Category: Transport
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NO PASS, NO PETROL: FRSC CRACKS DOWN ON UNSAFE TANKERS
If your tanker isn’t roadworthy, don’t even think about loading fuel Nigeria’s road safety agency just drew a hard line. The Federal Road Safety Corps is stepping up enforcement nationwide, warning tanker operators: meet safety standards or stay off the loading bay. Corps Marshal Shehu Mohammed says any tanker that fails Safe-to-Load checks will be…
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FRSC, FUEL MARKETERS TEAM UP TO CLEAN UP TRUCK SAFETY ON RIVERS ROADS
Big trucks, bigger risks—so the FRSC and energy marketers are joining forces in Rivers to make sure what’s moving fuel doesn’t move chaos on the roads. The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has partnered with the Major Energy Marketers Association of Nigeria (MEMAN) to train personnel in Rivers State on improving road safety compliance among…
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FRSC BLOCKS 858 TRUCKS, RECORDS ZERO CRASHES ON ABUJA CORRIDOR
Sometimes less traffic means more safety — and in Abuja, that formula is now delivering zero crashes. The Federal Road Safety Corps says its tough enforcement at the Kugbo outbound corridor in Abuja is paying off, with a rare win: zero crashes involving articulated vehicles. Since launching “Operation Safe Kugbo” on March 18, the agency…
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EASTER TRAVEL ALERT: FRSC WARNS GOMBE MOTORISTS AGAINST SPEEDING
With Easter traffic set to surge, road safety officials are urging drivers to slow down and stay alive. The Federal Road Safety Corps has cautioned motorists in Gombe State against rush driving during the Easter celebrations, stressing that speeding and aggressive manoeuvres greatly increase crash risks. Gombe Sector Commander Samson Kaura said safety must come…
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FUTD LAUNCHES TRANS-SAHARAN TRADE RESEARCH TEAM
A new research push aims to connect Africa’s ancient trade routes with today’s development goals. Federal University of Transportation Daura has inaugurated a 10-member research team to kick-start a major Trans-Saharan route and trade project designed to shape the institution’s research direction. The team, constituted by Vice-Chancellor Umar Adam-Katsayal, will be led by Principal Investigator…
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FRSC RECOVERS STOLEN CAR 11 YEARS AFTER DISAPPEARANCE
A routine registration check led to a shocking discovery — a car stolen in 2015 has finally been found. The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has recovered a suspected stolen Toyota Camry in Ebonyi, 11 years after it was reported missing. The breakthrough happened during a routine verification at the National Vehicle Identification Scheme (NVIS)…
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EID TRAVEL: FRSC PRAISES MOTORISTS, OFFICERS FOR DISCIPLINED ROADS
Smooth journeys, fewer incidents—FRSC says Nigerians showed up responsibly on the roads during the festive rush. The Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps, Shehu Mohammed, has commended motorists and operatives for their orderly conduct during the Eid al-Fitr celebrations. He credited the success of the nationwide patrol to better compliance with traffic rules…
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EID-EL-FITR: AMAC BOSS SEEKS PRAYERS, BACKS UNITY FOR FCT DEVELOPMENT
As Sallah celebrations peak, AMAC Chairman is calling on residents to keep the spirit of Ramadan alive—and channel it into Abuja’s growth. The Chairman of Abuja Municipal Area Council, Christopher Maikalangu, has urged residents to sustain the values of discipline, sacrifice, and piety beyond Ramadan for the continued development of the FCT. In his Eid-el-Fitr…
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FRSC CRACKS DOWN ON UNDERAGE DRIVING AHEAD OF SALLAH IN GOMBE
Safety first this Sallah! The Federal Road Safety Corps in Gombe State has warned against underage driving, saying it’s a leading cause of accidents alongside speeding, overloading, and distracted driving. Sector Commander Samson Kaura announced that special patrols are underway, with 620 personnel, 10 patrol vehicles, ambulances, and tow trucks deployed across major routes to…
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NRC BOOSTS TRAIN SERVICES AHEAD OF EID-EL-FITR
Travel plans just got easier! The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) is ramping up train services across key routes to handle the festive rush during Eid-el-Fitr. According to Callistus Unyimadu, Lagos–Ibadan commuters will enjoy three special trips on Thursday, while Abuja–Kaduna will run multiple trips from March 20–23 to ease passenger flow. In partnership with the…
