Maritime

NIMASA strengthens local participation, boosts investment in maritime sector  

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 6 March 2025 0

BY TEMITOPE ADEBAYO The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has affirmed that it is taking strategic steps to enhance local participation and encourage investment in the maritime sector under the supervision of the Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy. The Director

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Reps Committee to NPA: Intensify action against revenue leakages

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 5 March 2025 0

BY TEMITOPE ADEBAYO The House of Representatives sub-committee on public assets has urged the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), to intensify efforts to block all revenue leakages in all its facilities. The chairman of the committee, Rep. Uche Harris Annie-Okonkwo (LP-Anambra), made the call on recently in Abuja during a private meeting with the management of […]

Maritime

Shippers’ Council steps in to prevent truck owners’ strike

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 26 February 2025 0

BY TEMTOPE ADEBAYO The Nigerian Shippers’ Council has moved to stave off the planned strike by the coalition of truck owners and maritime workers meant to protest the alleged extortion by the agents of the Lagos government on Lagos roads. The planned action, which was slated to commence soon, would have resulted to disruption of […]

Maritime

WACT-APM terminals to support diversification of nation’s revenue

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 26 February 2025 0

BY TEMTOPE ADEBAYO West Africa Container Terminal (WACT)-APM Terminals Nigeria, has been honoured with the Special Economic Zones Industry Pacesetter Award by the Nigerian Economic Zone Association (NEZA). The operator, however, reiterated the company’s dedication to investing in Nigeria’s economy and supporting government efforts to diversify the nation’s revenue base

Maritime

Customs seizes 2,433kg of cannabis, codeine syrups in Lagos waterways

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 26 February 2025 0

BY TEMTOPE ADEBAYO The Western Marine Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) on Wednesday, intercepted 2,433kg of Cannabis Sativa and 195 bottles of 300ml Codeine syrups also on Inland Waterways in the South-Western part of the country. Speaking in Lagos during the handing-over of the Cannabis and the cough syrup to the Marine Unit […]

Maritime

NIMASA strengthens collaboration with NCDMB to empower indigenous maritime players

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 26 February 2025 0

BY TEMTOPE ADEBAYO The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has reaffirmed its commitment to fostering a level playing field and creating an enabling environment for businesses in Nigeria’s maritime sector. The Director General of NIMASA, Dr. Dayo Mobereola, made this known while receiving the Executive Members of the Nigerian Merchant Navy Officers

Transportation

NCIS Clears Air On Cooperative Motor Vehicle Third Party Insurance used cars

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 19 February 2025 0

By Nsikak Ekpenyong The National Cooperative Insurance of Nigeria (NCIS) has urged its members to go about their lawful businesses, using their authentic NCIS motor third party insurance. Briefing newsmen in Abuja on Wednesday, Adetokunbo Adesanya, a director at the NCIS, called on motorists to refer, police, VIO and Road safety to the necessary NCIS […]

Transportation

Railway unions pledge support for new NRC MD, Opeifa

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 5 February 2025 0

BY TEMITOPE ADEBAYO The two labour unions of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), has agreed to cancel all strike action, and to partner with the new managing director, Dr Kayode Opeifa management in achieving the mandate of President Bola Tinubu for the rail sector. Opeifa who disclosed this yesterday said the labour leaders passed the […]

Transportation

FRSC Marshal vows safer roads, better services in 2025

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 3 January 2025 0

The Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Malam Shehu Mohammed, has pledged enhanced service delivery and a renewed focus on road safety in 2025. In his New Year message delivered in Abuja, Mohammed commended FRSC staff for their dedication, which contributed to notable achievements in 2024. He assured that the agency would […]

Transportation

FG retains free train services nationwide during festive period

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 27 December 2024 0

BY TEMITOPE ADEBAYO The Federal Government has announced that train services across Nigeria will remain free throughout the festive season, ensuring affordable and convenient travel for citizens. The Minister of Transportation, Sen. Saidu Ahmed Alkali, disclosed this in Abuja, stating that the initiative will run until 5 January 2025. Speaking about the ongoing travel

Transportation

Carloha Offered Tiggo 8, As A Hole-in-one Prize

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 1 November 2024 0

Carloha recently celebrated a thrilling day of sportsmanship and excellence at the NAPE Charity Golf Tournament held at the prestigious IBB International Golf & Country Club in Abuja on October 26, 2024. In collaboration with NAPE (Nigerian Association of Petroleum Explorationists), Carloha proudly offered a Chery Tiggo 8 Pro as the coveted hole-in-one prize. This […]

Transportation

NATCO 2024: Carloha showcases CNG conversion in Arrizo 5 to Automobile Technicians, Artisans

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 17 October 2024 0

By Temitope Adebayo Carloha, the franchise holder and assembler of Chery vehicles in Nigeria, captivated the attention of automobile technicians and artisans during the Nigerian Artisans and Technicians Conference (NATCO) in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade, and Investment, which took place at the Old NITEL Compound, Lagos, on October 10, 2024.

Transportation

Reducing car theft in Lagos with GPS vehicle tracking systems

Ihesiulo Grace 11 October 2024 0

Stolen cars in Lagos pose a significant challenge for vehicle owners. The rising incidents of car theft necessitate effective solutions to safeguard vehicles. GPS car tracking technology has emerged as a reliable method to combat this issue. By utilizing GPS vehicle tracking systems, owners can monitor their cars’ real-time locations. Rising incidents Car theft is

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NIWA rescues 100 passengers from Niger boat mishap

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 4 October 2024 0

 By Temitope Adebayo  The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), on Wednesday, announced the rescue of 100 passengers from the boat mishap in Niger state. In a statement made available to the newsmen by NIWA, the management said the accident involved a wooden boat with about 200 passengers on board. The Waterways Authority explained that the […]

Transportation

Nigeria’s Tyre importation hits N108bn annually as Freee Recycle pushes for circular economy

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 23 September 2024 0

A tyre recycling and rubber manufacturing company, Freee Recycle Limited, has revealed that Nigeria’s tyre importation market is worth over N108 billion annually. This is even as the company urges for the adoption of a circular economy model to harness the full potential of tyre waste recycling and drive environmental sustainability in the country. At […]

Transportation

Kebbi Govt donates over N300m GSM Plaza to dealers, technicians

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 30 August 2024 0

By John Bassey The Kebbi State government has handed over a newly acquired GSM Plaza, valued at N300 million, to the Association of Handset Dealers and Technicians to promote entrepreneurship among youths. Speaking at the handover ceremony in Birnin Kebbi on Wednesday, Governor Nasir Idris emphasized the administration’s commitment to fostering self-employment and

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Lagos task force arrests suspected hoodlums over BRT attack

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 30 August 2024 0

By Temitope Adebayo The Lagos State Task Force has arrested a group of suspected hoodlums who carried out a bold attack on a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) bus along the Orile-Alaba Suru axis of the Badagry Expressway, Lagos, on August 13, 2024. Speaking in this development, the Task Force Chairman, CSP Adetayo Akerele, who condemned […]

Transportation

LASTMA, FRSC strengthen alliance to improve traffic management in Lagos

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 9 August 2024 0

By Temitope Adebayo The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) and the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) have agreed to strengthen their partnership in managing traffic across Lagos State. This agreement was announced by the General Manager of LASTMA, Mr. Olalekan Bakare-Oki, during a courtesy visit today by the FRSC Zonal Commanding Officer, Assistant Corps […]

Transportation

Lagos Traffic Crackdown: 22 vehicles seized in enforcement drive

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 9 July 2024 0

By Temitope Adebayo In a broader initiative to ensure compliance with traffic rules and regulations, the Traffic Monitoring and Investigation Unit (TMI) of the Lagos State Ministry of Transportation has embarked on an enforcement drive, leading to the apprehension of 22 vehicles for various traffic offences. The offences committed include; illegal conversion of lay-bys and

Transportation

Carloha Nigeria enthralls visitors with Chery Vehicle Display at Circle Mall

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 26 June 2024 0

Carloha Nigeria, the sole importer and assembler of Chery vehicles in Nigeria, proudly hosted a spectacular display at Circle Mall, Lekki, Lagos, from June 15 to 18, 2024. This event was organized to celebrate Guardian Day, a significant occasion in China dedicated to appreciating the love, care, and support parents provide their children. The centerpiece […]