Archives Tag: Okada
App Of The Week: ORide
April 19, 2022
Bike-hailing services have become a thing in Nigeria thanks to the fast and portable nature of Okadas and how efficient they are at beating traffic. Indeed, anyone can easily order for the closest Okada rides around them and be at their destinations within minutes. To add to the few number of bike-hailing services already existing … Continue reading App Of The Week: ORide
App Of The Week: MAX.NG Okada
April 19, 2022
Lagos is one hectic city; it is crowded but you eventually have to visit it one way or another! So it is safe to say Lagos is the bustling city of Nigeria. For every anomaly that exists in the city, something equally good always comes out of it. One of such anomalies, which every Lagosian … Continue reading App Of The Week: MAX.NG Okada
App Of The Week: Gokada
April 19, 2022
Bikes, Motorcycles, or “Okadas” as they are called in Nigeria have always had their place in urban cities around the globe. The advantage they have over automobiles is apparent when the average commuter has been caught in traffic and needs to make it in time for an important meeting. Despite how smooth they are at … Continue reading App Of The Week: Gokada
Anambra State Bans the Use of Motorcycles
April 19, 2022
The Anambra State Government has banned the use of commercial motorcycles across the state after 7 pm daily. A statement was released by Ogbuefi Tony Nnachetta, the Commissioner for Information and Communication Strategy, who said the ban was in line with the state Government’s desire to maintain and improve on the current security situation in … Continue reading Anambra State Bans the Use of Motorcycles
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Pop Culture: The Rise of Apps in Nigeria
April 19, 2022
Do you have an app on your phone? Almost everyone has an app these days. The young man who helped build the Connect Nigeria portal is also the developer of the app ‘The Nigerian Constitution’ and he got 10,000 downloads within 72 hours. The reality of this season is that Nigerians, particularly young Nigerians, have great … Continue reading Pop Culture: The Rise of Apps in Nigeria
DISCOVER NIGERIA: The History of Okada.
April 19, 2022
By Nehi Igninijesu. Commercial motorcycling in Nigeria was first started in Benin in 1988. Arising out of the crippling unemployment of the Structural Adjustment Program days, young people turned to commercial motorcycling to make ends meet. Young people used their motorcycles to transport people from place to place in order to earn money. Soon enough, … Continue reading DISCOVER NIGERIA: The History of Okada.
Ban of Motorcycles In Lagos: Pros And Cons
April 19, 2022
By Eru Kobe Godwin Lagos is the commercial capital of Nigeria, a coastal city known for its commerce and industrial activities, influx of goods and commodities at sea and airports, creating a wide range of international trade. Commercial cities are prone to population growth, and mobility is essential in such areas, via land (road, rail) … Continue reading Ban of Motorcycles In Lagos: Pros And Cons
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Squash Mosquitoes And Ride Okadas with Maliyo Games!
April 19, 2022
By David Stephen. Even at some posh places in Nigeria, rustic experiences are not uncommon. People there understand the chances of mosquito bite, without adequate precautions. Some of these experiences extend beyond Nigeria, to many parts of the sub-Saharan, and we have it because we are Africans and, economically developing. These experiences for all, either … Continue reading Squash Mosquitoes And Ride Okadas with Maliyo Games!
