The Federal Government (of Nigeria) released a total of N504.1bn out of the N890bn that was appropriated for the construction and rehabilitation of federal roads across the country in three years. It was gathered that the N504.1bn was the total sum for capital releases to the Federal Ministry of Power, Works
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Uber targets expansion in fast-growing West African markets
LAGOS (Reuters) - Global ride-hailing firm Uber Technologies Inc is in talks with regulators over plans to expand into two West African countries and provide a boat service in Nigerian megacity Lagos, a company executive said on Thursday. In much of sub-Saharan Africa there are low levels of personal car ownership,
Toyota will add automatic engine shut off and auto-park to all new vehicles
2019 Toyota Corolla The safety features could prevent "rollaway" injuries... Beginning with model year 2020, Toyota will include automatic engine shut off and auto-park features in its new vehicles. If a vehicle is left running for a predetermined amount of time, the engine will automatically shut off. If a driver exits a vehicle without
Toyota speeds up electrified vehicle schedule as demand heats up
TOKYO (Reuters) - Toyota Motor Corp aims to have half of its global sales from electrified vehicles by 2025, five years ahead of schedule, and said it will tie up with Chinese battery makers to accommodate an accelerated shift to electric power. The change illustrates both the breakneck growth in the
Taxify has changed its name to Bolt
Black cab drivers lose High Court challenge against Uber
Uber, a challenge to black cab drivers in Britain The highest-ranking judge in England and Wales dismissed the challenge that Uber's license was issued by a "biased" judge. Black cab drivers have lost a High Court challenge to strike down Uber's licence to operate in London. Dismissing the case, the Lord Chief Justice, Lord
Collision Between Acid Truck and Bus Leaves At Least 18 Dead
Cape Town - At least 18 people were killed when a truck laden with industrial acid collided with a bus, sources say. AFP reports that the accident happened near the village of Fungurume, in a copper and cobalt mining area between Lubumbashi and Kolwezi in the southeast. "A Tanzanian-registered tanker truck carrying acid
Lyft Sets Crucial Date in Race to I.P.O.
Madrid taxis block major road in biggest anti-Uber protest yet
MADRID (Reuters) - Hundreds of taxis blocked a central traffic artery in Madrid during Monday’s morning rush hour, in their biggest show of strength yet as a protest seeking tighter regulation of Uber and other ride-hailing services entered its second week. Anti-riot police backed by a fleet of tow trucks took
Madrid taxis block access to tourist fair in anti-Uber protests
Police clash with striking taxi drivers as they try to block M40 highway in Madrid, on Jan. 23.REUTERS/Sergio Perez MADRID (Reuters) - Hundreds of taxi drivers protested outside one of Madrid’s largest tourist fairs on Wednesday, using their cabs to block access roads and burning rubbish as part of an open-ended