Lagos (Punch) - The Nigeria Immigration Service has increased visa issuing centres and counters from one to two at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos. A source, who craved anonymity, said the immigration authorities in Abuja ordered the Lagos airport command to increase the counters to two in order to facilitate
Why Ford is betting on trucks, SUVs to invest in future
In order to prepare for the future, Ford will embark on a plan to bolster its bread-and-butter business of selling lucrative trucks and SUVs. CEO Jim Hackett, who took over America’s second-largest automaker in May, laid out his vision for the future Tuesday evening during a presentation to investors. But much
Airbus says it has capacity to raise A350 production above targeted levels
A logo of Airbus is pictured on their booth during the European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (EBACE) in Geneva, Switzerland, May 22, 2017. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse PARIS (Reuters) - Airbus said on Wednesday it had the capacity to push the production of its A350 planes above its targeted level of 10
Honda to cut Japanese production by a quarter as domestic sales stagnate
Big-Rig Orders Post Another Monthly Increase on Improving Freight Market
Trucking companies accelerated big-rig orders for the fourth consecutive month, bolstered by strong manufacturing activity and an improving freight market. In September North American carriers ordered 22,100 Class 8 trucks, the heavy-duty vehicles used to haul freight long distances, according to a preliminary report from freight transport analysts FTR. That was
3% levy on wet cargo begins November 1, 2017
Operators in the maritime industry may have to brace for a tougher regulatory regime as the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) plans to tighten safety regulations in the sector. As part of the reforms, ship registration processes will be automated and made available online. Tankers operating in the
Walmart escalates fierce battle with Amazon
Walmart acquires delivery startup Parcel to help it own New York City with same-day delivery. Walmart announced on Tuesday that it had acquired Parcel, a New York-based logistics firm. Parcel has warehouses in Brooklyn and a network of couriers that partner with brands like Bonobos to offer same-day delivery in certain areas. Walmart's acquisition
Royal Air Force jets escort Ryanair flight amid fears of security threat
PHOTOS: Ryanair flight being escortsed into Stansted by RAF Fighter jets LONDON (AP) — Royal Air Force Typhoon jets escorted a Ryanair flight from Lithuania to London Stansted after what appears to be a hoax security threat. The plane was traveling from Kaunas, Lithuania to Luton Airport but was diverted to Stansted. All
Japan Raids Two Nissan Vehicle Plants Over Improper Quality Checks
OKYO (Reuters) - Japan’s transport ministry said on Wednesday it had carried out spot inspections at two plants producing Nissan Motor Co Ltd (7201.T) vehicles as part of a probe into final checks, days after irregularities forced the automaker to recall 1.2 million cars sold in Japan. The two inspections on
Kenya Minibus “Matatu” convert passengers to internet users
Travelling from Nairobi central business district (CBD) to the working-class suburb of Rongai normally takes 45 minutes to two hours, depending on traffic. Inside the “Ferguson” Matatu (A decoreated minibus or Taxi Used in Kenyan)– named for its colourful images of the former Manchester United manager – half a dozen passengers