…to know who is licenced to operate, and paper records are insufficient. Kenya’s National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has been moving in this direction with digital vehicle inspection certificates and driver licence verification. What Cameroon is doing with taxis is a narrower, more targeted version of that im…

…many children in remote villages cannot benefit from the programme because of distance, transportation difficulties and safety concerns. For Utonwa Michael, a concerned indigene, the issue goes beyond infrastructure. "Education is a fundamental right, and no child should be disadvantaged because of where they live," he…

…was arrested. The suspect stated during investigation that he had been contracted to transport the consignment to its intended destination," he added. According to him, efforts are ongoing to apprehend other persons connected to the illegal operation who are currently at large. "The case remains under active investigat…

…spaces, or headed to the countryside for the scorching weekend. Prague's public transport operator said it had reduced tram speeds to 40 kilometres per hour - and to 10 kilometres per hour under bridges - due to the risk of overhead wires warping in the heat. Water trucks have been spraying streets across the country t…

…buildings could not be cooled adequately and there was limited shade available outdoors. Transport operators are also taking precautions. Network Rail advised passengers to travel only if necessary during the peak of the heatwave, while rail operators on routes linking northeast England to London issued warnings urging…

…government employees, the media, youth and students' bodies, artisans, market women, transport unions, and commercial motorcyclists." He also noted the significant improvement in the conduct of the election by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), describing it as a marked advancement over previous exer…

…are ongoing to track down the perpetrators and prevent terrorist activities along major transportation routes in the state.” Troops respond to terrorist attack, secure Zamfara road

…bikes in Umuahia were seen claiming that they were using their motorcycles for private transportation and not for commercial purposes. In Aba, men of the Abia State Harmonized Task Force, led by Uche Wogu, carried out a joint enforcement exercise against offenders. Confirming the enforcement of the ban in Aba, the spok…

…price products responsibly and avoid speculative withholding of supplies. He directed transporters and logistics operators to increase truck availability, clear delivery bottlenecks, maintain transparency in haulage costs and ensure prompt movement of products nationwide. The minister further charged retailers and plan…

…for the deaths. The latest heatwave to hit Europe has seen outdoor events cancelled, transport disrupted, schools shut and office workers told to work from home, as the authorities issued health alerts to protect the elderly and vulnerable. Scientists have shown that recurring heatwaves are a clear marker of global war…

…faced enormous challenges before the bridge was reconstructed. "Whenever the rains came, transporting passengers and goods to the major market in Giwa became a nightmare. In many cases, we had to travel through Sabuwa and Funtua in Katsina State to reach our destination, increasing fuel costs and exposing us to additio…

…Liability often depends on the terms of service, the nature of the item being transported, and the circumstances surrounding the loss or damage Consumers should therefore review shipment terms carefully before dispatching valuable items. Prompt action is important Delays in reporting delivery issues can complicate inve…

…residents and road users.” Armed groups have continued to target communities and major transportation corridors despite ongoing security operations. The latest incident highlights the persistent security concerns in parts of Niger State. Suspected Lakurawa terrorists block Mokwa-New Bussa Road in Niger State

…“Following internal review and consultations with the Ministry of Budget; Ministry of Transport and Energy; and other relevant players in the official procurement process, the Borno State Government wishes to state categorically that no rail construction project was awarded, funded, or executed by the Government during…

…those weapons being dismantled. Every weapon seized has a supplier, a financier, a transporter, and an intended recipient. Unless those networks are exposed and punished, the cycle continues. The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) must intensify efforts to curb the smuggling of arms through the country's porous borders and…

…The National Pension Commission, PenCom, has commenced moves to bring millions of transport workers into Nigeria's pension system through the Personal Pension Plan, PPP, in what could become one of the largest pension inclusion initiatives targeting the informal sector. The initiative emerged during a meeting between P…

…Alaigbo requires improved security, transparent governance and strategic investments in transportation, healthcare, education and other critical sectors. Equally important are credible frameworks capable of attracting and retaining diaspora capital. Like the Jews and the overseas Chinese, Ndi Igbo can leverage their gl…

…network. The decision was reached after a meeting involving the Lagos State Ministry of Transportation, the Lagos State Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), and the Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria (RTEAN). The meeting, which was held on Saturday at th…

…Alex Otti, will take effect from Monday, June 22, 2026, and is one of the most extensive transport regulations introduced by the administration. Announcing the decision, the Commissioner for Information, Prince Okey Kanu, said the measure forms part of a broader strategy to strengthen security, improve traffic manageme…

…banning Okada operations on highways and other restricted routes under the Lagos State Transport Sector Reform Law, 2018. He said the operation was part of efforts to restore order on Lagos roads and strengthen the state's security framework. "The exercise is also part of ongoing efforts to strengthen the security arch…

…"Fuel distribution affects every sector of the economy. When fuel prices rise, transportation costs increase and inflation spreads across society. "Government policies should therefore focus on promoting affordable energy while ensuring energy security," he said. Ukadike also called for the rehabilitation and full oper…

…routes with reckless disregard for public safety. "Some were found using motorcycles to transport illicit substances and hazardous items such as petroleum products and gas, while others were seen conveying schoolchildren and toddlers in unsafe conditions on major roads." The Task Force spokesperson revealed that: "At t…

…part of efforts by the Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board to ensure the safe and orderly transportation of all pilgrims who participated in the 2026 Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia.

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…connected to the Lagos-California Sister-State Partnership. California Secretary for Transportation, Toks Omishakin, encouraged participants to adopt a more proactive approach to entrepreneurship and innovation."Do not wait to strike when the iron is hot, but strike to make the iron hot," Omishakin reiterated.In her pr…