By Ada Nkong The federal government has pledged to ensure that adequate provisions are made for the training and certification of truck and articulated vehicle drivers in order to curtail the menace of truck drivers accidents. The Minister of Transportation ,Senator Said Alkali who made this known at a meeting in Abuja with the committee… Continue reading FG Moves To Curtail Tanker, Road Accidents
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Unauthorized Trucks Diversion: NPA Moves to Check Trend With Technology
By Ada Nkong In a bid to improve operational efficiency and ease traffic management,the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), has actualized the installation of Electronic Barrier Systems at all Terminal access points in furtherance of its 'Automation Drive' across Terminals in Lagos Ports Complexes (LPCs). According to the NPA Management, under the leadership of Managing Director… Continue reading Unauthorized Trucks Diversion: NPA Moves to Check Trend With Technology
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Full Text : NSIB Speaks on Train Derailment
Press ReleaseDate: 29 August 2025Location: Abuja, NigeriaTrain Derailment at Asham Train StationOn 26 August 2025 at approximately 11:07 hours, a passenger train operating the Abuja–Kaduna service (AK1), registration CDD5C2 2701, derailed at Asham Train Station on the Abuja–Kaduna rail line. The train was operated by the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC).The train consisted of eight passenger… Continue reading Full Text : NSIB Speaks on Train Derailment
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Train Derailment: FG Assures tracks will be restored in 10 days
By Ada Nkong The Minister of Transportation, Sa'id Ahmed Alkali has expressed satisfaction with the ongoing restoration of the Abuja -Kaduna Rail track destroyed during the recent derailment, saying the work will be completed in the next ten days. The Minister also applauded the security and other stakeholders for their untiring efforts to ensure safety… Continue reading Train Derailment: FG Assures tracks will be restored in 10 days
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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
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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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