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FG To Raise N300bn For Lagos-Ibadan Expressway and Reconstruction of other Major Roads

The Federal Government is gathering about N300bn from private investors for the construction and rehabilitation of three major roads in the country under the Public-Private Partnership model. The projects are the reconstruction of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, construction of the Second

Arik Launches Mobile Booking App

Good times are here for Nigerian air travelers as Arik Airlines has launched a mobile and tablet booking app through which passengers can book and make payments for its tickets. According to a statement released by the airline’s spokesperson, Ola

Drive to Live: Nigeria’s Driving Rules Need an Upgrade

By Adaora Ude I looked everywhere I could think of to find an enabling law protecting road users of the Federal Republic of Nigeria from harm; some sort of responsibility of government (either federal or state) to protect and cover

Double Miles Offer to Frequent Flyers as Qatar Airways Joins OneWorld

A special double miles offer is being made to cardholders of all OneWorld member airlines’ frequent flyer programmes – including those of Qatar Airways’ Privilege Club – to mark the addition of Qatar Airways to the alliance. Members of Qatar

DHL Invests in West African Infrastructure

DHL, the world’s leading logistics company, has announced an investment in both a facility and air infrastructure in West Africa, to meet the demand for express and freight services in the region. The recent investment includes the launch of a

New Technology Powers in-flight Phone Calls and SMS

Gogo, the global leader of in-flight connectivity and a pioneer in wireless in-flight digital entertainment solutions, has unveiled its new Text & Talk technology. The new technology uses Gogo’s in-flight Wi-Fi system to allow passengers to send text messages and

Classified Vehicles Platform Carmudi Launched in Nigeria

Technology giant, Rocket Internet has launched Carmudi in Nigeria. Carmudi is a platform that allows people to find commercial vehicles and motorcycles online. The website allows vehicle dealers and agents to post and buyers to find cars, motorcycles or commercial

FAAN Deploys Bomb Detector at Lagos Airport

In a bid to tighten-up security, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has deployed Advance Threat Identification X-Ray (ATIX) at the D and E departure halls of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos. The explosive detector has a high

Nigeria: The Taxi Driver Who Saved Me

Toward the end of my two-month visit to Nigeria this summer, I did something stupid. But a kind, gracious, and conscientious taxi driver ensured that I didn’t live with the consequences of my stupidity. That singular experience has dramatically transformed

Nissan to Start Producing Cars in Nigeria

Nissan and Stallion Group have announced intention to jointly launch vehicle assembly in Nigeria. This will make Nissan the first major international manufacturer to launch vehicle assembly under the Automobile Industrial Policy of the Federal Government. Stallion Group, the exclusive

African Development Bank to Fund Urban Mobility in Abuja

African Development Bank (AfDB) Group will leverage funding from the Clean Technology Fund (CTF) to funds a project on Bus Rapid Transport (BRT) system in Abuja. “The project,” according to the Group, “Will contribute towards developing good quality public transport

FRSC Gets New Management Board

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Anyim Pius Anyim, has inaugurated a new Management Board for the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC), to oversee its affairs. The new board includes Felix Chukwu – Chairman, Jackie Umoru, Ahamadu Inuwa

Honda Establishes Automobile Plant in Nigeria

Honda International has announced the establishment of Honda Automobile Western Africa Ltd. (HAWA), a wholly-owned Honda subsidiary for the import and sales of automobiles and automobile parts in Nigeria. It is the second local automobile subsidiary established by Honda in

Low-cost Airline to Take Off in 2014 – Aviation Expert

  French investors are planning to launch a low-cost airline in Nigeria, says a Dutch Aviation expert and former Managing Director of Arik Air, Alex Van Elk. He said plans are underway and consultations are being made, to have the

More X-ray Scanners Installed at International Airport in Lagos

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has announced that it has installed seven new X-ray scanning machines at Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos. The General Manager, Corporate Communications, Yakubu Datti, made this known at a news conference. He

A BRT Experience – “You Are Just Not Good Enough”

I have heard that when you have a complaint concerning Lagos and governmental services rendered, and you voice it succinctly, the state will most likely listen and attend to it. Eko o ni baje o! That is commendable. In that

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