Tag: Drivers
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30 percent of truck drivers in Nigeria failed vision test
About 30 per cent of truck drivers in Nigeria have failed vision tests conducted by the Federal Road Safety Commission. Dr Boboye Oyeyemi, the commission’s CEO and Corps Marshal made this known at the 2020 Truck Renewal Conference in Abuja on Thursday. The conference with the theme: ‘Truck Renewal System: Ensuring Road Transportation Safety’ was…
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Petrol tanker drivers begin strike
Tanker drivers on Tuesday embark on strike due to what they called some unfavourable conditions affecting their operations in the state. Tayo Aboyeji, Chairman, National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers, Lagos Zonal Council, told the News Agency of Nigeria in Lagos that all the tanker drivers had been turned back to their respective…
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FRSC sends 7,000 Nigerian drivers for psychiatric tests
Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) on Tuesday said that over 7,000 traffic offenders have gone through psychiatrist tests since 2017. The FRSC FCT Sector Command, Corps Commander Wobin Gwora, disclosed this at a press conference organised by Fundacion Exito Ltd, an NGO, to launch the #StopAtRed# campaign in Abuja. “This policy came as a result…
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Drivers in Lagos spend 1516 hours in traffic, Los Angeles 128 hours – Report
In August, CNN published a report on the perennial traffic jam in Lagos and how this affects the well-being of residents. The report filed by the network’s Nigerian correspondent, Shakir Akorede is still as relevant as the metropolis continues to be locked down anytime there is heavy rainfall. Lagos, Nigeria (CNN) — Lagos traffic is…
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Apapa gridlock: Stay out of Lagos, LASG orders truck drivers
Sequel to the incessant gridlocks witnessed at the Apapa axis of Lagos, the State Government on Friday directed owners and operators of articulated vehicles/trailers and petroleum tankers to stay away from its borders for now. The state government in a press conference jointly addressed by officials of the State as well as members of the…
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LASG to introduce new number plates, uniforms for drivers, conductors
The Lagos State Government has made known its intentions to introduce new number plate for commercial vehicles in the state. The state government also hopes to adopt uniforms for commercial drivers and bus conductors. The Commissioner for Transportation, Prince Olanrewaju Elegushi, stated this during the 2017 Ministerial briefing to mark Governor Akinwunmi Ambode’s two years…
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FRSC to clampdown on drivers using phones while driving
The Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC), Plateau Command, says it will from Monday clampdown on drivers using phones while driving on the highways. The Sector Commander, Corps Commander Pat Emeordi, who stated this on Saturday while briefing newsmen in Jos, said anyone caught would pay a fine of N4, 000. Emeordi said that the FRSC…
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LASTMA goes tough on drivers plying one way, restricted routes
…Seeks willful compliance with traffic, environmental laws The Lagos State Government on Friday carried out comprehensive enforcement of Traffic and Environmental Laws across the State, just as it urged motorists and residents to adopt willful compliance with the relevant laws to ensure free flow of traffic, civility and public order. The enforcement, which was jointly…