Apply For the Yiri Innovation Centre’s “Accelerate” Program
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 […]
Lagos Blue Line Rail Commences Commercial Operations at Last
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 […]
GIGM Appoints New CEO, Expands Leadership Team
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 […]
Shuttlers, Changes Transport Experience For The Working Class
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 […]
Brands We Love: GUO Transport
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, […]
PayVIS: Getting Your Vehicle Roadworthy And Offence Free In Lagos
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 […]
Gokada Expands Into Ibadan And Moves Towards Resuming Ride-Hailing
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 […]
Plentywaka Will As Treepz To Further Pan-African Expansion.
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. […]
Traffic Tech Startup (TMS) Set To Improve Traffic Management In Lagos State
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 […]
Websites We Love: Shuttlers
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 […]
Plentywaka And GUO Transport Partner Up For Expansion
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. […]
BRT Restarts Compulsory Card Payment For Commuters
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 […]
App Of The Week: PlentyWaka
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 […]
7 Different Ways To Profit In The Transport Sector
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 […]
QuickGo App By RG-Cabs
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 […]
Plentywaka Partners With Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing (IVM)
Tech transport startup joins forces with Nigeria’s first indigenous vehicle manufacturer ahead of expansion to Southeastern states Plentywaka, the first bus-hailing app in Nigeria, has announced the latest move of its ambitious plan to revolutionize Nigerian travel with the new, home-grown partnership with Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing (IVM). As part of a first-of-its-kind collaboration for both companies, […]