Archives Tag: transportation

apps

App Of The Week: Oga Taxi

April 19, 2022

Oga Taxi is the first ride-hailing app to emerge in Nigeria, following the likes of Uber and Taxify. Through its appealing service and integrated features, Oga Taxi is actively changing the transport game in Nigeria and making mobility for the everyday passenger more cost-effective and hassle-free. Oga Taxi was launched in 2016 by two entrepreneurs, … Continue reading App Of The Week: Oga Taxi

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BUSINESS

Jim Iyke is Launching Mr Taxi, Nigeria’s Newest Ride Hailing Service

April 19, 2022

Nollywood actor, James Ikechukwu Esomugha, is having a go at Nigeria’s on-demand taxi service market. Jim Iyke, as he’s more popularly known, says he’s launching a new ride-hailing company, Mr Taxi, to offer chauffeur services to customers in the country. In an Instagram post from earlier in the week, Jim Iyke revealed that the taxi … Continue reading Jim Iyke is Launching Mr Taxi, Nigeria’s Newest Ride Hailing Service

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Tourism

Connect Nigeria’s Top 100 SMEs: TSGi Transport Solutions

April 19, 2022

Transportation is a core part of the tourism experience. Without it, it would be impossible to see all the amazing natural and man-made wonders in Nigeria and around the world. But local tourism is best when you have reliable drivers to handle movement around your vicinity― TSGi Transport Solutions to the rescue. Imagine having a … Continue reading Connect Nigeria’s Top 100 SMEs: TSGi Transport Solutions

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TECH

Made In Nigeria: Electric Keke Napep Unveiled

April 19, 2022

An electric tricycle (locally called keke napep) has been unveiled in Aba. Ifeanyi Okafor, who hails from Umuchu, Anambra State, successfully manufactured the tricycle. An Alternative A graduate of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Ifeanyi Okafor explains that the project began in 2015, during the fuel scarcity that hit the country in May/June. Angered by … Continue reading Made In Nigeria: Electric Keke Napep Unveiled

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Tip of the Day Travel

15 Transportation Tips to Guide You in Lagos

April 19, 2022

Leaving for a place just five minutes earlier or later can make a big difference. It takes only seconds for major routes like those of the Third Mainland Bridge and the Lekki Epe Expressway to be locked down in rush-hour traffic. To beat this, workers leave their homes sometimes an hour earlier. The Federal Road … Continue reading 15 Transportation Tips to Guide You in Lagos

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Transport

Taxify Ridesharing App Comes To Nigeria

April 19, 2022

The transport ecosystem in Nigeria seems to be experiencing a heavy influx of companies eager to get a share in the seemingly booming market. Taxify, one of the popular players in the ridesharing business in Africa, with operation in 3 countries, South Africa, Kenya and Ghana is planning to enter Nigeria this month according to … Continue reading Taxify Ridesharing App Comes To Nigeria

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TECH Transport

Ride-Hailing Platform Little Is Coming To Nigeria

April 19, 2022

LITTLE, Kenyan ride-hailing firm owned by Craft Silicon and Safaricom would be launching in Nigeria and Uganda by the first quarter of 2017 according to a post on Techmoran. Ridesharing platforms have become the latest fad in the Nigerian transport industry, with the launch of Uber a few years ago, there has been an increase … Continue reading Ride-Hailing Platform Little Is Coming To Nigeria

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Business Profiles Transport

Business Profile: WeMove- Hire Buses for Events and Outings Online

April 19, 2022

Hiring buses for events and special occasions just got easier. If you are in need of a Hiace, Coaster, or Sienna in Lagos for weddings and conferences, small group outings, or personal purposes, you can conveniently hire one from WeMove. The vehicle hiring service gives you a hassles free access to a range of air-conditioned … Continue reading Business Profile: WeMove- Hire Buses for Events and Outings Online

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Business Profiles Transport

Business Profile: The Cab Management Company

April 19, 2022

Taxis in Lagos come in a variety of shapes, sizes and conditions. Unfortunately, Lagosians hardly get their money’s worth of service from the cab drivers they patronize. Rides tend to be expensive, uncomfortable and insecure. Cab owners might respond to accusations of being exploitative by pointing out that things aren’t that smooth for them either- … Continue reading Business Profile: The Cab Management Company

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TECH Transport

Enjoy 50% Discount on Uber Rides within Lagos

April 19, 2022

Uber Nigeria is giving a special holiday discount on all UBER rides within Lagos. So, starting from today till the 13th of November, you will enjoy a 50% discount on all Uber rides, and the offer is only valid in Lagos. There are no discount codes or coupons, just simply hail your UBER ride using … Continue reading Enjoy 50% Discount on Uber Rides within Lagos

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ECONOMY Transport

The Untapped Potential of Nigeria’s Waterways

April 19, 2022

Nigeria’s waterways altogether span an astounding 10,000 kilometres- the second longest in Africa. The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) also says that about twenty-eight of the nation’s thirty-six states can be accessed through water. Neighbouring countries such as Benin Republic, Equatorial Guinea, Cameroon, Chad and Niger Republic can also be reached by water. Opportunities abound … Continue reading The Untapped Potential of Nigeria’s Waterways

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LIFESTYLE Transport

My First Uber Experience

April 19, 2022

Yea, I had my first Uber ride and it was quite the experience. For those who aren’t aware, Uber is an online multinational transportation network which allows clients submit a trip request with their smartphones which is then routed to Uber drivers who make use of their own car to execute the request. It was … Continue reading My First Uber Experience

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ECONOMY Transport

A Case for High-Speed Rail Development in Nigeria

April 19, 2022

Nigeria is interconnected by about 108,000 kilometers of surface road and almost 4000 kilometers of rail. The problem is while it has the largest road network in West Africa, large portions of the network are prone to spoilage due to overuse. Nigerian railway, on the other hand, has been near-moribund since the early 1990s. Almost … Continue reading A Case for High-Speed Rail Development in Nigeria

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TECH Transport

Jekalo: Nigeria’s First Ridesharing Platform

April 19, 2022

The internet also has opportunities for transportation. The Lagos commute is hectic, and people keep looking for better ways to ease the tension.

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Tip of the Day Transport

Introducing GoMyWay, Nigeria’s Latest Ride Sharing Platform

April 19, 2022

GoMyWay is a ride-sharing marketplace connecting passengers with ride owners going along the same route and have empty seats to spare. GoMyWay offers a cheap and convenient way to travel on long-distance trips across the country or simply to commute within your city.  Here are some of the features the company offers: When you offer … Continue reading Introducing GoMyWay, Nigeria’s Latest Ride Sharing Platform

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