A passenger train travelling along the busy Kaduna–Abuja corridor derailed on Tuesday morning, causing several coaches to overturn and spark panic among passengers. Eyewitnesses at the scene described a chaotic atmosphere, as commuters scrambled to safety following the derailment. It is not yet clear if there were casualties, and the exact cause of the incident […]
The Edo State Government has announced an indefinite ban on the activities of several transport unions and organizations across the state over allegations of illegal revenue collection, harassment, and extortion. The ban was contained in a statement issued on Monday and signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Umar Musa Ikhilor, Esq. The government […]
The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) has issued a strong warning to the general public regarding a fraudulent recruitment exercise being circulated by an unidentified agency. In an official statement released by Kolawole Ojelabi, Head of Corporate Communication said the agency clarified that it is not currently conducting any recruitment exercise and disassociated itself […]
By Olusola Ade / The Lagos State House of Assembly on Tuesday made significant progress in efforts to boost the state’s transportation and energy sectors as two major bills the Lagos State Railway Corporation Bill and the Ibile Energy Corporation Bill scaled second reading during plenary. Leading the debate on the Railway Corporation Bill, Majority […]
A former Uber driver, Taiwo Aina, has voiced strong concerns over what he describes as a sharp decline in the quality of ride-hailing services in Lagos, particularly pointing fingers at industry giants Uber and Bolt. In a candid reaction shared on X-handle, Aina recalled a time when Uber was regarded as a premium transport service, […]
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