Transportation

Stop Assaulting Female Drivers -FEDAN

By Ada Nkong The Female Drivers Association of Nigeria has condemned assault and harassment of female drivers. In a statement signed by Ambassador Eunice Oghale,Founder/President ,it says the Female Drivers Association of Nigeria (FEDAN) are outraged and deeply disturbed by the recent r of assault and harassment perpetrated against one of our members near the… Continue reading Stop Assaulting Female Drivers -FEDAN

Transportation

FG Suspends Warri-Itakpe Train Service for 72 hours

By Ada Nkong                                 The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has announced the suspension of services on the Warri-Itakpe rail line for 72 hours. A statement signed by the PRO Henrietta Eregare says the disruption which happened on Tuesday April 9 is due to multiple technical issues involving a train engine failure. She says the disruption… Continue reading FG Suspends Warri-Itakpe Train Service for 72 hours

Transportation

2025 Budget Defence: Transport Minister Engages With  Joint  Committees on Land Transport

By Ada Nkong The Minister of Transportation, Sen. Said Alkali has defended the 2025 fiscal budget of N225,744,028,687 billion before the Joint Committees of the Senate and the House of Representatives on Land Transport for the Ministry of Transportation and its Agencies. A statement signed by Gift Seddon, Chief information officer says addressing the Joint… Continue reading 2025 Budget Defence: Transport Minister Engages With  Joint  Committees on Land Transport

Transportation

Minister of Transportation  Represents President Tinubu at Wedding Fatiha Ceremony of Two Kaltungo Chiefdom Princess.

By Ada Nkong The Minister of transportation Sen. Sa''id Alkali represented PBAT at two wedding fatihas which attracted dignitaries from different walks of life including Deputy Governor of Gombe state, Dr. Manasseh Daniel Jatau, traditional rulers, diplomats and top government functionaries. A statement signed by Umar Alkali Jibril, Special Assistant Media and Publicity, Office of… Continue reading Minister of Transportation  Represents President Tinubu at Wedding Fatiha Ceremony of Two Kaltungo Chiefdom Princess.

Transportation

FG Moves to Validate National Policy on Marine and Blue Economy

By Ada Nkong The need to establish Marine infrastructure as well as a strong policy framework to drive Nigeria's Marine and Blue economy has been emphasized.The Minister of Marine and Blue economy Adegboyega Oyetola disclosed this at the executive validation workshop on the national policy on Marine and Blue economy in Abuja . The ministry… Continue reading FG Moves to Validate National Policy on Marine and Blue Economy

Transportation

Oyetola,Akpabio, Others Push for Establishment of Coast Guard

By Ada Nkong The Minister of Marine and Blue economy Adegboyega Oyetola says there is a need for a dedicated security force to safeguard Nigeria's Maritime resources as a pathway to maximizing the economic gains from the blue economy. Oyetola stated this at the public hearing organized by the Senate committee on Maritime and Blue… Continue reading Oyetola,Akpabio, Others Push for Establishment of Coast Guard

Transportation

Oyetola Commiserates With Kogi State Government and Affected Families of Boat Accident in Kupa South LGA, Kogi State.

……Reinforces the importance of complying with NIWA's Waterways Transportation Code. The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has commiserated with the Kogi State government and the families and victims involved in the recent tragic boat accident that occurred in the Kupa Ebbe Village, Kupa South Local Government area of Kogi State, during the… Continue reading Oyetola Commiserates With Kogi State Government and Affected Families of Boat Accident in Kupa South LGA, Kogi State.

Transportation

FG Moves to Validate National Policy on Marine and Blue Economy

By Ada Nkong Dr Adegboyega Oyetola                                         Minister Marine and Blue Economy Nigeria has achieved notable progress in maritime governance, including the ratification and domestication of international protocols and conventions.The minister of Marine and Blue economy Dr Adegboyega Oyetola made this assertion at the validation workshop on development of national policy for the marine and Blue… Continue reading FG Moves to Validate National Policy on Marine and Blue Economy

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Warri-Itakpe Train Service Addresses Concerns About Ticketing Practices

By Ada Nkong The Nigerian Railway Corporation says it is working to end ticket racketeering on Warri-Itakpe rail corridor. A statement signed by Engineer Sanni Abdulganiyu the Coordinator  of Warri Itakpe Train Service says it is stepping up monitoring and any staff found culpable will be punished accordingly . See full statement below: The management… Continue reading Warri-Itakpe Train Service Addresses Concerns About Ticketing Practices