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FIRST HALF 2023: FRSC RECORDS 15.5% REDUCTION IN FATALITIES , 14% DECREASE IN ROAD CRASHES AND 14% DECREASE IN NUMBER OF INJURED VICTIMS

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FIRST HALF 2023: FRSC RECORDS 15.5% REDUCTION IN FATALITIES , 14% DECREASE IN ROAD CRASHES AND 14% DECREASE IN NUMBER OF INJURED VICTIMS  In what could be tagged a  successful outing in the operational front during the first six months of the year 2023, the Federal Road Safety Corps has recorded a  decline in the total number of road traffic crashes, total number of injuries and fatalities as well, when compared with the same period in 2022. According to FRSC road traffic crash dashboard, within the period under consideration, the Corps recorded a total of 5,700 road traffic crashes as against 6,627 in the same period in the year 2022, representing 14% decrease. In the same vein, from January to June 2023, the Corps also achieved 14% reduction in number of people rescued with injuries, having rescued a total of 16,716 in 2023 against 19,440 injured victims in the first half of the year 2022. On the number of people killed, the Corps also recorded significant red
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Lekki port receives first transshipment vessel

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The management of Lekki Deep Seaport has announced the arrival of Rimbaud, the first transshipment vessel to call at the container terminal of the deep seaport. A statement by the port said that the vessel owned by CMA CGM shipping company, arrived at the terminal on Thursday. The statement added that the vessel came with cargo from two of the largest container shipping lines in the world, CMA CGM and Maersk. According to the statement, the vessel was carrying 411 twenty-foot equivalent units of transshipment cargo and had a nominal container handling capacity of 6,900 TEUs The statement read in parts, “The vessel, which arrived at approximately 1.00 pm on Thursday, June 29, 2023, was carrying cargo from two of the largest container shipping lines in the world, CMA CGM and Maersk. The service originated from the far east passing through Shanghai, Ningbo, Shekou, Nansha, TanjungPelpas, and Singapore to Kribi, Cameroun, before finally arriving at Lekki Port this afternoon. The vessel was
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SEE PROFESSOR OSINBAJO"S EXPOSITIONS WHICH SHOW THAT THE SOUTH EAST IS NOT LANDLOCKED AFTERALL

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The proposed Sea Route from Oguta Lake-Orashi-Degema to the Atlantic ocean is a vital collaboration between the State Government, the Nigerian Navy, and a consortium of technical partners. As far back as 1914, the British, understanding its strategic importance in connecting the hinterlands to the coast, utilized this route to facilitate the smooth export of products such as palm oil, timber, and coal, from Oguta and its neighbouring regions. Today, we aim to revive this once vibrant and economically strategic channel, furthering job creation and sustainable growth in Imo State and the entire Southeast region. By enhancing coastal connectivity and facilitating seamless transportation, the project will promote trade and investment, spur growth in multiple sectors including shipping, manufacturing, and agriculture, and offer numerous opportunities for the people. President @MBuhari, only a few days ago granted Governor Hope Uzodimma's request to declare Oguta/Ohaji/Egb
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Eight Essential Health and Safety Policies Every Office Should Implement

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As an employer, it is your responsibility to ensure the health and safety of your employees. One of the most effective ways to achieve this goal is by implementing policies and procedures that promote a safe and healthy work environment. Whether you work in a busy workplace like a construction site or a quiet place like an office, the risks are present everywhere, and there are specific policies that you, as an employer, should implement in your workplace to tackle these risks. In this blog post, we will discuss ten essential health and safety policies that every office should implement to prevent accidents, injuries, and illnesses in the workplace. By taking proactive measures to ensure the well-being of your employees, you can create a productive and positive workplace culture that benefits everyone. So, let’s dive in and explore these crucial policies that every office should have in place. Health and safety regulations in an office Health and safety in the workplace are an essentia
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Digitalising road safety operations: The FRSC approach

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    The ugly narrative of road traffic crashes in the early 1970s and 1980s forced the Federal Government to establish the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) in 1988, as the lead agency in road safety administration and traffic management in Nigeria via decree no 45 of 1988 as amended by decree no 35 of 1992, later codified as FRSC Act (CAP 141) Laws of the Federation 1990 and FRSC Act CAP F19, LFN, 2004; FRSC (Establishment) Act, 2007.   But the road safety administration in Nigeria has witnessed a paradigm shift from traditional approach to Safe Systems Approach through the use of state of the art Information Technology facilities, The Corps has been able to enhance its operational capacity aimed at promoting public safety and security. The Corps under different governmental and administrative leaderships has proven to allay the menace of road traffic crashes in the past 33 years using modern ICT facilities and digital tools.   As a performance driven organ
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FRSC ACTING CORPS MARSHAL DECRIES INCESSANT VIOLATION OF LEGAL SPEED LIMIT, DIRECTS COMMANDING OFFICERS TO STEP UP SPECIAL OPERATIONS TO ARREST VIOLATORS.*SHOWS SOLIDARITY DURING ARMED FORCES REMEMBRANCE DAY

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Arising from the report of the ill-fated fatal crash that occured along the Maiduguri-Damaturu route, the Acting Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps, Dauda Ali Biu has decried the incessant violation of legal speed limit as such, directed Commanding Officers to step up nationwide special operations to apprehend violators  and impound their vehicles. He stated this following the wanton violation of established traffic rules by motorists which led to the avoidable crash that occured on 22 November, 2022 at 0940HRS, along Maiduguri-Damaturu route by Jakana 45 Benesheik-Maiduguri, Borno State. According to preliminary investigation conducted into the fatal crash, the avoidable menace involved 2 Toyota Busses and a Volkswagen Golf 3 leading to a fire outbreak that burnt most of the victims to death. In all, there where 45 people (26 Male Adults, 13 Female adults, 3 Male children, 3 Female children) involved in the crash, out of which 37 victims comprising of 20 Male adults,
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Ministry-Unpad collaborate to develop blue economy-based aquaculture

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  The Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Ministry's Director General of Aquaculture, Tb Haeru Rahayu. ( ANTARA/HO-KKP) If we continuously get support from universities, then we will have the right policies Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Ministry collaborates with Padjadjaran University of Bandung to help realize blue economy-based aquaculture in Indonesia, as it has huge potential for maritime resources. The Ministry's Director General of Aquaculture, Tb Haeru Rahayu, explained here on Thursday that Indonesia's maritime potential is huge and can be developed by not damaging the ecosystems but rather in a sustainable manner. In a talk show, themed "Our Sea Our Life," held by Unpad, Rahayu highlighted that Indonesia's potential sea area covers 6.8 million square kilometers (sq km), while the total potential area for aquaculture development in the country reached 17.8 million hectares, including seas and brackish and freshwater. He said that In
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