Abuja Times

FCT Transport secretariat seeks collaboration with FRSC

Ihesiulo Grace 25 October 2017 0

The newly appointed Secretary Transportation Secretariat, Federal Capital Territory Administration, Comrade Kayode Opeifa, in an effort to re-position transportation model, has solicited for closer collaboration with the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) in tackling various traffic

Abuja Times

FCT transport secretary cautions AMAC taskforce over illegal duty

Ihesiulo Grace 25 October 2017 0

The newly appointed FCT Secretary of Transportation, Comrade Opeifa Kayode, has cautioned the leaders of Abuja Municipal Area Council Joint Taskforce who have engaged in illegal and undesignated duty against over stepping their jurisdiction as environmental and security taskforce. In what looks like clash of interest, on who controls the major axis within the Abuja […]

Politics

Ambode seeks lawmakers’ support for success of reforms

Ihesiulo Grace 14 October 2017 0

Pursuant to his administration’s ongoing efforts to effect needed reforms in the transportation, environment and energy sectors aimed at putting the state on a sound footing for economic growth and development, the Lagos State governor, Akinwunmi Ambode has asked lawmakers in the state to support his efforts. Speaking at the opening session of the 2nd […]

News

Local firms seek participation in transportation of crude oil

Ihesiulo Grace 23 November 2016 0

Some operators in the petroleum industry on Tuesday said the non-participation of indigenous vessel owners in transportation of crude oil had created a setback for the economy. They told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in separate interviews in Lagos that the problem was denying indigenous firms the necessary capital to build-up capacity, while encouraging […]

News

Experts Call for Improvements in Air Transport

Ihesiulo Grace 14 April 2015 0

Professionals in the Air transport have called on the government and other stakeholders to harness mental and material resources towards the improvements in the air transport in Nigeria. Dr. Adebukola Daramola of the Economic Policy Research Department (EPRD) of Nigeria Institute of Social and Economic Research (NISER) gave this urge during the monthly April lecture […]

Editorial

Opening railway to private sector participation

Ihesiulo Grace 23 March 2015 0

If all goes according to plan, the Nigerian railway system will soon be open to private sector participation. The first step towards this revolutionary development is being taken by the Federal Government, which has sent a bill to the National Assembly to this effect. The bill provides for private operators to own, construct and operate […]