Transportation

Abuja -Kaduna Rail Incident: MD NRC Tenders Public Apology to Ladi Bala,NUJ

By Ada Nkong The Managing Director Nigerian Railway Corporation Dr Kayode Opiefa has tendered his unreserved apology to former NAWOJ National Chairperson Comtade Ladi Bala, the Nigerian Union of journalists, Nigerian Television Authority and the Nigerian association of women journalists over harassment of Chief Bala at the scene of the Abuja -Kaduna railway accident. The… Continue reading Abuja -Kaduna Rail Incident: MD NRC Tenders Public Apology to Ladi Bala,NUJ

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Abuja -Kaduna Train Derailment: FG Constitutes Committee

By Ada Nkong Following a train derailment which occurred Tuesday 26th August, 2025 at Jerre, while proceeding from Abuja-Kaduna,the Minister of Transportation Sen. Said Ahmed Alkali has  directed that a committee of all stakeholders be constituted to investigate the immediate and remote causes of the acciden. The committee is also expected to make recommendations on… Continue reading Abuja -Kaduna Train Derailment: FG Constitutes Committee

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Oyetola Felicitates Dantsoho on Election as IAPH Vice President

By Ada Nkong The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, His Excellency Adegboyega Oyetola,  has congratulated  Dr Abubakar Dantsoho, Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), on his election as Vice President of the International Association for Ports and Harbours (IAPH). In a statement issued on Wednesday by his Special Adviser on Media and… Continue reading Oyetola Felicitates Dantsoho on Election as IAPH Vice President

Transportation

FG Moves to Improve Road Safety Via National Land Transport Policy

By Ada Nkong ..........Builds bus terminals, CNG station in Six Geopolitical zones in Nigeria The Federal government says it will build bus terminals and CNG stations in the Six Geopolitical zones of the country. The Minister of Transportation, Sen. Said Ahmed Alkali revealed this when he met with members of the Abuja Transport and Aviation… Continue reading FG Moves to Improve Road Safety Via National Land Transport Policy

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President Tinubu Reiterates  Commitment to Producing World Class Transportation Students

•As FUTD matriculates 529 new students By Ada Nkong President Bola Tinubu has reiterated the Nigeria government's commitment to producing world-class transportation students to build human capital  in the transportation industry especially the  railway system. A statement signed by Alkali Jibril, Special Assistant Media and Publicity to the Minister says the President gave the assurance… Continue reading President Tinubu Reiterates  Commitment to Producing World Class Transportation Students

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Oyetola Vows Commits to End Boat Mishaps, Receives Committee  Report

CAPTIONMinister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola (middle) receiving the report of the Special Committee on the Prevention of Boat Mishaps in Nigeria from the Committee Chairman and Managing Director of the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), Mr. Bola Oyebamiji, in Abuja on Friday 1st August 2025. In furtherance of the  objective of ending… Continue reading Oyetola Vows Commits to End Boat Mishaps, Receives Committee  Report

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NSIB to Step up Safety Oversight With Multimodal Instruments

By Ada Nkong The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB)  says as part of its strategic vision, the Bureau is finalising two critical regulatory frameworks, the NSIB Casualty Investigation Regulations for the Maritime Mode of Transport and the Rail and Track Accident Investigation Regulations for the Rail sector. A statement signed by Bimbo Oladeji, Director public… Continue reading NSIB to Step up Safety Oversight With Multimodal Instruments

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Kaduna State to Enjoy Federal Government Collaboration on Light Rail Development

…says transportation is the gateway to a nation’s economy By Ada Nkong The Federal Government says it is  ready to collaborate with the Kaduna state government on the construction of light rail projects to ease  transportation . The Minister of Transportation, Senator Said Ahmed Alkali disclosed this while receiving a delegation led by the governor… Continue reading Kaduna State to Enjoy Federal Government Collaboration on Light Rail Development

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World Day of the Seafarer 2025: Capt. Caleb Danladi Calls for Harassment Free Maritime Industry

By Ada Nkong As the world marks the International Day of the Seafarer 2025, Maritime Advocate and Master Seafarer Captain Caleb Danladi has called for an end to workplace harassment in the Maritime industry. In a statement made available to Newsannex,  Captain Danladi called on stakeholders in the sector to take firm action against harassment… Continue reading World Day of the Seafarer 2025: Capt. Caleb Danladi Calls for Harassment Free Maritime Industry