As the world increasingly moves towards finding alternative ways to solve some of its most urgent and pressing socio-economic challenges such as health, education, water, transport, and shelter, it is clear that technology and innovation are key elements in ensuring these changes are sustainable and scalable. Mass urbanisation is one of
Transportation
Ikorodu-CMS BRT Operator Slashes Fare
Nigeria Ports Cargo Landing to be freighted by rail by December
Nigeria Minister Of Transportation, Mr. Rotimi Ameachi had said that by December cargoes landing at Apapa Ports, Lagos would be freighted by the railway. To achieve this, more locomotives and wagons are expected to be brought into the country before December. This would be a great improvement in the cargo
Nigeria Abuja Airport Second Runway to be ready in 2019
The Federal Government of Nigeria had said that the second runway of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, will be ready before the end of the current administration in 2019 as preliminary consultation were on going for the construction. This is coming as operators in the aviation sector, as well
Volkswagen’s Microbus Of The Future Wins Concept Truck Award
Volkswagen’s all-electric, self-driving twist on the 1960s hippie van, the I.D. Buzz, was named 2017 Concept Truck of the Year, giving momentum to the automaker’s revamped electrification strategy as it strives to distance itself from its Dieselgate emissions scandal. The win announced on Sunday at the Concours d’Elegance of America in
Uber’s Search for New C.E.O. Hampered by Deep Split on Board
SAN FRANCISCO U.S.A — Some members of Uber’s eight-person board were excited about the idea of Meg Whitman becoming the ride-hailing company’s next chief executive. Ms. Whitman, the chief executive of Hewlett Packard Enterprise and a former leader of eBay, appeared to have many of the right traits for the job: experience, maturity,
Over 35 Lives lost in Accidents In Ogun State Nigeria
The Chief Executive/Corps Commander, Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Corps (TRACE), Commander Seni Ogunyemi says 35 persons have lost their lives in motor accidents in the state in the last two months. Over 51 road accidents were recorded in June out of which 13 persons died, 95 got injured and
Lagos -Ibadan Expressway construction work Suspended
The Ongoing construction work On Lagos-Ibadan Expressway being constructed by Julius Berger and Reynolds Construction Company Nigeria Limited (RCC) has been suspended due to delay in payment of agreed contract fee for work that has been done. Reynolds Construction Company Nigeria Limited (RCC) who handles the reconstruction and expansion works on
Speeding: It’s Just As Dangerous As Driving Drunk, New Report Finds
Speeding may not have the negative social consequences drinking and driving under the influence has, but it kills just as many people. Report on a recent study in U.S over a 10 year period, showed nearly the same number of deaths occurred- about 113,000 - from passenger vehicle speeding related crashes as
FRSC to sue tankers, trucks owners causing accidents in Lagos
Lagos, Nigeria - The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), said tankers and trucks owners would now be prosecuted alongside their drivers involved in accidents, as a result of reckless driving. Hyginus Omeje, the Lagos State Sector Commander, FRSC, disclosed this in an interview in Lagos. “If your truck is involved in an accident and