Two locomotives of the 20 locomotives engines expected to arrive Nigeria from the Peoples Republic of China for the commencement of standard gauge rail operations in the country have been delivered. THE Nigerian government through a representative of its Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, on Thursday, took delivery of the two double-end-drivers-cabin
Author: Tola Ojobo
Nigeria’s main international airport’s certification now certain
To build on its successful efforts in meeting all the conditions for th Add Forme certification of its main airport, Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) Lagos, Nigeria is set to certify the aiport after the validation of its safety standard by the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO). It is believed that some airlines which would
Transporformation of Lagos – Ikeja Bus terminal set for Launch
Lagos Nigeria - The Ikeja Bus Terminal developed by the Lagos state government as part of its infrastructures for the Lagos Bus Reforms Project has been completed and set for launch. The bus terminal is strategically located on the road to the local airport, behind the only railway line in the city,
Nigeria’s Innoson Motors to export 400 locally made vehicles to Mali
Nigeria's Charge‘d Affair in Mali, Yara Abdulsalam, says an indigenous motor manufacturing company, Innoson Motors, has signed MoU with a Malian firm to export 400 locally made vehicles to Mali. Abdulsalam made the announcement on Friday in Abuja when he led a delegation of businessmen from Mali to visit the Foreign Affairs
Tour operators, NAHCON partner to perfect Hajj Logistics
...Train members on E-track, online visa processing platform for intending pilgrims Tour operators under the aegis Association of Hajj and Umrah Operators of Nigeria have collaborated with the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria to train members of the association to ensure a hitch-free operation this year. The National President, AHUON, Alhaji Majeed AbdulFattah, said
Auto company launches tricycle cargo wagon in Nigeria
An Indian two-wheeler and three-wheeler manufacturing company in conjunction with a Nigerian affiliate, Metropolitan Motors Limited has officially launched the Bajaj Maxima Cargo. The General Manager of Metropolitan Motors Limited, Olutoyin Okeowo, described the Maxima as a utility vehicle and the last mile means of transportation for goods most especially in
Lagos shuts down logistics for Saturday LG election
....Restriction to last for 8 hours Nigeria. The Government of Lagos State of Nigeria on Sunday announced that it will restrict movement of persons in the state for 6 hours for its local government election, holding on July 22, 2017, from 7 am to 2 pm. The State’s Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr.
Nigeria moves to reduce cost of aviation services, freight rates
The outcry for reduction in the cost of provision of major aviation services in Nigeria by its domestic airlines operators has finally received government’s attention. Nigeria’s acting President, Yemi Osinbajo, said on Monday that the aviation industry would play a significant role in the economic development of the country, hence efforts
Calabar port confirmed safe for business
How Average Transport fares in Nigeria declined in May –NBS
THE average fare paid by commuters for bus journey within cities in the country decreased by 2.72 percent month-on-month and increased by 48.78 percent year-on-year to N131.00 in May 2017 as against N134.66 in April 2017.The National Bureau of Statistic, NBS, disclosed this in its transport fare watch report for