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We Have Trained Over 500,000 Drivers Since Inception -LASDRI
The General Manager of the Lagos State Drivers’ Institute, (LASDRI) Mrs. Afusat Tiamiyu has said that the Institute has trained and re-certified over 500,000 professional drivers in the last 14 years of its existence.
She…
Nigeria ,Niger Republic Sign MoU To Boost Rail Project
The Federal Government has stressed the importance of the Nigeria-Niger Republic rail line, reaffirming that the project will boost trade and other socio-economic interactions between both countries and in the continent.
Minister of…
BLUE LINE: Again, Lagos Govt Warns Residents To Stay Away From Rail Tracks
The Lagos State Government has warned residents to stay away from the Blue Line Train tracks, as they are electrified and can kill trespassers.
The Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Gbenga Omotoso, gave the warning on…
Buhari Inaugurates Phase 1 Of Lagos Blue Rail Line, Takes Train Ride
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday inaugurated the first phase of the Lagos Blue Rail Line, taking a ride from the Marina Station to National Theatre Station.
The President was aboard the trip with Lagos State Governor, Babajide…
NRC Suspends Warri-Itakpe Operations , As Train Derails
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has suspended the Warri-Itakpe train service indefinitely.
The suspension is due to the derailment of the train on Sunday in Kogi State.
One hundred and forty eight passengers and 30 crew members…
GRIDLOCK: LASG Moves To Regulate Activities Of Major, Independent Petroleum Marketers
In view of the lingering fuel scarcity across the country, which has continued to affect the free flow of traffic in Lagos, the State Government has initiated moves to regulate the activities of Major and Independent Petroleum Marketers…
Obaseki Expresses Disappointment Over NRC’s Failure To Provide Security For Passengers At Railway Station
The Edo State Governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki has faulted the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) and some local traditional leaders in the area who he said have refused to heed his directive to seize open grazing in their domains.
Visiting…
NRC Debunks Shutdown Of Edo Train Station After Passengers’ Kidnap
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has dismissed reports of the suspension of train services on the Itakpe-Warri axis following an attack by gunmen on Ekehen Train Station in the Igbuebem Local Government Area (LGA) of Edo State.…
LASPA Warns /Operators Of Night Clubs Against Illegal Parking On Highways
The Lagos State Parking Authority (LASPA) has warned owners/operators of some Night Clubs in the State against illegal parking on major roads across the State, especially during the festive season.
While describing the act as an…
BLUE RAIL LINE PROJECT: Lagos May Record High Death Rate, As Stakeholders Advocate Mass Sensitization In 4 Major Languages
Ahead of the blue rail line project commencement, the Lagos State Government has been advised to embark on aggressive campaign strategy on the danger inherent on the railways to avoid loss of lives by innocent Nigerians who are not…