Tag: Transportation

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Nigerian ride-hailing drivers launch SimpliRide to rival Bolt, Uber

A group of Nigerian ride-hailing drivers have launched SimpliRide, a locally developed app aiming to challenge industry heavyweights like Uber, Bolt, LagRide, and InDrive. Frustrated by high commissions, the drivers introduced a subscription-based model where they pay a flat daily fee of ₦500 ($0.33) instead of losing up to ₦15,000 ($10.03) monthly through commission deductions. […]

[ICYMI] Lagos-Calabar highway: Telcos express concerns over threats to cables
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[ICYMI] Lagos-Calabar highway: Telcos express concerns over threats to cables

Following Multichoice’s recent announcement of a three-day technical downtime, concerns have been raised by telecommunication companies over potential connectivity disruptions as construction progresses on the 700km Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway. While acknowledging the anticipated impact of the ongoing construction project on their uplink facilities, telecommunication firms emphasized the critical role of telecommunication services and the potential […]

FG to improve public transportation with electric vehicles
Transportation

FG to improve public transportation with electric vehicles

The Ministry of Transportation has revealed its plans to acquire a fleet of electric vehicles in an effort to improve transportation effectiveness and address growing concerns over fuel costs. The Punch reported that this change is anticipated to improve commuter convenience countrywide as well as cut carbon emissions. The recently sworn-in Minister of Transportation, Said […]

Engineers working on railway
Business

FEC approves N454bn for rail transport, others 

The Federal Executive Council on Wednesday approved a sum of N453.90bn for the purchase of rolling stock, operation, and maintenance equipment for the Kano-Maradi standard gauge rail line, which is presently being built. The Punch reported that the approved amount also includes N510.93m, which will be used to acquire four customised fire service and search […]

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