Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry has called for an immediate review of the nation’s automotive policy, urging the Federal Government to slash the import duty of 70 percent on new vehicles to 35 percent in order to make the vehicles affordable. The Director-General, LCCI, Mr. Muda Yusuf, also said in
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Nigerian Airlines Spend More On Fuel, Counter Parts Spend Less.
According to Aviation Experts, Nigerian Airlines spends more on aviation fuel than International Airlines. It was revealed that over 40% of their expenditures go to fuel averagely. While their counterparts spend less 29% a difference of 11%. Chief Executive Officer of Kitari Consult Limited, an aviation consulting firm, Mr. Ali Magashi disclosed
Hyundai Nigeria Motors Begins 30-Day Discount Service
2017 Hyundai Santa-Fe sport Lagos - Hyundai Motors Nigeria Limited (HMNL) has announced a comprehensive 30-day discounted service campaign, beginning from 01 November 2017 for owners and fleet managers of Hyundai cars including Hyundai Commercial Vehicles. A statement by the company said the campaign, which is tagged ‘Before service clinic’, is absolutely
Kenyas law on drone operations cleared
Kenyan government has approved a legal framework for operating drones, pushing Kenya closer to allow the non-military use of the remotely piloted aircraft. The AG Prof Muigai’s has allowed the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority’s (KCAA) to publish its regulations, policy, and procedure for operating the unmanned aerial vehicles in the country. “In a general Kenya now
Asky Airlines Resume Commercial Flights to Liberia, After Ebola Epidemic
Asky airlines aircraft ASKY airline in June of 2014 flew late Patrick Sawyer, who died as a result of Ebola in Nigeria and several passengers from Liberia to Nigeria. Monrovia — A Pan African Airline, ASKY, has officially resumed flights to Liberia after three years of absence. ASKY Airlines is a passenger
Aviation Fuel Scarcity May Paralyse Flight Operations
Kenya’s Standard Gauge Railway electric train upgrade cost set to hit Sh65 billion
A train launched to operate on the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) line constructed by the China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC) and financed by Chinese government arrives at the Nairobi Terminus on the outskirts of Nairobi, Kenya May 31, 2017. REUTERS/Thomas Mukoya Plans to electrify the Mombasa-Nairobi Standard Gauge Railway (SGR)
Heavy-Duty Commercial Truck Orders in North America Soared in October
Orders for heavy-duty commercial trucks in North America soared in October, reaching the highest level in nearly three years as carriers riding a strong freight market stepped up plans to upgrade or expand their fleets. Trucking companies last month ordered 36,200 Class 8 trucks, the big rigs that haul much of
Ford invests R3-billion for production expansion in SA
(AP Photo/Frank Augstein, File) JOHANNESBURG (iol) - Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa on Friday announced that it was investing R3-billion ($220-million) to expand production capacity at its South African manufacturing operations in order to meet growing local and international demand for the trend-setting Ford Ranger. Ford also confirmed that the thrilling,
Lagos toll roads increase fees, Cars now N200/N300
Lagos - The operators of the toll roads on Victoria Island and Ikoyi areas of Lagos, Lekki Concession Company Limited has announced the increase of fees on its toll roads with effect from Wednesday, November 8, 2017. The company made this known through a handbill being handed to motorists around its