Tag: Tanker explosion

‘Fix Pipelines,’ Why NMDPRA’s 60k-Litre Tanker Ban Won’t Stop Explosion – Adeola Yusuf

Ganiyu Amodu

  Team Lead, Platforms Africa, calls for pipeline repairs, use of trains as alternative for fuel transport amid NMDPRA’s March 1 deadline     As Nigeria moves to implement a ban on 60,000-litre fuel tankers, Team Lead of Platforms Africa, Adeola Yusuf, has expressed concerns over the effectiveness of the measure in addressing tanker accidents. The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has earlier announced a ban on 60,000-litre fuel tankers from operating on Nigerian roads. Speaking to journalists on Wednesday, February 19, in Abuja, Ogbugo Ukoha, NMDPRA’s…

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BREAKING: Another fuel tanker explodes on notorious Otedola bridge

Tade Salako

Here is what Road Safety boss said on ‘demon, witches or wizards’ at the Otedola Bridge, which has become so notorious for tanker explosions   Another fuel-laden tanker caught fire on popular Otedola Bridge along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.   READ ALSO: DANGER! Gas cylinder in your kitchen is expired? Here is how to check! Fuel tanker explosion kills Two, burns 47 vehicles on Lagos Expressway How EFCC seized N14.6b jewellery, $80m Mansion from ex-Oil minister Diezani   No casualty is reported as at press time. Friday’s incident occurred days after…

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