Category: Transportation

FG Begins TVET Payments, Empowers 42,000 Trainees, 600 Centres in Major Skills Push is

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By: Shidali Khadijat Ajechi The Federal Government has launched the first round of payments under the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Initiative, providing direct financial support to more than 42,000 students and over 600 accredited vocational centres across the country. This initial payout is designed to strengthen the national skills-development system and allow trainees to focus fully on their programmes. Each beneficiary has received a monthly allowance of ₦22,500 to support living expenses and transportation, while participating training centres have been funded for the instructional and practical sessions…

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Immigration Seizes Senator Natasha’s Passport, Lawmaker Accuses Senate President

Khadijat Shidali Ajechi

There was mild drama at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, on Tuesday as officers of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) reportedly seized the passport of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central Senatorial District in the National Assembly. The incident occurred as the lawmaker was set to travel out of the country for what she described as a “mini vacation.” a live stream on her official Facebook page showed the visibly upset senator engaging immigration officers after they allegedly informed her that there was a standing order to withhold…

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Kano Probes Transport Commissioner Over Alleged Role in Drug Baron’s Bail

Khadijat Shidali Ajechi

The Kano State Government has launched a full-scale investigation into its Commissioner for Transport, Alhaji Ibrahim Namadi, following serious allegations of his involvement in securing bail for a suspected high-profile drug baron, Sulaiman Wawu. The probe was ordered directly by the State Governor, Alhaji Abba Yusuf, in response to growing public outrage and concern. The controversy ignited after reports surfaced that Commissioner Namadi’s name was allegedly featured on official documentation used to facilitate the suspect’s release from custody. In a formal statement issued on Saturday, the Governor’s spokesman, Sanusi Bature…

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NYSC Calls on Employers to Sponsor Corps Members Transport,Housing

Khadijat Shidali Ajechi

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has urged employers of corps members to support the scheme by either picking up corps members directly from the orientation camp or reimbursing their transportation costs. During the 2025 NYSC/Corps Employers’ Workshop held in Bauchi on Thursday, NYSC Director General Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu delivered this message through Agatha Banki, Director of the Northeast Area Office 1. He emphasized that when employers offer comfortable accommodation or pay allowances in lieu, corps members are more motivated to deliver effective and dedicated service. He described the…

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Court Rejects Bello’s Travel Request, Says passport not in its custody

Khadijat Shidali Ajechi

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Maitama has rejected former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello’s request to travel abroad for medical treatment, stating that his passport is not in its possession. At Thursday’s hearing, Justice Maryann Anenih ruled that the court could not rule on the application to release Bello’s passport because it is not held by the court. Bello, through his lawyer Joseph Daudu (SAN), submitted the application on June 20, requesting permission to travel for medical reasons. He argued the request during the July 8 session.…

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Tinubu Commissions Mabushi Bus Terminal, Vows to End Abuja’s Transport Chaos

Khadijat Shidali Ajechi

Tinubu Inaugurates Mabushi Bus Terminal, Signals End to Abuja’s Transport Woes Abuja, Nigeria – On Tuesday, June 17, 2025, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu commissioned the ultra-modern Mabushi Bus and Taxi Terminal in Abuja, heralding a transformative step toward resolving the Federal Capital Territory’s (FCT) long-standing public transportation challenges. Represented by Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, Tinubu described the terminal as a cornerstone of his administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda, promising to eliminate the chaos of unregulated transport and curb the notorious “one-chance” crime syndicate plaguing the capital.…

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Lagos Transport Policy Best in Nigeria

Khadijat Shidali Ajechi

The Chartered Institute of Transport Administration of Nigeria (CIoTA) has named Lagos State as having the most advanced transport system in the country. CIoTA President, Segun Obayendo, praised the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) on Wednesday for implementing an efficient and modern transit system. He made the remarks during the LASU-NACOLM Transport and Logistics Conference and Induction at Lagos State University, Ojo. With the theme, *“Safety and Security in the Transportation Sector: The Way Forward,”* the conference brought together key stakeholders to discuss strategies for improving transportation nationwide. Obayendo…

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Fuel Price Drop, CNG Debut, Yet Transport Fares Defy Gravity in Nigeria

Fuel Price Drop, CNG Debut, Yet Transport Fares Defy Gravity in Nigeria LAGOS, NIGERIA – Despite a recent dip in petrol pump prices and the government’s ambitious push for Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) as a cheaper alternative fuel, Nigerian commuters are expressing widespread frustration and anger as transportation fares remain stubbornly high across the country. Citizens are questioning the intended benefits of these initiatives, as their daily commute continues to eat deeper into their pockets. For weeks, the news of reduced fuel prices and the touted cost-effectiveness of CNG had…

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FCT POLICE ARRESTS DISPATCH RIDER TRANSPORTING LAUGHING GAS, SPARKS ALARM OVER ILLEGAL USE

Khadijat Shidali Ajechi

The FCT Police Command has arrested a 27-year-old dispatch rider, Magaji Adamu, for allegedly transporting multiple cartons of nitrous oxide, commonly known as “laughing gas,” suspected to be used for illegal purposes. Adamu, a graduate of Gidan Waya College of Education, Kafanchan, Kaduna, was apprehended on January 20, 2024, during a routine patrol in Abuja. Upon interrogation, he admitted to working as a dispatch rider for a logistics platform called Gonymble since December 2024. He stated that this was his fourth time delivering the substance, which was always handed over…

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UNICEF TRAINS STUDENTS ON NIGERIA LEARNING PASSPORT

Khadijat Shidali Ajechi

The UNICEF in collaboration with the Borno State Government have organized a interschool competition on Nigeria Learning Passport. The competition took place at the Amarni Event Centre in Maiduguri. The program is aimed to enhance digital learning of every child in Borno State particularly students of Secondary schools. Speaking at the event, the UNICEF representative Caroline said “The Nigeria Learning Passport (NLP) is a digital learning platform which has free access to localized content and enables quality teaching and learning activity in the library., It has digital record of learning…

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