London cab drivers are examining the possibility of bringing a class action suit against Uber, their association said on Tuesday after the mobile app was granted a temporary license renewal to operate in the British capital. Sky News reported that the overall possible bill to Uber for the potential lawsuit could
Month: July 2018
Lagos-Ibadan Rail Project Extend to Apapa to expedite movement of goods from the seaports by rail
Lagos - The contractor handling the new Lagos-Ibadan railway project, China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation, has been directed to extend its work from Ebute Meta to Apapa as part of measures to facilitate the movement of goods from the Lagos seaports to other parts of the country by rail. Nigeria's Minister
Medview Acquires Aircraft for Hajj, London Service
Ahead of the commencement of 2018 hajj operations and recommencement of its London services, Medview airline recently took delivery of its newly acquired B777-200ER to boost its fleet. The Chief Executive Officer of the airline, Alhaji Muneer Bankole made this known in Lagos. He said the aircraft was purchased through a lease
Rwandair’s Flights to Guangzhou to Ease Africa – China Trade
U.S. freight market throttles back in June
Rapid growth in cargo volumes and spending has started to stretch domestic infrastructure to its limits, according to economist Donald Broughton. Growth in the North American freight market continued in June, but at a slower rate than in recent months, according to the latest Cass Freight Index Report. Shipment volumes increased 7.2
Brazil’s Rio Galeão Airport sees major growth in first half of 2018
SAA Chartered Plane Will Still Fly to Cuba, but Won’t Be Carrying Weapons
South African Airways (SAA) has said the charter flight which was meant to transport Cuban technicians back to the Caribbean island last week will still take place this week. The plane was stopped by customs officials last week at the Waterkloof air force base after it emerged that the aircraft, which
‘Operation Restore Sanity to Lagos Roads’ Successful, Gets 48 hours Extension
Piqued by the hardship containerized trucks and tankers parked along the Oshodi-Apapa Expressway was causing businesses and residents of Lagos state, Nigeria's commercial capital, the state government last week ordered the exercise, tagged: "Operation Restore Sanity On Lagos Roads." The order to the task force was to remove all containerized trucks and
Fiat Chrysler replaces CEO Sergio Marchionne for health reasons
The long-time chief executive of carmaker Fiat Chrysler, Sergio Marchionne, has been replaced due to ill health. His health worsened in recent days after he suffered complications from surgery on his right shoulder. Mr. Marchionne, 66, has led the combined company for more than a decade and planned to step down
Nigeria Unveils Name, Logo of New National Flag Carrier as Airlines, Experts Raise Concern Over Competition
The national airline is named Nigeria Air. The unveiling was done at Farnborough Air Show in London. The Nigerian government last week unveiled the name and logo of its new national flag carrier, Nigeria Air at Farnborough Air Show in London. The airshow is the meeting place where aircraft manufacturers, engine manufacturers,