Records of passenger traffic on inbound and outbound flights have indicated that foreign airlines are increasing frequencies into Nigeria as a result of an uptick in economic activities. In a recent data released by African Aviation Services Limited, foreign airlines operate over 300 frequencies weekly into and out of Nigeria. This showed
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Freight Levy Review Lifts Nigeria’s Cargo Volume by 31.2%
The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency NIMASA (NIMASA), Dr. Dakuku Peterside has stated the inward cargo throughput of Nigeria’s seaports recorded a 31.24 percent increase between January-June 2018, following the decision of the agency to carry out a downward review of its three percent freight
VW to launch all-electric car sharing in Berlin
FILE - In this Jan 13, 2014 file photo the Volkswagen e-Golf fully electric vehicle is presented at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan. Volkswagen said Thursday, Aug. 23, 2018 it is planning a new e-car-sharing project and will invest in car connectivity. (AP Photo/Tony Ding, file) Volkswagen
South Africa’s Fuel Price Meeting Blames Petrol Cost Hikes on Exchange Rates, Venezuela Instability
Cape Town - Energy Minister Jeff Radebe has presented several reasons why South Africans have to pay more at the pumps during an Energy Portfolio Committee meeting. The session comes a week after it was scheduled to be held, the delay blamed on "miscommunication" by an official who faces disciplinary
Nissan to boost China production capacity by 40 percent, source says
Swiss brothers get ready to refloat the bubble car
Chief Operating Officer Oliver (L) and his brother Chief Marketing Officer Merlin Ouboter of Swiss Microlino AG pose beside an electric-powered Microlino car in Kuesnacht, Switzerland July 13, 2018. Picture taken July 13, 2018. REUTERS/Arnd Wiegmann With its quirky egg shape and minimalist interior, the bubble car was a symbol of
Lagos, French Multinational Sign MoU to Complete Light Rail Project
After a technical review of its light rail (blue line) project, the Lagos State Government yesterday disclosed that it had signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with a French multinational, Alstom SA to complete the rail project. The state government, thus, said the passenger operation of the first phase (Marina to
Nairobi Going Green With Nopia Ride All-Electric Vehicle Cab Service
A Nopia ride Nairobi - EkoRent Africa has launched Nopia Ride, a full electric taxi service in Nairobi, Kenya. The service by Finnish company EkoRent which was founded in 2014 is headquartered in Helsinki, Finland. "We have now launched our zero-emission electric transportation service pilot in Nairobi. We aim to increase our fleet size
New York City votes to cap Uber, Lyft vehicle licenses
Nigeria: Importers, Agents Groan Under 400% Hike in Cost of Container Haulage
Since the past 43 years when the Apapa port's access roads were constructed, the nation has never had it this bad. From a million potholes to the death traps, loss of multi-billion naira goods, dirty and polluted environment, yet relief appears still farther than expected. SULAIMON SALAU reports that the