Transportation

What you need to know about electric vehicles

Ihesiulo Grace 6 May 2023 0

By Temitope Adebayo Electric vehicles (EVs) can be a great choice for many drivers, but only you know what will work best for you. There are many things to consider when thinking about buying any vehicle. But specifically, before buying an Electric vehicle (EVs), here are the things you need to

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Maruti Suzuki to launch 7-seater Grand Vitara version

Ihesiulo Grace 6 May 2023 0

By Temitope Adebayo Naruto Suzuki has repeatedly stated their aim to capture more than 25 per cent market share of the SUV market. As a result, they have launched and unveiled the mid-size Grand Vitara, a crossover SUV Fronx, and the five-door lifestyle SUV Jimny. Additionally, reports now suggest that the company is planning to […]

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2023 Nissan Ariya wins 10 best interior automobile award

Ihesiulo Grace 6 May 2023 0

By Temitope Adebayo The all-electric 2023 Nissan Ariya has been recognized as a standout in the industry, as one of the Wards 10 Best Interiors & UX for 2023.With visually striking, highly functional, spacious, and aesthetically pleasing Interiors. This year’s Wards 10 Best Interiors & UX list marked the 13th edition since it started over […]

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Group collaborates with FRSC, NDLEA to tackle drug abuse by drivers

Ihesiulo Grace 29 April 2023 0

By Temitope Adebayo A group, Motivators Crib Africa, has partnered with the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) and National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) to tackle drug abuse among drivers across the country. The group’s Executive Director, Mr Nwokocha Chijioke, who made the disclosure in Osogbo, Osun State, explained that the partnership was to reawaken […]

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Fintech deploys aids in interstate transportation booking across Nigeria

Ihesiulo Grace 20 April 2023 0

By Temitope Adebayo Touch and Pay Technologies (TAP), a Nigerian fintech company and processor of micro-transactions in Africa, has deployed technology that aids interstate travel from Lagos to other parts of the country. Today, there are over a million interstate trips daily in the country, with 40 per cent of trips emanating or terminating in […]

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Nigeria’s motorcycle importation drops by 42%

Ihesiulo Grace 14 April 2023 0

By Temitope Adebayo Nigeria’s spending on the importation of motorcycles fell to N212.64 billion in 2022 representing a 42 percent decline from the N367.39 billion spent in 2021. The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) disclosed this in its Foreign Trade in Goods Statistics report which also showed that the importation bill on motorcycles fell quarter-on-quarter […]

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Ramadan: FRSC advice motorists to ensure sufficient rest before embarking on any trip

Ihesiulo Grace 23 March 2023 0

By Temitope Adebayo The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Ogun, has advised Muslim motorists to have sufficient rest after eating in the morning to prevent avoidable crashes. Mr Iyanda Taofiq, the Sagamu Unit Commander of FRSC, gave the advice on Thursday in Sagamu, Ogun State. Taofiq said the advice had become necessary to stem […]

Transportation

FG approves $984m for Kano-Maradi standard gauge rail line

Ihesiulo Grace 23 March 2023 0

By Temitope Adebayo The federal government of Nigeria has approved a total of $984,722,302 for the procurement of rolling stock, operation and maintenance equipment for the Kano-Maradi standard gauge rail line currently under construction. The Minister of Transportation, Mu’azu Jaji Sambo, disclosed this to State House Correspondents after this week’s Federal Executive

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Funtua Inland Dry Port is port of origin, final destination- Sambo

Ihesiulo Grace 4 February 2023 0

By Temitope Adebayo The Minister of Transportation, Mu’azu Jaji Sambo has declared Funtua Inland Dry Port as the Port of Origin and Final Destination. He made this declaration at the official declaration ceremony of the inland dry port on Thursday, February 2nd 2023 at the facility site in future, Katsina State. Sambo also said that […]

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Renault-Nissan Alliance: Date set for redesign presentation

Ihesiulo Grace 3 February 2023 0

By Temitope Adebayo France’s Renault and its Japanese partner Nissan will formally unveil the agreement to reshape their alliance on Feb. 6 in London, the two car makers said in a joint statement on Thursday. The announcement, with junior alliance partner Mitsubishi Motors, confirmed a Jan. 26 Reuters exclusive about the deal, which will retool […]

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Honda to produce new hydrogen fuel cell system co-developed with GM

Ihesiulo Grace 3 February 2023 0

By Temitope Adebayo Honda Motor Co said it will start producing a new hydrogen fuel cell system jointly developed with General Motors Co (GM.N) this year and gradually step up sales this decade, in a bid to expand its hydrogen business. The managing executive director Shinji Aoyama said this recently, during a company event in […]

Transportation

Truck accidents: Lagos to curb reckless driving through transport reform law

Ihesiulo Grace 2 February 2023 0

By Temitope Adebayo The Lagos State Government has again condemned in strong terms the incessant truck accidents happening within the State and has warned owners and drivers of articulated vehicles against recklessness, saying any driver or owner found to be complicit in any truck accident will be arrested and prosecuted in accordance with the State […]

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Intentional, willful road crashes should be treated as criminal-FPRO

Ihesiulo Grace 26 January 2023 0

By Temitope Adebayo The Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), Olumuyiwa Adejobi has appealed to states Houses of Assembly to make laws that will treat intentional and willful road crashes as criminal and not mere traffic offences. Adejobi said if anyone drives roughly in traffic and causes deaths, such should not just be treated as a […]

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2023 Election: FRSC warns politicians over reckless driving during campaign

Ihesiulo Grace 26 January 2023 0

By Temitope Adebayo The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has warned parties and politicians to avoid excessive speed and reckless driving during their campaigns. The Corps Marshal, Dauda Biu told drivers of convoys to handle vehicles with caution. This warning followed multiple auto crashes, some fatal, involving party members and supporters. A statement by Corps […]

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FRSC laments over activities of dispatch riders, motorcyclists in FCT

Ihesiulo Grace 20 January 2023 0

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has identified activities of dispatch riders and commercial motorcylists “Okada riders” as major problems confronting the corps in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The sector Commander, FCT command, Mr Oga Ochi, said this on Thursday in Abuja, stating that tricycle (Keke NAPEP) have also been identified as a problem […]

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Edo train attack: NRC confirms release of all passengers

Ihesiulo Grace 20 January 2023 0

By Temitope Adebayo The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has said all the passengers abducted at the Chief Tom Ikimi Railway Station Ekekhen in Igueben, Edo State, have all regained their freedom and released to their families, respectively. This was disclosed in a statement signed by the Deputy Director, Public Relations of NRC, Mahmoud Yakub, on […]

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How high cost of transportation, others pushing inflation in Nigeria

Ihesiulo Grace 20 January 2023 0

By Temitope Adebayo The high cost of transportation is one of the major challenges dampening the economic growth of the country and eroding consumer purchasing power, due to increases in the price of basic amenities which is causing rise in inflation. Although, the high costs of diesel, petrol and the poor state of rural roads […]

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FRSC apprehend over 14,000 drivers in 2022 in C/River

Ihesiulo Grace 13 January 2023 0

The has said the apprehended 14,345 drivers No fewer than 14,345 drivers were apprehended for various offences by the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Cross River, as 54 persons lost their lives from 106 road traffic crashes recorded in the state in 2022. The sector Commander of FRSC in the state, Mr Abdullahi Hassan, […]

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Boat Mishaps: FG, Lagos charge boat operators on adherence to safety codes

Ihesiulo Grace 1 December 2022 0

By Temitope Adebayo The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), and the Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) have urged boat operators and ferry service providers to adhere strictly to inland waterways safety codes. This was disclosed, over the weekend, at the training of over 120 boat operators and skippers by the Waterfront Boat Owners and Transporters […]

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LASWA partners French agency to improve water transportation system

Ihesiulo Grace 29 October 2022 0

By Temitope Adebayo The Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) says it is partnering with the French Development Agency (AFD) to engender an improved water transportation system in Lagos. The General Manager of LASWA, Mr Oluwadamilola Emmanuel, disclosed this in Lagos when the AFD team visited the LASWA headquarters at Falomo, Lagos. The visit was to […]