Category: Transportation

FG to Spend N880bn Annually on Road Maintenance – Minister

Shidali Khadijat Ajechi

The Federal Government plans to spend about N880 billion every year to maintain the country’s federal road network, Minister of State for Works, Mohammed Goroyo, announced on Monday. At an investigative hearing held by the House of Representatives Ad-Hoc Committee in Abuja, Goroyo and the Managing Director of the Federal Road Maintenance Agency (FERMA), Chukwuemeka Abbasi , addressed lawmakers on the implementation and remittances of the five per cent user charge for road maintenance, as mandated under the FERMA Act. Goroyo stated, “FERMA needs an estimated N880bn each year to…

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Lagos Transport Policy Best in Nigeria

Shidali Khadijat 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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Nigeria Sounds Alarm Over Digital Human Trafficking Surge

Onwuama Arinze Godswill

Nigeria Sounds Alarm Over Digital Human Trafficking Surge Abuja, Nigeria – The Nigerian Federal Government has expressed grave concern over the increasing exploitation of digital platforms by human traffickers to lure and exploit victims. This alarm was sounded by the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi SAN, during the 27th National Stakeholders’ Consultative Forum on Human Trafficking held in Abuja on Wednesday. Addressing a gathering of stakeholders including government officials, civil society organizations, and international partners, Fagbemi emphasized the urgent need for Nigeria to adapt…

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INEC and Transport Unions Form Alliance to Secure Nigeria’s Elections

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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and transport unions have formed an alliance to secure Nigeria’s elections. The partnership was announced on Wednesday, July 6, 2023, in Abuja. The Chairman of INEC, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, said that the partnership was important because transport unions have a large network of vehicles and drivers that can be used to transport election materials. He also said that the unions have a strong presence in communities all over Nigeria, which can help to ensure that the elections are conducted fairly. The representatives from the…

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Agbede Tanker Accident: CHRICED Urges FG, Edo Govt to Put An End To Lose Of Lives

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The Resource Centre for Human Rights and Civic Education (CHRICED) says it is seriously disturbed about the frequent tanker accidents that result in the loss of lives and properties at the Agbede axis of the Benin-Auchi Road, Etsako West Local Government Area of Edo State. CHRICED Executive Director Dr. Ibrahim Zikirullahi expressed the displeasure of the rights group in a statement issued on Tuesday 11th April 2023 describing it as un-willingness on the part of Government to address the situation that has led to loss of lives and inconveniences for…

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