Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu, Nigeria The Federal Government of Nigeria has fixed dates for the reopening of the closed Kano, Port Harcourt, and Enugu airports for international flights. The country's Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, announced the dates during the weekly briefing of the Presidential Task Force on Covid-19 on Monday. He
Transportation
16 Vehicles Most Likely To Run For Over 200,000 Miles (322 km)
2014-toyota-tundra-front-view Whether you intend to drive a vehicle for five years or fifteen, its durability matters. After all, the average new model costs an average of more than $41,000 these days, and even used cars can represent significant automotive investments. The Toyota Land Cruiser is the vehicle that's most likely to exceed
Uber under pressure on UK minimum wage in test of gig economy
LONDON (Reuters) - Uber drivers in Britain should receive the minimum wage for the whole time they are logged on to the app, two former drivers said on Wednesday after winning a court battle which could reshape the gig economy. Following a UK Supreme Court defeat last month, the Silicon Valley-based
Picture brightens for commercial EVs on rising demand from delivery customers
Uber launches mask verification as part of new safety measures
Airline weather shocks come faster than ever as climate changes
Extreme weather is no longer exceptional, and that’s forcing changes at some of the world’s most diligent storm trackers: airlines. Weather delays in the U.S. have been trending higher the past four years, upending historical patterns and jumping to an 11-year high for this year’s summer storm season, according to government
Bolt launches Operation in Port Harcourt
Bolt (formerly Taxify), the leading on-demand transportation network platform in Africa, has launched operations in Port Harcourt. The expansion brings Bolt’s cities in Nigeria to a total of eight. The service is already well established in Lagos, Abuja, Ibadan, Owerri, Benin City, Calabar and Uyo. After successfully launching in seven
To Beat Uber And Lyft, This Startup Vows To Give Its Drivers The Full Fare
Nomad Rides cofounders Michael McHugh (left) and Daniel Jones (right) launched the ride-hailing platform at Indiana University Bloomington. Uber and Lyft have handily deflected any competition so far. Together, the two ride-hailing giants capture more than 98% of market spending, according to analytics company Second Measure. Commissions for each ride comprise a significant
Amtrak announces nonstop train between Washington, D.C. and New York
Amtrak announced Thursday that it will soon be offering direct service between Washington, D.C. and New York City. The railroad service said it was launching the “Acela Nonstop,” a nonstop service between the Washington Union Service and New York City’s Penn Station. The train will be available on Sept. 23 but riders can
Gokada achieves 99.8% safety record
Motorbike hailing service, Gokada, says it has achieved 99.8 percent safety record since it officially commenced operations in 2018. According to the firm, this translates to a 0.02 percent incident rate per ride. Its Co-Chief Executive Officer, Ayodeji Adewunmi, said the firm remained committed to promoting safety, fast and efficient transport as