Transportation

NIWA rescues 100 passengers from Niger boat mishap

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 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

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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 […]

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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

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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 […]

Maritime

Group, clearing agents kick over port economic regulatory agency bill

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 17 June 2024 0

The Nigerian Maritime Renaissance Network (NMRN) has faulted the proposed Nigerian Shipping and Port Economic Regulatory Agency Bill 2023 currently before the House of Representatives over duplication of other Maritime agencies’ functions. In a press statement by the president of the group, Temple Isomah, the bill may suffer the failure of previous versions due to

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The Importance of Hiring a Lawyer for Minor Car Accidents

Ihesiulo Grace 4 June 2024 0

Car accidents, whether major or minor, can be incredibly stressful and overwhelming. Many people assume that hiring a lawyer is only necessary for severe accidents resulting in significant injuries or substantial property damage. However, even minor car accidents can have serious legal and financial implications. In this blog post, we will explore the importance of […]

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Carloha unveils Chery’s Impressive Lineup at Novare Mall, Lagos

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 10 May 2024 0

Carloha, the dealer of Chery vehicles in Nigeria is displaying Chery’s vehicles at Novare Mall, Sangotedo, Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos. The display is ongoing and has started from May 9 to May 12, 2024, the event promises to be an unforgettable experience for all attendees. Carloha has meticulously planned this display to showcase the best of Chery, […]

Maritime

Revenue: NPA to generate N629.89bn in 2024 Financial year – MD

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 22 March 2024 0

…requests N200bn loan f3om Afrexim Bank. By Tom Okpe Managing Director, Nigerian Ports Authority, (NPA) Mohammed Bello-Koko, has revealed that the agency is expected to generate N629.89 billion in 2024, while asking for a N200 billion loan from Afrexim Bank. It was also stated that the United Kingdom Export Finance, (UKEF) was listed as one […]

Maritime

Gridlock: NAMTOP urges NPA, LASG to establish task team

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 21 March 2024 0

The Vice Chairman of Nexus Association of Maritime Transport Operators (NAMTOP) Ridwan Bello has called on the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) and the Lagos State Government to establish a patrol task team to sustain the sanity that has been established along the Mile 2/Tin Can Port access road. The perennial traffic gridlock along Mile 2 […]

Maritime

Maritime workers set for showdown over impacts of 50% IGR deductions

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 21 March 2024 0

Maritime workers have issued a seven-day ultimatum to the Federal Government to stop the implementation of the presidential directive on the 50 per cent automatic deduction from the Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) of Federal Government-owned enterprises, as it affects the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA). The workers, in a statement by the Maritime Workers Union of […]

Transportation

Carloha to display chery’s vehicle, reward customers in Ikeja

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 8 March 2024 0

By Temitope Adebayo Carloha Nigeria to display chery’s vehicles, and reward customers at Ikeja city mall from March 15 to 17, 2024. The three-day extravaganza promises an unforgettable experience for attendees, offering an exclusive glimpse into the cutting-edge technology and design prowess of Chery’s impressive lineup. The Chery Display at Ikeja City Mall is

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NIMASA frowned at “campaign of calumny” on social media

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 7 March 2024 0

By Temitope Adebayo The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has frowned on a “campaign of calumny” in social media, against the Director General, Dr Bashir Jamoh. A statement by the Agency’s spokesman, Osagie Edward, urged the public to disregard what is being circulated because it is the same allegation raised in 2021 for […]

Maritime

Expired seaports concessions, Reps summon Oyetola, others

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 7 March 2024 0

By Temitope Adebayo The House of Representatives Committee on Privatisation and Commercialisation has summoned the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, the Minister of Transport, Sa’idu Alkali, the Managing Director (MD), Nigeria Ports Authority (NPA), Mohammed Bello-Koko, and the Director General, Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE), Alex Okoh, over the

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Lack of financial support, others, up Nigeria’s annual loss to $15bn-Enebeli

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 7 March 2024 0

By Temitope Adebayo The Nigerian Licensed Ship Chandlers Association, has said that lack of financial support, among many other critical issues, led to Nigeria’s $15 billion annually loss in ship chandling and related services. President of the Association, Dr Martins Enebeli, who highlighted the critical issues facing Nigeria’s maritime sector, recently stated that

Maritime

NIWA to license 2,200 boats, remove 5 wrecks, train 1500 in 2024

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 15 February 2024 0

By Temitope Adebayo In a bid to boost water transportation in Lagos, the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) said it has set plans in motion to enable it to license about 2,200 boats, remove five wrecks across the inland waterways in Lagos and train 1,500 skippers before the end of 2024. The Managing Director of […]

Maritime

NIMASA to install modular floating dock

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 15 February 2024 0

By Temitope Adebayo The Nigerian Maritime and Safety Administration (NIMASA) has commenced preparations for the deployment of a Modular Floating Dock. The agency has moved the Floating Dock to a jetty at the Standard Flour Mills in Apapa in preparation for the movement to the scheduled operational base at the Continental Shipyard, Apapa. In a […]

Transportation

2024 Lagos Motor Show: Carloha displays Chery vehicle

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 14 February 2024 0

By Temitope Adebayo Carloha Nigeria, a leading automotive distributor, is set to dazzle attendees at the highly anticipated Lagos Motor Show 2024 with the display of Chery vehicles. The event is scheduled to take place from February 16 to 17, 2024, at the Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS) in Lagos. As one of the premier automotive […]