The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has appointed Ben Iloanusi as its acting Managing Director (MD), following the completion of Fidet Okhiria’s second four-year tenure. The handover took place on 18th of October with Iloanusi assuming leadership of the organization. In a statement released on Sunday, the NRC’s Deputy Director of Public Relations, Yakub Mahmood, confirmed the transition and provided background …

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu is positively trending online after he announced the inauguration of the Lagos Red Line as part of his government’s efforts at expanding the rail system. The enormous project is the brainchild of his administration and many people who understand its great implications for socio-economic development are not holding back accolades for the governor. On Facebook, …

The Presidential CNG Initiative (PCNG-i) is set to deploy the Nigeria Gas Vehicle Monitoring System to enhance safety in the Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) ecosystem. The programme director/chief executive, PCNG-i, Michael Oluwagbemi, who made this known on Friday, also stressed the importance of using accredited conversion centres across the country. Oluwagbemi noted the unfortunate incident that involved an illegally modified …

Nigerians have expressed concerns over the safety of the Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) converted vehicles following recent explosions involving some vehicles. They raised questions about the safety standards and regulatory oversight of the conversions. In May, the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, led a delegation of the Federal Government on a visit to the scene of …

It’s anybody’s guess why there seems to be so much anticipation for the operation of the Red Line rail. Having enjoyed the comfort and convenience of the Blue Line Rail, it was just as well that Lagosians would be on the lookout for the Red Line version. Thankfully, the waiting period was not forever as the Lagos State Governor, Mr. …

At exactly 5:20 pm on Tuesday, Lagos Red Line rail departed at Platform 2 in Oyingbo station for Agbado — a suburb at Lagos boundary line. The inaugural ride kicked off the train’s commercial operations, seven months after the rail infrastructure was completed and commissioned. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu arrived at the station at 5:00 pm amid jubilation by members of …

The Ogun State Government has issued a strong warning to the National Union of Road Transport Workers, threatening to restrict their activities if peace and order are not maintained within the union. This warning follows recent internal conflicts within the union, particularly in Ijebu Ode, which have raised concerns about public safety. The government’s stance was outlined in a statement …

As part of measures to mitigate the recent fuel price hike and the economic hardship being experienced in the country, the leadership of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Youth Province 1, in Lagos, has announced the provision of a free three-month transportation programme tagged “Free Bus To Work Powered By RCCG Youth Province 1”, for Lagos and Ogun State …

The Minister of Transportation, Senator Said Ahmed Alkali has reiterated the significance of the transport sector in the nation’s economy, describing it as a strong enabler of economic growth and a reservoir of immense potential. Alkali stated this during the 2024 Nigerian Institute of Transport Technology (NIIT) management retreat held in Kaduna on Tuesday. In his keynote address at the …

The Bayelsa State Executive Council has approved N61 billion as variation cost on the Nembe-Brass road project. Governor Diri, who made this known yesterday during an inspection of the project, said the council at its meeting on Wednesday approved a review of the construction cost, bringing it to N115 billion. Twenty of the 21km of the first phase of the …