Transportation

NIGERIA SHIPPERS COUNCIL FELICITATES WITH NEW AIG MARINE COMMAND_Ada Nkong

The newly appointed Assistant Inspector General, (AIG) Marine Command, Muhammad Uba Kura, says,if revived, the Cargo Tracking Note, an initiative of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council, has the potential to curb the activities of criminals.Kura made the remark when the Management of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council, led by the Director, Consumer Affairs Department, Chief Cajetan C.… Continue reading NIGERIA SHIPPERS COUNCIL FELICITATES WITH NEW AIG MARINE COMMAND_Ada Nkong

Transportation

Ship Owners to Get Cabotage Vessel Fund_Ada Nkong

The two hundred million dollar Cabotage Vessel Financing Fund (CVFF) which was initially used to build faculties of maritime in different Nigerian Universities will now be applied to Ship owners directly. Minister of transportation, Rotimi Amaechi disclosed this at a briefing with newsmen in Lagos, Thursday , shortly after a meeting organized by NIMASA for… Continue reading Ship Owners to Get Cabotage Vessel Fund_Ada Nkong

Transportation

Emergency Inspection: Amaechi Confirms Signs of Progress

Following an unsatisfactory level of completion of the Lagos- Ibadan railway as seen by the January inspection tour, the Honourable Minister for Transportation, Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, summoned the Chairman, China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) Group, Zhao Dianlong for an emergency inspection of the rail project.The emergency inspection started at the Ebute Meta… Continue reading Emergency Inspection: Amaechi Confirms Signs of Progress

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