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NIWA embarks on monitoring surveillance to ensure safety, secure environment

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By Temitope Adebayo The Lagos Area of the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has recently embarked on a waterfront monitoring surveillance along Bojije-Epe route along the Lagos waterways. Speaking after the surveillance tour, the Lagos Area Manager, Sarat Braimah, explained that the

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Reps urge FRSC, Police to clamp down on illegal use of siren nationwide

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By Temitope Adebayo The House of Representatives has called on the Federal Road Safety Commission, FRSC, and Nigerian Police Force to clamp down on those using sirens illegally nationwide. The House also ordered the law enforcement agencies to enforce the law on indiscriminate use of sirens on Nigerian roads. The resolution followed the adoption of […]

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Chery increases sales by 101.1% in 2023

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By Temitope Adebayo Carloha, the exclusive national partner of Chery Automobile in Nigeria, celebrates Chery’s exceptional success, as it achieved an annual sales figure of 1,881,316 units, representing a geometrical growth of 52.6 per cent, exported 937,148 vehicles, while recording an increase of 101.1 per cent in 2023. Chery’s says the announcement not only

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LASTMA impounds 30 vehicles over illegal parking, other traffic offences

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By Temitope Adebayo The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), in continuation of its enforcement operations to unlock traffic across the State, has impounded 30 vehicles over illegal parking and unpainted vehicles around Apongbon, Glover Road, Ikoyi, Lagos. The Director, Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department, LASTMA, Mr Taofiq Adebayo, said this in a

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NRC urges passengers to get ticket online as free train ride commenced

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By Temitope Adebayo Following the commencement of the recently announced free train ride, the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), has urged Nigerians to book their tickets from online as free train ride began yesterday, Thursday, December 21, through January 4, 2024. NRC made this disclosure to further implement Tinubu’s directive of the 50 percent reduction in […]

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Carloha Nigeria partners Cherry Automobile as authorised dealer

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Carloha Nigeria partnered with cherry Automobile as an authorised dealer for the Nigerian market. Director of Sales and Marketing for Carloha Nigeria, Joseph Omokhapue said the partnership marks a significant landmark in the expansion and growth of both organisations in the Nigerian automotive industry. According to him, “This strategic alignment is in consonance with

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NIWA condoles with Kebbi government, victims over boat mishap

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By Temitope Adebayo The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has extended its condolences to the government and people of Kebbi State following a recent boat mishap involving 17 passengers from Kasabo village in Agwara Local Government of Niger State, heading to Yauri Market in Kebbi State. In a statement signed by the NIWA management on […]

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Viral Video: NRC suspends erring staff members

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By Temitope Adebayo The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has suspended members of staff who were seen in a viral video negotiating with passengers on the Lagos-Ibadan Train Service without obtaining tickets. The Deputy Director, Public Relations, Mahmoud Yakub revealed this in a statement sent to The Daily Times on Wednesday. The Corporation promised to punish […]

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NIWA removes wrecks on Lagos Island waterway, give owners 2 weeks ultimatum for proof of ownership

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The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has given owners of partially submerged and submerged wrecks along the Lagos inland waterways two weeks to come forward with proof of ownership of such wrecks, along with valid documents and a work plan for their removal. Failure to comply within this timeframe may result in the Authority removing […]

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FRSC records a 15.5% reduction in fatalities, 14% in road crashes, injured victims

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By Temitope Adebayo In what could be tagged a successful outing in the operational front during the first six months of 2023, the Federal Road Safety Corps FRSC, has recorded a decline in the total number of road traffic crashes, total number of injuries, and fatalities as well, when compared with the same period in […]

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TCAN wants new minister to transform transportation sector

Ihesiulo Grace 25 August 2023 0

By Temitope Adebayo A group known as the Transportation Correspondents Association of Nigeria (TCAN) has implored new minister of Transportation, Senator Sa’idu Alkali, to transform the transportation sector, especially, the railways. While congratulating the new minister, who was appointed and sworn in on Monday August 21, 2023, by President Bola Tinubu, the association,

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Traffic Regulation: Stakeholder calls for collaboration among states

Ihesiulo Grace 4 August 2023 0

By Temitope Adebayo The Permanent Secretary in the Lagos State Ministry of Transportation, Engr. Abdulhafiz Toriola, has called for concerted efforts among all Federating States, including the Federal Capital Territory, to establish a robust regulatory framework for road traffic regulations. The Permanent Secretary made this recently in Abuja, while presenting a paper at

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NRC donates N40m office structure to railway police

Ihesiulo Grace 4 August 2023 0

By Temitope Adebayo The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has donated a N40 million Police Station to railway police in Apapa area of Lagos. The donated Police station near Bola Ahmed Tinubu Railway terminal, Apapa, was in line with global best practice of protecting passengers and properties along the railway corridor. Speaking during the handover ceremony […]

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FRSC, others move to combat drug abuse among motorists

Ihesiulo Grace 4 August 2023 0

By Temitope Adebayo In a bid to curb the effect of drug abuse and enhanced road safety among motorists and curb the alarming rise in drug-related crimes, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Nasarawa State, has collaborated with sister agencies and stakeholders. The Sector Commander (FRSC) in Nasarawa State, Sabo Innocent Maigari, said the […]

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Subsidy Removal: Commercial bus operators disregard LASG transportation fare slash

Ihesiulo Grace 4 August 2023 0

By Temitope Adebayo Commercial bus drivers operating in Lagos State have disregarded the Lagos State Government directive that all yellow transport buses should slash their fares by 25 per cent. Governor Sanwo-Olu had earlier in the week directed 50 per cent slash in transportation fare on all Lagos State-controlled transport mediums Bus Rapid Transit (BRT […]

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FG to shut Chevron operations over disregard of laws, standard procedures

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By Temitope Adebayo The Federal Ministry of Transportation has disclosed its intention to shut down the Chevron Nigeria Limited operations at the Warri jetty within two weeks, following the company’s disregard of extant laws and standard procedures. The Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Dr Magdalene Ajani, made this known at a meeting between Chevron Nigeria […]

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Coscharis Motors to launch all-new Ford Territory in Nigeria

Ihesiulo Grace 17 June 2023 0

By Temitope Adebayo Nigeria’s leading automobile dealership and an exclusive franchisee of the Ford brand, Coscharis Motors Plc, said All-New Ford Territory, would soon to debuted officially in Nigeria. General Manager, Marketing & Corporate Communications, Coscharis Group, Abiona Babarinde, made this known at the just concluded 2023 Lagos Motor Fair and Autoparts

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Honda unveils the e:Ny1 electric SUV

Ihesiulo Grace 12 May 2023 0

By Temitope Adebayo Honda has unveiled its second fully electric vehicle, the new Honda e:Ny1 electric SUV in Germany. The new Honda e:Ny1 electric SUV will be the first model to ride on the automaker’s new dedicated EV platform. It will mark several firsts for the Japanese automaker. Feature an all-new design language for Honda […]

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Kia launches Software Define Vehicle technology with EV9 electric SUV

Ihesiulo Grace 12 May 2023 0

By Temitope Adebayo Kia has launched its Software Defined Vehicle (SDV) technology through its EV9 SUV’s on-demand features and over-the-air (OTA) software updates, allowing customers to remotely purchase and install new software functions based on their needs. Kia, which is affiliated with Hyundai Motor Group, has recently launched its flagship electric SUV, the EV9.

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CFAO Motors to distribute Toyota Vehicles in Nigeria

Ihesiulo Grace 12 May 2023 0

By Temitope Adebayo CFAO Motors has been appointed as the official distributor of Toyota vehicles in Nigeria. The leading distributor of mobility products and services in Nigeria is the second official distributor of Toyota vehicles in the country and reinforces the company’s commitment to providing high-quality mobility solutions to its customers. Toyota is a globally