JetBlue profits rise more than expected, helped by higher fares

by Jack Smith - July 26, 2017 02614

U.S. carrier JetBlue Airways Corp reported a 16.6 percent rise in second-quarter profit, helped partly by improving average fares. Net income rose to $211 million, or 64 cents per share, in the quarter, from $181 million, or 53 cents per share, a year earlier. Total operating revenue rose 12.1 percent to $1.84 billion. Analysts,

Uber Improves Security with Real Time Identification

by Casandra Aniemeke - July 26, 2017July 26, 2017 03133

.......Facial Recognition assures riders that the person behind the wheel is the right person that has been verified. With this, fraud is prevented and drivers’ accounts are protected and not compromised. Uber has introduced real-time identification to Nigeria, Ghana, and Kenya so as to ensure optimum security. The intelligent new safety feature

Federal Road Safety Of Nigeria Traffic Radio To Go On Air Soon

by Jack Smith - July 25, 2017July 25, 2017 02587

.... All over the developed countries, you see you’re on the highway, you just tune to the Traffic Radio, on the spot and get the traffic situation. When the station takes off, every 30 minutes, you should be able to tune on. The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Traffic Radio Station will

Ethiopia Launches 1st Electric rail in Africa

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by Jack Smith - July 25, 2017 02852

Ethiopia and Djibouti launched their newly built standard-gauge modern electric railway, known as, Ethio-Djibouti Railway. Covering a total of 752-kilometer, it is the first electric railway in Africa, referred to as an ‘umbilical cord’ that intertwined the two nations for more than a century. Ethiopia has disclosed that its Chinese-built electric rail line will start

Rise In Nigeria Exportation

by Casandra Aniemeke - July 25, 2017July 25, 2017 02780

There has been an increase in Exportation of both perishable and non-perishable products from Nigeria to Europe, the US and other parts of the world, through the nation’s cargo airports. which has brought a tremendous growth on the back of a weaker Naira, as well as the recent trade promotion

Emirates Airlines offers special fare to Nigerians

by Casandra Aniemeke - July 25, 2017July 25, 2017 01474

EMIRATES is offering Nigerian travelers the opportunity to visit Dubai with a special Economy and Business Class return airfare that includes a free third piece of luggage of up to 23 kg and a “My Emirates Pass”. Under the special offer, an Economy Class ticket from Lagos to Dubai costs USD875

Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency commences 24 hour turnaround time

by Casandra Aniemeke - July 24, 2017July 24, 2017 02744

The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, has complied with the presidential directive on "Ease of doing business" by commencing a 24-hour operation in Lagos Ports in order to analyze cargo manifests and issuing Debit Notes to Shipping Agents This has been achieved by extending work hours for some staff

How To Make Ports In Africa More Competitive

by Casandra Aniemeke - July 24, 2017July 24, 2017 02600

The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), through it Director- General Mr. Peter Dakuku has listed what he described as a transformative way that would make ports in Africa to be globally competitive. Which includes investment in world class infrastructure; strengthening of regulatory frameworks; enhancing institutional cooperation, implementation of one-stop portals

Grab, Uber rival in Asia raising $2.5bn in new financing

by Jack Smith - July 24, 2017July 24, 2017 02858

Southeast Asian ride-hailing firm Grab said Monday it expects to raise $2.5 billion in financing, mostly from China’s Didi Chuxing and Japan’s Softbank, as it strengthens its lead over rival Uber. Didi, China’s ride-hailing leader, and mobile giant SoftBank will invest up to $2.0 billion while $500 million is expected to

Los Angeles Airports gets New Face Lift

by Jack Smith - July 24, 2017July 24, 2017 03134

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is currently undergoing one of the largest infrastructure programs in L.A The Deputy Executive Director of Operations and Emergency Management for Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA), Mr. Keith Wilschet shares more details As the fourth busiest airport in the world, and second busiest in the United States,