Transportation

Ferry Safety: Lagos Seeks Regional Collaboration on Water Transport

Ihesiulo Grace 26 June 2025 0

Transportation stakeholders from across West and Central Africa gathered in Lagos on Wednesday for the 2025 Regional Ferry Safety Conference to chart a new course for ferry safety, urban mobility, and economic integration via inland waterways. The two-day conference, which continues today, is

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Carloha, Lifemate celebrate with furniture discounts, SUV raffle

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 21 June 2025 0

BY TEMITOPE ADEBAYO Carloha Nigeria, the franchise holder and assembler of Chery vehicles in Nigeria, is proud to announce its partnership with Lifemate for the retailer’s 19th Anniversary Celebration Promo, running from June 1 to June 30, 2025. This landmark collaboration brings together two industry leaders committed to delivering outstanding value and experiences to

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Tinubu unveils first-ever 24hr bus terminal in Abuja

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 18 June 2025 0

…declares end to ‘One Chance’ menace By Ukpono Ukpong President Bola Tinubu yesterday declared the end of the notorious “one chance” menace in Abuja, as he commissioned the ultra-modern Mabushi Bus Terminal in Mabushi District of Abuja. The President, represented by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Tajuddeen Abass, said the terminal is […]

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Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, enhancing road safety, says FRSC boss

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 29 May 2025 0

BY TEMITOPE ADEBAYO The Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Shehu Mohammed, has said President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda has significantly improved the corps’ operations through increased funding, technology deployment, and an expansion of its operational mandate, including the approval of nationwide night patrols. Speaking in Abuja as part of

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Lightspeed debuts West Africa’s first 12-metre water projection show in Lagos

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 29 May 2025 0

BY TEMITOPE ADEBAYO Lightspeed, the creative-tech studio founded by Adedotun Olateru-Olagbegi, successfully launched Nigeria’s first large-scale Water Projection Mapping installation at LASWA in Falomo, Lagos. By fusing light, water and narrative, this landmark showcase transformed a towering water screen into a dynamic canvas, bringing motion graphics and audio-visual

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Sanwo-Olu urges long-term transport reforms for sustainable growth

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 16 May 2025 0

BY TEMITOPE ADEBAYO The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has stressed the need for visionary policies, community buy-in, and sustained political will to ensure success in the transportation sector. Sanwo-Olu was represented by Dr Abimbola Akinajo, the Managing Director, Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) said this recently in Lagos. According to

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FRSC retains ISO certification for excellence in road safety

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 16 May 2025 0

BY TEMITOPE ADEBAYO The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has again secured the ISO 9001:2015 recertification for quality management in road safety and traffic administration. In a press statement signed by Assistant Corps Marshal and Corps Public Education Officer, Olusegun Ogungbemide, on Wednesday, the recertification followed a successful audit by the Standards

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Transport reform hinges on public-private partnership, says Musa

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 16 May 2025 0

BY TEMITOPE ADEBAYO The Global Transport Policy Annual Roundtable, which is scheduled for Thursday, May 15, in Lagos, will unveil key components that could redefine Nigeria’s transport landscape at its second edition. At a pre-event briefing held on Monday at BON Hotel, Ikeja GRA, industry experts and organisers stressed the need for urgent reform and […]

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FRSC urges motorists to stop blaming road crashes on evil spirits

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 25 April 2025 0

BY TEMITOPE ADEBAYO The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has called on Nigerians to desist from attributing road crashes to evil spirits, emphasising that human error remains the major cause of accidents on the nation’s highways. Oyo Sector Commander of the FRSC, Mrs Rosemary Alo, made this known in Ibadan on Wednesday while flagging off […]

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Onne Port Welcomes West Africa’s Largest Vessel With 1,250 Containers

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 23 April 2025 0

BY TEMITOPE ADEBAYO The Onne Multipurpose Terminal (OMT) in Rivers State has once again made history, successfully hosting the Kota Carum—the largest vessel ever to berth at the Onne Federal Ocean Terminal (FOT). The vessel with a capacity of 6,606 TEUs (Twenty-foot Equivalent Units), Kota Carum is a major addition to the line of large […]

Transportation

Nigerian Exporters Hit Hard as US Returns 70% of Shipments

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 23 April 2025 0

BY TEMITOPE ADEBAYO Since the implementation of Donald Trump’s Tariff Policy, especially, on Africa, more than 70% of shipments sent from Nigeria to the U.S. via airport have either been refused entry or placed on hold. The chief commercial officer, AAJ Express Logistics Limited, Ini Daniel, who disclosed this yesterday, noted that, this alarming trend […]

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NADDC tasks motorcycle manufacturers to deepen local content, boost economy

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 19 April 2025 0

By Temitope Adebayo The National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC) has called on the Motorcycle Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MOMAN) to increase the level of local content in the manufacturing of motorcycles and tricycles in the country. According to NADDC, increasing the level of local content will trigger a chain reaction of positive outcomes,

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How engine size shapes vehicle speed and fuel economy

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 19 April 2025 0

By Temitope Adebayo The automotive world is constantly evolving, with innovation driving improvements in performance, safety, and efficiency. However, one constant factor remains pivotal in determining how a vehicle performs on the road—its engine capacity. Also known as engine displacement, this specification significantly impacts a car’s overall performance and fuel

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Mercedes-Benz sells 529 vehicles in Q1 2025

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 12 April 2025 0

BY TEMITOPE ADEBAYO Mercedes-Benz Group AG reported strong performance in the first quarter of 2025, selling a total of 529,200 cars and vans globally. The company navigated a dynamic market environment ahead of the highly anticipated launch of the all-new CLA model. Mercedes-Benz Cars Division The group’s passenger car division sold 446,300 vehicles in Q1, […]

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Nigeria’s Automotive Industry: A key engine of economic growth

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 12 April 2025 0

BY TEMITOPE ADEBAYO Nigeria’s automotive industry has evolved over the past century from colonial-era luxury to a vital economic driver. With over 14 million registered vehicles, the sector supports mobility, commerce, and logistics across the country, while also reflecting infrastructure gaps and opportunities for sustainable growth. From Colonial Cars to Indigenous

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IATA: African airlines record 6.7% y-o-y increase in demand

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 9 April 2025 0

BY CHUKWUEMEKE IWELUNMO The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for February 2025 global passenger demand for all the regions of the world. According to the statistics, African airlines saw a 6.7% year-on-year increase in demand. Capacity was up 4.0% year-on-year. The load factor rose to 75.3% (+2.0 ppt compared to February 2024). “While […]

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NRC, SEDC strengthen partnership for South-East rail revitalisation

Ihesiulo Grace 5 April 2025 0

BY TEMITOPE ADEBAYO The Managing Director and CEO of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), Dr. Kayode Opeifa, has highlighted the crucial role of the South-East Development Commission (SEDC) in the federal government’s vision to rehabilitate, expand and optimize the country’s railway infrastructure. He made this known on Wednesday during a working visit by the leadership

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]