By Ada Nkong The new Minister of Transportation, Senator Said Alkali, accompanied by well wishers, was welcomed to the Ministry by the Permanent Secretary, Dr. Magdalene Ajani and Staff of the Ministry. In her welcome remarks, the Permanent Secretary expressed joy at the Minister's experience from the National Assembly, and stressed the need to leverage… Continue reading Transportation: Alkali Assumes Office, Targets Electric Cars to Cushion Subsidy Removal effects

By Ada Nkong Vehicle Owners Association of Nigeria has passed a vote of confidence on President Bola Tinubu for his handling of the fuel subsidy removal and the attendant challenges. In a letter to the president signed by Peacemaker Vincent Odo Okoko Comrade Makinde National President and V. Olawole Secretary General made available to our… Continue reading Subsidy Removal: Vehicle Owners Association Passes Vote of Confidence on President Tinubu

The Federal Ministry of Transportation is advocating the use of bicycles as alternative means of commuting saying it promotes a cleaner environment and healthy lifestyle. A statement signed by Desmond Adyo of the press and public relations department says the Director, Road Transport and Mass Transit Administration, Musa Ibrahim, stated this at the One Day… Continue reading Ministry of Transportation Advocates Use of Bicycles_Ada Nkong

The Federal Government has requested Mota-Eñgil, Nigeria Limited, the Contractor handling Kano-Maradi railway project to consider procuring Compressed National Gas (CNG) and Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) as against Diesel Multiple Unit (DMU) engines for the rail line Rolling Stock for more environmentally-friendly operators. A statement by Mr. Henshaw Ogubike says the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry… Continue reading Kano-Maradi : FG Pushes for CNG,LPG Powered Railway Engines_Ada Nkong

Following a boat incident at Marina resort Calabar involving 14 medical students which left 11 injured and 3 feared dead, Governor Bassey Otu has ordered the immediate suspension of cruise activities at Marina resort. In a statement signed by Mr Emmanuel Ogbeche,chief press secretary to the governor, the governor ordered the ministry of transportation to… Continue reading Calabar Boat Incident: Governor Bassey Otu Orders Immediate Suspension of Cruise _Ada Nkong

Association of Right and Welfare of Passengers in Nigeria has Congratulated President Ahmed Bola Tinubu on his successful inauguration. In a statement made available to Newsannexonline in Abuja by the founder, Engr. Princess Tina Onojeghuo, the organization commended the president for appointment of credible key officers to serve Nigeria. According to her, Nigerians can expect… Continue reading Subsidy Removal: ARWPAN Congratulates Tinubu,Appeals for Passengers Patience_Ada Nkong

..As first set of wagons roll out for freight services. The Federal Government has commissioned the Kajola Wagon Assembly Plant in Ogun State. A statement by Mr Henshaw Ogubike, director press ministry of transportation says President Muhammadu Buhari who performed the commissioning of the project, coordinated by the Federal Ministry of Transportation expressed immense pleasure… Continue reading President Buhari Commissions Kajola Locomotive and Rolling Stock Assembly _Ada Nkong

The Minster of transportation,Muazu Sambo has debunked allegations linking him to hijack of a maritime contract. In a statement made available to journalists, the minister said he had enlisted the help of security agencies to investigate the content of the publication which he described as misleading. See full statement below: My attention has been drawn… Continue reading Minister of Transportation Distances Self From Maritime Contract Controversy _Ada Nkong

The Federal Government has inaugurated a collaborative Task Team of the Nigerian Ports Authority, Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Federal Ministry of Transportation and others with the charge to address lingering issues of overtime cargoes at the nations seaports and terminals while also proffering best case situation on how these cargoes can be cleared. A statement… Continue reading Overtime Cargoes: FG Inaugurates Task Team _Ada Nkong