LAGOS, NIGERIA - The state government has banned the use of motorbikes popularly known as ‘Okada’ and ‘Air Cool Vans’ for transportation of meat and meat products in all abattoirs and slaughter slabs across the State in order to ensure a well-structured meat transporting system which befits the status of a mega city. Use of motorcycles for commercial transportation
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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
How Mobike, A Chinese bike sharing operator is going global
Chinese startups want to export their bike-sharing revolution all around the world. The companies are rolling into the U.K., the U.S. and beyond, aiming to disrupt existing programs with their fleets of colourful bikes that don't need docking stations. One of China's largest operators, Mobike, unleashed 1,000 of its orange-wheeled bicycles in
Heathow reports July 2017 its busiest ever month
...the airport reported a jump in cargo ...criticised for offering 'poor' assistance to disabled travellers by the Civil Aviation Authority LONDON – Heathrow had its busiest ever month in July, driven by a jump in the volume of cargo and a smaller rise in passenger numbers, but has been criticised as offering
Nigeria, Minster for Industry,Trade and Investment Charges Government Agencies
Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Okechukwu Enelamah, has charged the government agencies to obey Federal Government’s Presidential Executive Orders on ease of doing business. According to him, This will bring about ease in trade facilitation and also boost investor confidence in the country’s trade. The minister, who disclosed this during
How Nigeria’s air passenger volume will grow by 7% annually
The volume of air passengers in Nigeria is expected to increase by seven per cent annually over the next 10 years. The Regional Vice-President for the Middle East and Africa, International Air Transport Association, Muhammad Ali Albakri, who stated this, said the growth would see an additional 7.9 million passengers take
Uber knowingly rented cars that were at risk of catching fire to its drivers in Singapore, a report says
Toyota’s Quarterly Profit Improves on Strong Sales
Toyota and Mazda Motor Corp. are set to announce later today a partnership TOKYO (AP) - Toyota Motor Corp. reported Friday that its fiscal first quarter profit rose 11 percent as sales improved around the world, including in the U.S., Europe and Japan. Toyota's April-June profit of 613.0 billion yen ($5.6 billion),
FedEx to Skip Holiday Surcharges for Most Orders
...Rival UPS has said it would add peak-period fees around Christmas and Black Friday Memphis, U.S.A - FedEx Corp. said it won’t charge additional fees for most orders during the holiday season, in contrast with United Parcel Service Inc., undercutting its main rival as they battle for e-commerce customers. The decision by
South African Airlines recorded losses in 7 consecutive years, on the brink of bankruptcy
...airline urgently shopping for bailout of about $60 million ...unions allege institutional corruption South African Airways (SAA) has run out of money and is teetering on the edge of bankruptcy, according to information given to the country's parliament. It is thought the national carrier may soon be unable to pay salaries. The cash-flow