mailed to TheNewsZenith on Tuesday. “Reopening the railway corridor indicatives President Tinubu’s silent […]

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