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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]