By Ada Nkong Minister for transportation,Said Alkali says Freight services on Lagos-Kano narrow gauge project will commence in June The minister said this while on an inspection tour of the Kano-Maradi rail corridor. At the Zawacikin axis of the project, rail tracks had linked the narrow gauge which is connected to the  Dala dry inland… Continue reading Lagos-Kano Freight Services to Commence June

By Ada Nkong The importance of transportation in the nation's economy cannot be overemphasized. To this end, the ministry of transportation has come up with a land transport policy that will by extension compliment the national development policy and bring about infrastructural development of well driven.At the validation meeting attended by stakeholders from different arms… Continue reading National Local Transport Policy: FG Moves to Strengthen Connectivity, Inclusivity

By Ada Nkong The Ministry of Transportation, under the leadership of Senator Said Ahmed Alkali has announced a major milestone in the financing of the Kano-Katsina-Jibiya-Maradi Railway Project. A statement by Jamilu Ja’afaru, Special Assistant (Public Affairs) to the Minister of Transportation says the securing of $1.3 billion signifies a monumental step forward in the… Continue reading Ministry of Transport Secures $1.3 Billion for Kano-Maradi Rail Project

By Ada Nkong ......We will ensure grant is judiciously utilized- Oyetola. The International Transport Workers’ Federation UK has approved a grant to Nigeria through the Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria, MWUN, to build a Seafarers Recreation Centre in partnership with the Nigeria Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA. A statement by Mr Edward Osagie assistant… Continue reading Seafarers Welfare: NIMASA, MWUN Partner ITF-UK For Infrastructural Development

By Ada Nkong For accountability, timely and effective performance, to realize the target set for the sector and his ministry, the Minister of Transportation, Senator Said Alkali has signed the ministerial performance bond with the Directors and the Chief Executive Officers (CEO’s) of his ministry and agencies. A statement by Mr Olujimi Oyetomi says the… Continue reading Minister of Transportation Signs Performance Bond With Directors,CEOs

By Ada Nkong The Honourable Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, H.E. Adegboyega Oyetola has presented a N10.9bn, 2024 budget for his Ministry to the joint House Committees of the Senate on Marine Transport and the House of Representatives Committees on Ports and Harbour, Maritime Safety, Education and Administration, Inland Waterways and Shipping services. A… Continue reading Blue Economy: Oyetola Presents N 10.9bn 2025 Budget to NASS

By Ada Nkong The FG has flagged off e -tickeing for the Lagos -Ibadan,Warri-Itakpe rail roads. The minister of transportation Alkali Saidu who spoke at the flag off said the move was to end racketeering and ensure security of Rail transport users. The Lagos-Ibadan and Warri-Itakpe rail routes flagged off by the last administration while… Continue reading FG Flags Off E-ticketing for Lagos -Ibadan ,Warri-Itakpe