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Portable Gets Mercedes Gift, Lagos Blue Line Providing Safe And Speedy Ride, LASG Seized 50 Rickety Vehicles, Charge Duties In Naira, News In The Past Week
Portable gets Mercedes gift, Lagos Blue Line providing safe and speedy ride, LASG seized 50 rickety commercial vehicles, charge duties in Naira, News in the past week.
Charge Import Duties In Naira Instead Of In Dollar, NACCIMA Boss Tells Customs
The Nigeria Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA), has advised the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) to charge import duties in naira instead of in dollar that the agency currently use.
NACCIMA President Mr. Dele Oye stated this during an interview on Arise TV News Night, where he faulted the frequent changes in the FX rate for customs duties payment.
Speaking further, the NACCIMA boss charged the Federal Government to lead by example by conducting business in Naira instead of foreign currencies, adding that it does not work anywhere in the world.
As of March 30th 2024 (today), the Nigerian Customs imports duties sits at ₦1,303.84 per dollar, which is a significant improvement to the over ₦1,400 per dollar early in February.
Safety Compliance Drive : Lagos VIS Seized Over 50 Unroadworthy Commercial Vehicles
The Lagos State Vehicle Inspection Service (VIS) on Wednesday seized over fifty (50) rickety commercial vehicles across the state during a comprehensive enforcement operation aimed at ensuring road safety and regulatory compliance.
In a statement, the VIS said that the operation focused on commercial vehicles that failed to meet the prescribed minimum roadworthiness standards such as brakes, wipers, lights, shocks and tyres, as stipulated in the State’s Transport Sector Reform Law, 2018.
Wednesday’s comprehensive enforcement operation by the Lagos State Vehicle Inspection Service spanned various key locations including Costain, Ikorodu road, Ojuelegba, Yaba, Oyingbo, Ikeja and Ojodu Berger.
During the enforcement exercise, the Vehicle Inspection Officers (VIOs) also enlightened the commercial drivers on the danger embedded in non-compliance, majority of which was the cause of road accidents.
Real Estate Mogul, Adah Mohamed Usman, Gift Music Star Portable A Mercedes S-Class Convertible
Abuja-based Real Estate Mogul and Philanthropist, Adah Mohamed Usman, has gifted music artist, Portable, a Mercedes-Benz S-Class (S350) Convertible to appreciate his contributions to the Nigerian music industry.
Adah Mohamed Usman made this known on his Instagram page, where he shared the moments the Convertible Mercedes-Benz S-Class was presented to Portable, born Habeeb Okikiola.
After receiving the keys to the Mercedes-Benz S-Class Convertible worth over N20 million, the ‘Zazoo Zeh’ crooner appreciated his benefactor, Adah Mohamed Usman, by prostrating on the bare floor before him.
Photos : Lagos Blue Line Providing Safe And Speedy Ride To Lagosians Since September 2023
The Lagos Blue Line has been providing passengers with a safe and speedy ride since the first phase of the 37-kilometre project (Marina – Mile 2) became fully operational last year.
As at January this year, the Blue Line has moved 583,000 passengers, just 4 months after Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu flagged off the commercial operations of the Blue Line on Monday September 4th 2023.
The first phase of the Lagos Blue Line is expected to transport 250,000 passengers daily and about 500,000 passengers daily when the entire 37-km track from Marina to Okokomaiko is completed.
Like in BRT buses, riders will be able to use the cowry card to access the electric train. Currently, a full ride along the 13-kilometers stretch between Marina and Mile 2 costs N750 Naira (excluding the current 25% fare slash).
