Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigerian Association of Road Transport Owners (NARTO) has suspended its planned nationwide strike. This development came after Monday’s meeting with the Federal Government and stakeholders, following the suspension of operations by tanker drivers who halted the lifting of petroleum products due to harsh economic conditions. The Federal Government had … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Tinubu-led administration is set to convene a meeting with the leadership of the Nigerian Association of Road Transport Owners (NARTO) in a bid to forestall the planned suspension of operations. It can be recalled that the association, in a letter dated February 15, 2024, addressed to the Nigeria Union of … Read more
INEC recently courted controversy after reports emerged that it engaged a park committee led by MC Oluomo, a known APC supporter. The commission faced demands to disengage the committee from transporting election materials. The electoral body has clarified the situation, saying it directly engaged drivers. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission … Read more
Lagos tasks transport unions on co-operation … he stated that relentless efforts are being made towards an improved E-Call up System. EDITOR’S PICK: BREAKING: Buhari Nominates New RMAFC Chairman Senate Raises Alarm Over Terrorists Invasion In Kwara, Others JUST IN: NPC Launches 2023 Population And Housing Census Call Centre EKO HOT BLOG reports that the … Read more
Filling stations shut as queues persist In Lagos, Abuja and other neighbouring states over looming fuel scarcity EKO HOT BLOG reports that many filling stations witnessed long queues as others were shut on Monday, which led to motorists spending long hours in the few outlets that dispensed Premium Motor Spirit, popularly called petrol, in some … Read more
Kyari urged the union to expedite action to ensure that fuel queues do not resurface across the country The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has said that there is no plan to increase the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), popularly known as petrol, for the month of May. NNPC Group Managing Director, Mele … Read more
Nigerian Association of Road Transport Owners (NARTO) will commence a warning strike from Tuesday. This development could instigate another period of fuel Scarcity in the country. The move is sequel to the federal government decision to ban all petroleum trucks above 45,000 litres capacity from plying roads. NARTO is the umbrella body of all commercial … Read more