The Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Mrs. Hadiza Bala Usman has emerged vice-president (Africa Region) of the International Association of Ports and Harbors. It is a global trade association for seaports based in Tokyo Japan and non-governmental organisation which represents the interest of ports across the world. Bala
Transportation
Nigeria Ports loses more revenue on vehicles import to Cotonou ports
The Ban of Importation Of second-hand cars by the Federal government Of Nigeria through neighbouring countries may remain a mirage, as importers appear to have taken solace in the range of incentives offered by the Port of Cotonou in the Benin Republic. Recently, The Port of Cotonou slashed its transit
Dubai Test run world’s first automated flying taxis
....Trial runs of the world's first automated aerial taxis (AAT) are expected to start by the end of this year. According to Gulf News, Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is collaborating with German firm Volocopter, which specializes in manufacturing Autonomous Air Vehicles (AAV), on the AAT project. Over the next five years,
Abuja-Kaduna rail line generating N1m daily
Nigeria's minister of transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, says the country's Abuja-Kaduna rail line, which commenced commercial operation in July 2016 now generates one million Naira ($3279) daily. In an interview with NAN, Amaechi said that the feat was due to the increase in passengers that patronise the rail. He attributed the passenger surge to the
Rail Services Across all State in Nigeria to commence soon
Nigerian Minister for transport, Mr. Rotimi Ameachi had announced that the ongoing overhauling of the rail system in the country will cut across the 36 states of the country. Reviewing progress made on the construction of the modernisation of Lagos to Kano rail project, which was commissioned earlier in the year.
Kenyan Government to test drivers before licensing
The new curriculum developed by the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) will now require drivers to undergo 24 to 160 hours of training before being issued with a driving license. According to NTSA Director-General Francis Meja, the development of the curriculum was necessitated by the fact that road traffic accidents kill more
Taxify announces new 50%-off Tuesday special on all rides in SA
Uber, Visa Signs Partnership for Electronic Payments
Uber and Visa have agreed to a multi-year strategic agreement that aims to grow digital commerce across Africa. The partnership leverages both technology platforms to encourage the use of electronic payments among consumers across the continent. Under the agreement, Visa will work with its financial institution partners to set up debit
Nigeria, Ajaokuta-Warri rail to be completed in June 2018
The Federal Government has ordered the completion and commercial operations of the Ajaokuta-Itapke-Warri rail line by June 2018. Minister of Transportation Mr. Rotimi Amaechi gave the order yesterday during the inspection of rail facilities at the Ajaokuta-Itapke-Warri rail line around the Agbor and Abraka corridor, Delta State. The project is a standard
Nigerian Carrier Air Peace to commence flights operations to Akure
Air Peace Airline would begin Schedule commercial flights operations to Akure In Ondo Airport on Aug. 11. The airline made the announcement in a statement issued by its Corporate Communications Manager, Mr. Chris Iwarah in Lagos on Monday. The Airline is working in conjunction with the Ondo State Governor Mr. Rotimi Akeredolu's