The Federal government has condemned the kidnap of passengers at Tom Ikimi Train Station Igueben Edo State.A statement by Mr Henshaw Ogubike, director Press and public communication ministry of transportation described the kidnapping as despicable and utterly barbaric.Ogubike further says the public "is hereby reassured that the security Agencies are making efforts to rescue the… Continue reading FG Assures Kidnapped Train Passengers of Rescue Efforts_Ada Nkong

The need to put in place proper management systems to .mitigate the problem of traffic gridlocks on the Apapa axis in Lagos and Nyanya- Maraba in Abuja has been emphasized. The chief economic adviser ,Cross River state, and former AFDB private sector specialist, Dr Francis Ntamu  made the call during the annual seminar organized by… Continue reading FG Urged to Adopt Effective Transport Management Systems_Ada Nkong

As NRC resumes train services on the Abuja -Kaduna rail corridor, the minister of transportation, Mu'azu Sambo says passengers without NIN will not be allowed to purchase tickets. The Minister who spoke after a test ride on the repaired track said all that is humanly possible has been done to secure the lives of passengers… Continue reading Resumption of Abuja-Kaduna Train Services: No NIN No Ticket-Muazu Sambo _Ada Nkong

The Federal Government has expressed its readiness to lift the suspension order on Nigerdock terminal operations following its willingness to abide by the rules amid its contributions to the growth of the National economy. A statement by the deputy director press and public relations ministry of transportation, Mrs Anastasia Ogbonna,the Minister of Transportation, Mu’azuJaji Sambo,… Continue reading FG to Lift Ban on NigerDock Terminal _Ada Nkong

The Minister of Transportation, Mu’azu Jaji Sambo, says the Federal Government will soon harmonize taxes paid by jetty operators to address double taxation  and promote Ease of  Doing Business in the country. Mu'azu who disclosed this yesterday in Abuja in a meeting with the Technical Sub-Committee of the Presidential Standing Committee on Private Jetties (PSCPJ),… Continue reading FG Moves to Address Double Taxation of Jetty Operators _Ada Nkong

As many states of the Federation consider the outright ban on tricycle and motorcycles as means of transportation in major cities, a former Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Special Duties and Intergovernmental Affairs, Dr. Anthonia Ekpa, has emphasized the need for motorcyclists to take double caution when travelling on the road. Ekpa stated this while… Continue reading Dr.Anthonia Ekpa Underscores Importance of Commercial Motorcycle Riders_Ada Nkong

Former Minister of Transportation, Rt Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi has charged Tricycle and Motorcycle riders to regulate themselves to make for a smooth land transportation system which accommodates them. Amaechi spoke at the Strategic Stakeholders Summit organised by the Amalgamated Commercial Tricycle and Motorcycle Owners, Repairs and Rides Association of Nigeria (ACOMORAN) in Abuja, Thursday.… Continue reading Rotimi Amaechi Tasks Tricycle, Motorcycle Riders on Self Regulation _Ada Nkong

The minister of Transportation,Mu'azu Sambo says no money was paid to secure the release of 23 released Abuja Kaduna train attack victims. The Minister who spoke to the press following their release said short and long term plans are in place for resumption of train services on the rail corridor. According to him, efforts have… Continue reading Released 23 Abuja-Kaduna Remaining Passengers: FG Insists No Ransom Paid_Ada Nkong