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Nigerian Government to inaugurate 10 new coaches, 2 locomotives for Abuja-Kaduna rail

by Casandra Aniemeke - November 12, 2017November 12, 2017 02440

The additional 10 coaches and two locomotives are expected to ease transportation for passengers on that route. Abuja - Nigeria - Nigeria's Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi says the Federal Government of Nigeria will inaugurate 10 new coaches and two locomotives for the Abuja-Kaduna rail service on Dec. 10. The Minster made this announcement while

Motorists On Mombasa-Nairobi Highway Stuck in Major Traffic Snarl Up

by Tola Ojobo - November 12, 2017November 12, 2017 02299

Kenyans stuck in '50km' traffic jam on Nairobi-Mombasa road Nairobi (Daily Nation) - Motorists on Mombasa-Nairobi highway were stranded for more than 18 hours morning after a crane that attempted to recover a lorry that had overturned near Salama shopping centre also overturned. The snarl-up affected all lanes and caused anguish to travellers

Emirates may order 36-38 Airbus A380 jets as Boeing sees steady Gulf demand, interest in mid-sized jet

by Tola Ojobo - November 12, 2017November 11, 2017 01823

FILE PHOTO: An Airbus A380 is taking part in a flying display during the 52nd Paris Air Show at Le Bourget Airport near Paris, France June 23, 2017. REUTERS/Pascal Rossignol Emirates likely to order for 36-38 Airbus A380 superjumbo jets, worth some $16 billion Boeing sees order traffic coming back

Uber loses UK appeal bid to overturn workers’ rights decision

by Jack Smith - November 11, 2017November 11, 2017 01773

A photo illustration shows the Uber app on a mobile telephone, as it is held up for a posed photograph, with London Taxis in the background, in London, Britain November 10, 2017. REUTERS/Simon Dawson

Uber app on a mobile telephone, with London Taxis LONDON (Reuters) - Taxi app Uber lost a bid on Friday to overturn

Yuletide: FRSC sensitises Ebonyi motorists on highway safety

by Casandra Aniemeke - November 11, 2017November 11, 2017 01997

FRSC sensitization effort Ezzamgbo Ebonyi (NAN) - The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), has launched the end of the year sensitization campaign in Ebonyi, aimed at creating awareness among motorists and other road users on the importance of safety on the highways. The event which held on Friday at Ezzamgbo Central Motor

Lagos Launches Intelligence Transport System To Track BRT Buses

by Casandra Aniemeke - November 10, 2017 02635

Lagos, - The governor of Lagos State of Nigeria, Akinwumi Ambode, launched the Intelligence Transport System (ITS) and e-ticketing for commuters using the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT). The move is another initiative geared toward proper transport planning by the state government to the resident of Lagos. The ITS technology is designed to indicate

How wireless charging of Electric Cars could change the car industry

by Jack Smith - November 10, 2017November 10, 2017 02464

Technology focused on charging electric vehicles while they are moving, not standing still The Economist -More than half a dozen large carmakers, including Audi, Ford and Volvo, are soon expected to begin selling electric vehicles (EVs) that can be charged wirelessly. For between $2,500 and $4,000,

Osinbajo Rallies Investors for Truck Transit Parks, Inland Dry Ports

by Casandra Aniemeke - November 10, 2017November 10, 2017 02245

Nigerian government Plans New Truck Transit Parks in 8 Locations in the Country Lagos - The federal government of Nigeria has urged investors to key into the immense opportunities inherent in the Inland Dry Ports (IDP) and the proposed Truck Transit Parks (TTP) being promoted by the Nigerian Shippers' Council (NSC). Speaking

South African Commuters Stranded as Taxi Operators Strike

by Tola Ojobo - November 10, 2017November 10, 2017 01951

Photo: National Taxi Alliance gather outside the National department of transport to deliver a memorandum of demands. Photo: Orateng Lepodise (Daily Maverick). The National Taxi Alliance has reminded Minister of Transport Joe Maswanganyi that he is just a servant of the citizens. In their 40-page memorandum, the taxi associations demands were, but

Uber boss says U.S. market unprofitable amid tough competition from Lyft

by Jack Smith - November 10, 2017November 11, 2017 02056

Competition getting tough between Uber and Lyft SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Uber Technologies Inc will continue to lose money in its home market for at least the next six months as rival Lyft Inc poses a fierce competitive challenge, Chief Executive Dara Khosrowshahi said on Thursday in his first public comments