The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has advised African governments to invest in airport infrastructure. Such investment, IATA said, would ensure improvement in air safety. IATA's Regional Vice President, Africa and the Middle East, Muhammad Ali Albakri, made this known in an interview with The Nation at the weekend in Lagos. Besides, focusing on airport
Month: August 2017
Train collides with wagon in London
A passenger train has collided with a wagon near London Waterloo, bringing further travel misery to commuters already affected by major improvement works. Pictures show the South West Trains service leaning against the wagon and resting at an angle on the tracks, as men in hi-vis uniforms stood close by. "Major disruption"
Cargo freighting In Nigeria Increases by 10%
Freighting of agricultural and perishable cargoes and other non-consumable products at the nation’s international airports has increased by 10 per cent, Nigerian Aviation Handling Company (NAHCO) Chief Commercial Officer Seyi Adewale has said. He said the air freight of such cargoes increased from about two per cent to 12.5 per cent
PHONE USAGE TIPS by HAIL-A-REPAIR
Moov ups its logistics service platform with Hail-A-Repair
...this connect Service Allows users to have their bad mobile devices picked from them, repaired and returned for a token delivery fee. ...phone owners have the option to wait for their repaired phones or hire one on-the-go from Moov while waiting "The average Lagosian in this economy on a 9-5 job is
Nigeria sets up Postal reform steering committee
The Federal Government has inaugurated a steering committee charged with the responsibility of laying the foundation for the reform of the Nigerian Postal Service. Inaugurating the committee in Abuja, the Minister of Communications, Mr. Adebayo Shittu, urged the National Assembly to expedite work on the NIPOST Reform Bill as they resume
DANGOTE GROUP SIGNS MOU TO BOOST AGRICULTURE IN NIGERIA
As part of efforts to boost private sector’s investment in agriculture, Dangote Group, GrowAfrica and Nigeria Agribusiness Group (NABG) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). This is expected to pave the way for more private companies’ participation in the development of the agricultural value chain in the country. This is
EGYPT PLANS TO REDUCE IMPORTATION OF LNG BY OVER 30%
In the 2017/2018 financial year which began in July, Egypt plans to slash importation of liquefied natural gas to 80 from the 118 cargoes imported last year. The Petroleum Minister Tarek El Molla revealed this on Sunday. Egypt has been trying to speed up the development of recent gas discoveries with
Uber to launch in-app messaging for drivers and riders
The ride-hailing giant unveils plans to add a feature that will allow drivers and riders to send messages to each other inside the app. Currently, drivers and riders connect by texts and phone calls.The in-app chat function will launch globally in the coming weeks. To contact drivers when they're on their
Economic Hardship Forces Dealers to Massively Discount New Trucks
Keep on Trucking - For Much Less! Unsold Inventory Crisis Leaves Dealers No Other Choice The smell of a new Truck. The awesome feeling of power driving down the highway. The latest accessories, technology, and comforts. Luxury upgrades. Free maintenance. Plus, the admiring looks as you cruise down the open road. The Pickup