Day: 4 September 2023

 Tope Akinwumi is the Country Manager for Uber Nigeria. Previously, he was Head of Marketplacement and Analytics at Kobo360 and Assistant Manager of Disruptive Innovation and Emerging Technology at PwC Nigeria. In this interview with our Correspondent, CHIDI UGWU, Tope speaks on the prospects ahead as he focuses on Uber’s growth and expansion throughout Nigeria. Excerpts:  …

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The Federal Government has assured the Kaduna State Government of its support as it plans to embark on the introduction of a rail mass transit scheme. The move, according to the state, is aimed at cushioning transportation challenges caused by the removal of fuel subsidies. The Minister of Transportation, Sen. Saidu Alkali gave his assurance during a …

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Global ride-hailing giant Uber on Thursday launched an electric motorbike service in Kenya, as the company seeks to make its global platform emissions-free by 2040. Uber’s general manager for sub-Saharan Africa, Kagiso Khaole said the rollout in Kenya will be followed later this year in Nigeria, Ivory Coast, Ghana, Uganda, Tanzania, and South Africa. CNBC …

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•To convey 175,000 passengers daily The Lagos Blue Line Rail System is to begin operation on Monday, the Lagos State Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) has disclosed. Managing Director of LAMATA, Mrs. Abimbola Akinajo, who disclosed this at a press briefing yesterday, in Lagos, said Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu would be joining the first commercial operation …

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AIICO Insurance has partnered with ETAP, an insurance technology company that creates solutions and incentives to improve the automotive experience across Africa. The partnership is targeted at driving increased penetration of car insurance in Nigeria. The partnership will combine AIICO’s market-leading car insurance product and ETAP’s game-changing, tech-enabled distribution and customer acquisition model to drive …

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In a bid to reduce road accidents in Nigeria, the Federal Roads Safety Corps (FRSC), has commenced the immediate clampdown on all rickety vehicles across the country, This comes following the trending video of an old car with three worn-out tires plying the highway in Sagamu, Ogun State, South-west, Nigeria. Corps Marshall, Federal Roads Safety …

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The suspects were handed over to the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) on Wednesday in Ibadan. Troops of the 2 Division of the Nigerian Army, Ibadan, have arrested two suspects over alleged vandalism of railway tracks and causing damages that would cost N10 million to fix. Deputy commander of the 2 Division Provost …

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Lagos State Government has assured the Federal Road Safety Corp (FRSC) of its cooperation and support in terms of database collection to enhance good security in the country, especially in the area of traffic management. The Deputy Governor, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat gave the assurance today while receiving on behalf of the State Governor, Mr. …

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The Federal Government has expressed a determination to reposition the rail transport sector for better service delivery in line with  President Bola Tinibu’s desire to make it safe, accessible, and affordable to all Nigerians.     The Minister of Transportation, Sen. Sai’du Alkali, made the disclosure recently when he paid an unscheduled visit to the Idu Train …

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In about five days, it will be the beginning of another EMBER months’ season; the season some claim is jinxed. The season, God created, according to some, to kill and maim the people He calls His beloved who were created after His image and likeness. It is the season some claim that all the turenchi …

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