Archives Tag: Transport

Opportunities

Apply For the Yiri Innovation Centre’s “Accelerate” Program

April 19, 2022

  Startups interested in developing technological solutions in logistics, digital, transport, and other sectors are invited to apply for the “Accelerate” program of the Yiri Innovation Center. The “Accelerate” program, an initiative of Africa Global Logistics (AGL), aims to accelerate the growth of startups developing tech solutions through training events and coaching in an innovation … Continue reading Apply For the Yiri Innovation Centre’s “Accelerate” Program

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Transport

Lagos Blue Line Rail Commences Commercial Operations at Last

April 19, 2022

  The eagerly awaited Blue Line Rail Mass Transit system in Lagos State has finally commenced commercial operations. This significant development comes after nearly four decades since its conception in 1983. The inauguration of this crucial transportation system signifies a major achievement for Lagos, one of Nigeria’s most densely populated and bustling cities.  Read more … Continue reading Lagos Blue Line Rail Commences Commercial Operations at Last

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BUSINESS Transport

GIGM Appoints New CEO, Expands Leadership Team

April 19, 2022

African tech-enabled mobility company, GIG Mobility (GIGM) has announced the appointment of a new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Enahoro Okhae. Enahoro has had over 16 years of experience working in senior leadership positions for prominent brands. He is also the president of the Life Coaches Association of Nigeria. In this new position, he will lead … Continue reading GIGM Appoints New CEO, Expands Leadership Team

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TECH Transport

Shuttlers, Changes Transport Experience For The Working Class

April 19, 2022

As a working class in Lagos, getting a bus to work is always difficult. You can spend over an hour at the bus stop in the morning for a bus. Even, there are cases where you have to run after the bus to be able to board. This may end up getting your clothes stained or … Continue reading Shuttlers, Changes Transport Experience For The Working Class

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BUSINESS Transport

Brands We Love: GUO Transport

April 19, 2022

GUO is one of Nigeria’s leading interstate transport companies. It provides transportation services to passengers in locations across Nigeria, helping them to move between towns, cities, and regions. Read more about Business Besides driving people, the company also transports goods through its haulage service, which is a subdivision of its parent firm. Over the years, … Continue reading Brands We Love: GUO Transport

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Transport

PayVIS: Getting Your Vehicle Roadworthy And Offence Free In Lagos

April 19, 2022

  The Lagos State Government has always continued to provide its road users and pedestrians with innovative platforms for easy commuting and road use. In its latest initiation, the Government through the Lagos State Government Vehicle Inspection Service unit launched PayVIS, a vehicle number plate detecting site, that tracks vehicle traffic law offenders and bills … Continue reading PayVIS: Getting Your Vehicle Roadworthy And Offence Free In Lagos

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Transport

Gokada Expands Into Ibadan And Moves Towards Resuming Ride-Hailing

April 19, 2022

Launch in second city after Lagos signals strong growth for Super App ahead of return to ride-hailing and three more new locations in coming months Gokada, the Nigeria-based last-mile delivery, logistics and transportation start-up has launched in Ibadan following consolidated growth in Lagos. Following the recent successful launch of its Super App and as part … Continue reading Gokada Expands Into Ibadan And Moves Towards Resuming Ride-Hailing

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Press Release

Plentywaka Will As Treepz To  Further Pan-African Expansion.

April 19, 2022

  Plentywaka, the Toronto-headquartered shared mobility startup which provides hassle-free shared rides on-demand, is making a significant shift in its business today as it announced that it has changed its name to Treepz. The name change which is effective as of now presents an opportunity to align the company name with its Pan-African expansion plan. … Continue reading Plentywaka Will As Treepz To  Further Pan-African Expansion.

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TECH Transport

Traffic Tech Startup (TMS) Set To Improve Traffic Management In Lagos State

April 19, 2022

  A lot of solutions have been built around other sectors in tech but not much has been done in traffic management solutions. Read more about Tech Tracking traffic offenders in Lagos with technological devices, Traffic Management Solution (TMS) is a new technology platform that provides solutions for all traffic-related matters. The Lagos State Government … Continue reading Traffic Tech Startup (TMS) Set To Improve Traffic Management In Lagos State

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TECH Website Review

Websites We Love: Shuttlers 

April 19, 2022

  If every Lagosian were asked to list five of their least favourite things about Lagos, the majority would mention poor transportation. Read more about Websites we love For a long time, Lagos has held the reputation of being one of the states with the worst transportation system. This chaotic system is characterised by old … Continue reading Websites We Love: Shuttlers 

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BUSINESS TECH Transport

Plentywaka And GUO Transport Partner Up For Expansion

April 19, 2022

  Plentywaka started as a bus-hailing service where users can book the use of a bus within the metropolis of Lagos. Now, it is looking to expand its offering into other logistics domain by partnering with a transport company. Read more about Transport Plentywaka has announced it will be partnering with the interstate bus company, G. … Continue reading Plentywaka And GUO Transport Partner Up For Expansion

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apps TECH Transport

BRT Restarts Compulsory Card Payment For Commuters

April 19, 2022

  All indications are emerging that Lagos state now has the equivalent of Oyster cards used for travel payments in London at the BRT (Bus Rapid Transit) bus stops within the state. Read more about Transport Named Cowry, the new ATM-size travel card is a travel card that will enable users to pay for their … Continue reading BRT Restarts Compulsory Card Payment For Commuters

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App Of The Week: PlentyWaka

April 19, 2022

  Most Lagosians can relate to the pain of boarding commercial buses or ‘Molues’ in Lagos. Memes and jokes have been made about it, but the actual experience is not remotely funny. Read more about App of the week From passengers being crammed up like sardines in a never-ending stream of traffic congestion to having … Continue reading App Of The Week: PlentyWaka

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BUSINESS Transport

7 Different Ways To Profit In The Transport Sector

April 19, 2022

Public Transportation is a very lucrative business especially in Nigeria where 70% of the populace depend on public transportation such as Tricycle, mini Bus, 14 seat Vehicle and luxurious buses for intra and inter-state movement of people. Read more about Transport To cut the story short, most educated people are scared to invest in transportation … Continue reading 7 Different Ways To Profit In The Transport Sector

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BUSINESS Tourism Transport Travel

QuickGo App By RG-Cabs

April 19, 2022

  Nigeria’s first indigenous ride-hailing company, RG Cabs Company Limited, is set to launch its mobile App on December 2nd, 2020. During an interview with Connect Nigeria, the Founder of the company, Clinton Osarogie, disclosed that the brand which commenced operations in November 2017, registered officially in 2018 for manual services, and is currently rebranding … Continue reading QuickGo App By RG-Cabs

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