Transport

FRSC set to launch app for driving licence, plate number verification

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 30 August 2024 0

By Temitope Adebayo The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) is set to launch a new mobile app in September 2024, designed to facilitate the verification of driving licences and plate numbers. This was revealed by FRSC spokesperson Elizabeth Jayeola during an appearance on Channels Television’s The

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Transportation minister urges NRC to make train accessible for elderly, PWDs

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 30 August 2024 0

By Temitope Adebayo The minister of transportation, Sa’idu Ahmed Alkali has raised concerns over the inaccessibility of the train station in Kubwa, Abuja for persons with disabilities (PWDs). He noted that the design of the facility, particularly the staircase used by passengers disembarking from trains arriving from Rigasa, does not cater to the needs of […]

Transport

Ports & Cargo boss raises concerns over delayed port concession renewals

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 9 August 2024 0

By Temitope Adebayo The Managing Director, Ports & Cargo Handling Services Limited, a subsidiary of SIFAX Group, Mr. John Jenkins, has raised concerns over the delay of port concession renewal in Nigeria. Port & Cargo terminal is one of the port operators waiting on the government for the renewal of their port concession which expired […]

Transport

Interior Minister praises retired FRSC spokesperson Bisi Kazeem for outstanding service

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 9 August 2024 0

By Temitope Adebayo The minister of interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has commended Bisi Kazeem, retired deputy corps marshal (DCM) of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC). Tunji-Ojo gave the commendation in Abuja, during the 11th valedictory lecture series and pull out parade in honour of Kazeem. Kazeem, who joined the corps on August 7, 1989, served […]

Transport

LASG to digitalize interstate transportation, ban small buses, tricycles

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 26 July 2024 0

By Temitope Adebayo The Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, has revealed the LASG plans to digitalize the interstate transportation system, to ban small buses popularly known as Korope, and Tricycles from plying the express road. Osiyemi revealed this at the media parley held at Ikeja to highlight the state’s ongoing transportation initiatives

Transport

FRSC calls on stakeholders to support road accident reduction initiatives

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 26 July 2024 0

By Temitope Adebayo The Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, Mr Shehu Mohammed has called on stakeholders to support efforts towards reducing road accidents in the country. The Corps Marshal made the call while decorating the five newly appointed Deputy Corps Marshals in Abuja. He said the Corps is coming up with new initiatives […]

Transport

NRC boss urges private sector, others to invest in rail infrastructure

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 26 July 2024 0

By Temitope Adebayo The Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation NRC, Dr Fidet Okhiria, has advised sub-national governments and the private sector to invest in rail infrastructure. Okhiria said this during the Endowed Professorial Chair on Transport and Logistics Guest Lecture at the School of Transport and Logistics, Lagos State University. While delivering

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Northern Senators Forum commends Tinubu for signing North West Development Commission Bill

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 26 July 2024 0

By Haruna Salami Senators from the 19 northern states under the umbrella of Norther Senators Forum has lauded President Bola Tinubu’ assent to the North West Development Commission Bill. Sen. Abdulaziz Musa Yar’adua Chairman Northern Senators Forum in a letter of appreciation to the President on Wednesday the realization of the Commission is a landmark […]

Transport

Chery Captivates Lagos with Spetacular Roadshow

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 26 April 2024 0

Chery, the renowned automotive brand synonymous with innovation and elegance, delighted Lagosians with a mesmerizing roadshow on April 26th, 2024. The event, featuring a captivating procession from the Carloha showroom to the iconic Palms through scenic routes including the Third Mainland Bridge, Ikoyi, and Victoria Island, culminated in a vibrant celebration at the Palms.

Transport

Ramzi Houri: Transforming Luxury Car Rentals and Leading the Tech Frontier

Ihesiulo Grace 11 April 2024 0

At the forefront of luxury car rentals and tech innovation in France stands Ramzi Houri, a young entrepreneur whose vision is reshaping industries. With his platform Maloc, Houri has turned the traditional luxury car rental market on its head, offering a seamless blend of technology and premium service. At just 24 years old, his achievements […]

Transport

Shippers Council launches online portal for registration

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 15 February 2024 0

By Temitope Adebayo The Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) has launched its Online Portal for the Registration of Regulated Port Service Providers and Users. The Director of the South-South zone of NSC, Mr Glory Onojedo, who was represented by Mrs Patricia Osuma, Director of Public Relations of the Council, at Onne, Rivers state, revealed that the […]

Transport

FRSC records 335 deaths, 2,055 injuries in one month

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 26 January 2024 0

By Temitope Adebayo The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), says a total of 335 deaths from traffic crashes were recorded nationwide between 15 December 2023 and 16 January. Dauda Ali-Biu, Corps Marshal, FRSC, said this in Abuja while appraising the corps’ Zero Tolerance to Road Traffic Crashes special operation. He said that the figure was […]

Transport

FG generates N1.49bn from rail transportation in Q3 2023- NBS

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 26 January 2024 0

By Temitope Adebayo The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has said the Federal Government generated N1.49 billion from passenger fare for rail transport in the third quarter 2023 (Q3 2023). NBS made this disclosure in its document tagged: “Rail Transport Data (Q3 2023).” According to the document, the revenue rose by 108.25% from the N715.09 […]

Transport

FG to launch national transportation database initiative

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 26 January 2024 0

By Temitope Adebayo The Federal government has engaged industry stakeholders to launch its ambitious Smart National Transport Databank initiative towards improving the country’s transportation landscape. The minister of transport, Sa’idu Ahmed Alkali, revealed this in his keynote address at a one-day stakeholders’ engagement forum on smart national

Transport

NRC to revive old narrow gauge network

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 19 January 2024 0

By Temitope Adebayo The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) is set to revived the old narrow gauge networks with the Eastern line already at an advanced stage to resume operations. The Eastern line from Port Harcourt to Maiduguri is one of the old narrow gauge lines currently receiving attention of the federal government being undertaken by […]

Transport

Accident: Install speed limiting devices to your vehicles, adhere to traffic rules, FRSC charges drivers

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 19 January 2024 0

By Temitope Adebayo The Ogun State chapter of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has advise drivers to install speed limiting devices in their vehicles and adhere strictly to traffic rules and regulations so as to minimise accidents. Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Ogun, Anthony Uga, made declaration on Thursday […]

Transport

Truck, cargo operators bemoan attacks on truck drivers

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 15 January 2024 0

By Temitope Adebayo The Lagos State Truck and Cargo Operators Committee (LASTCOC) has condemned the unjustified and unwarranted extortion and assault of truck drivers in Lagos State by hoodlums. The call is coming in the wake of an attack on a truck driver by hoodlums along the Mile 2 – Oshodi express road at the […]

Transport

Battle of minivans: Toyota Sienna vs Honda Odyssey

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 12 January 2024 0

By Temitope Adebayo When we talk about space bus in the field of automotive industry in Nigeria, Toyota Sienna and Honda Odyssey cannot be over looked. The two are great minivan but the Toyota Sienna provides some unique options. Available in all-wheel drive, the Sienna minivan offers exceptional handling and cutting-edge technology to keep passengers […]

Transport

Ethiopian inks MOU with Rolls-Royce, 11 A350-900s deal with Airbus

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 22 November 2023 0

BY CHUKWUEMEKE IWELUNMO Rolls-Royce says it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for a comprehensive TotalCare service agreement with Ethiopian Airlines for 22 Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-84 engines. The Trent XWB-84 exclusively powers the Airbus A350-900 aircraft. TotalCare is designed to provide operational certainty for customers by transferring time on wing and

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Lagos FRSC considering relocation amidst mob outburst

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 2 October 2023 0

By Temitope Adebayo The Lagos State Sector Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) is considering relocating from its current office at the Isolo Local Council Development Area (LCDA) Office building in Okota, Lagos. This decision comes in the aftermath of a violent attack on the FRSC office by a mob. The LCDA building […]