Transportation

Unscheduled Inspection of Transportation Ministry: Amaechi Frowns at Truancy

In a bid to ascertain the level of commitment by staff of his ministry , Minister of Transportation, Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi has paid a surprise visit to staff in their different offices . Amaechi was seen Wednesday at about 3pm going round the offices one after the other interacting closely with few of… Continue reading Unscheduled Inspection of Transportation Ministry: Amaechi Frowns at Truancy

Transportation

Amaechi Bags minister Of The Decade Award_Ada Nkong

The Minister of Transportation, Rt. Hon. Chubuike Rotimi Amaechi on Monday in Lagos has been awarded the THISDAY Editor’s Choice, Minister of the Decade award . Former Minister of Finance, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala was the People's Choice as the Minister of the decade.The THISDAY award was to commemorate its 25th anniversary with various nominations like Company… Continue reading Amaechi Bags minister Of The Decade Award_Ada Nkong

Transportation

Amaechi Summons Stakeholders Over Lagos Ibadan Rail Completion_ Ada Nkong

The Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi has summoned a meeting of all stakeholders in the Lagos Ibadan rail project to discuss options for ensuring that the project is delivered.The Minister who spoke to journalist after the monthly inspection of the Lagos Ibadan rail said he can no longer guarantee the completion of the project by… Continue reading Amaechi Summons Stakeholders Over Lagos Ibadan Rail Completion_ Ada Nkong

Transportation

Railway Will Make Our Roads Last Longer-Amaechi_Ada Nkong

The Minister of transportation, Rotimi Amaechi says the railway will make transportation of goods faster, as roads will last longer and be less congested.The Minister who spoke during the Good Morning Nigeria show on NTA 24 on January 14, 2020, noted that fixing the Railway system will answer to most of Nigeria's Transportation challenges. According… Continue reading Railway Will Make Our Roads Last Longer-Amaechi_Ada Nkong

POLITICS · Transportation

Abule-egba-oshodi BRT corridor to be fastracked_Ehiabhi Femi

As part of the inspection of ongoing projects, the lagos state governor, Babajide Sanwolu visited the Abule-Egba-Oshodi BRT corridor today. The project, which was conceived by the prior government is being fastracked with the intention to address transportation & congestion challenges. Governor Sanwolu stated that: "We are back on the project & have told the… Continue reading Abule-egba-oshodi BRT corridor to be fastracked_Ehiabhi Femi

ECONOMY · Transportation · TRAVELS

BRT FARE HIKE: LAGOS COMMUTERS REACT_Ehiabhi Femi

Some commuters in Lagos State on Wednesday expressed dissatisfaction over the proposed increase of fares by the Primero Transport Services Limited, operator of the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) in the state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the BRT operator on Tuesday revealed its intention for an upward review of transport fares across… Continue reading BRT FARE HIKE: LAGOS COMMUTERS REACT_Ehiabhi Femi

Transportation · TRAVELS

TRAIN ATTACK: “ONLY STONES WERE THROWN ON THE COACH”-OKHIRIA_Ehiabhi Femi

The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), on Thursday, refuted reports by some national dailies that Abuja-Kaduna train conveying passengers to Abuja from Kaduna was attacked by suspected gunmen. The Managing Director of the NRC, Engineer Fidet Okhiria, said that the news was false, noting that the policemen on the train reported that only stones were thrown… Continue reading TRAIN ATTACK: “ONLY STONES WERE THROWN ON THE COACH”-OKHIRIA_Ehiabhi Femi

DISASTER · Transportation

MULTIPLE ACCIDENTS ALONG ABEOKUTA-LAGOS EXPRESS WAY_Ehiabhi Femi

A truck alledgedly belonging Dangote Cement company has been identified as the cause of another multiple accidents in Ogun State. This is coming barely two days after two trucks belonging to the same Dangote Company were set on fire by an angry mob for crushing two persons to death in the State. The Federal Road… Continue reading MULTIPLE ACCIDENTS ALONG ABEOKUTA-LAGOS EXPRESS WAY_Ehiabhi Femi

Transportation

SAGAMU BRIDGE TEMPORARILY CLOSED TO MOTORIST_Ada Nkong

Due to the damages done by fire out break caused by the two petroluem tankers that crashed underneath the Sagamu Interchange Bridge in Sagamu, Ogun State, on Wednesday 25 December,2019, the FRSC said the bridge will be temporarily closed to motorist. A statement signed by Route Commander Florence Okpe ,public edcatio. Officer Ogun state says… Continue reading SAGAMU BRIDGE TEMPORARILY CLOSED TO MOTORIST_Ada Nkong