Day: 27 February 2023

The Abuja- Kaduna route and Lagos-Ibadan lines are part of the routes to be suspended. The Nigerian Government announced the suspension of rail services from Saturday, 25th February to Monday 27th February to allow Nigerians to vote in the upcoming elections. This was disclosed in a statement by the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC)  spokesman, Mr. Mahmood Yakubu on Tuesday …

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With the continued diversion of Nigerian-bound cargoes to neighboring countries, the Federal Government is set on replicating the Ports Community System (PCS) in operation in Benin Republic, Ghana, and other neighboring countries. Following this, the Minister of Transportation, Muazu Sambo, directed the Nigerian Shippers Council to establish a port community system in the country, while …

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Crew member, Yakub Ismaila (left); Flight Captain, Oscar Ikeriomu; Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika; Ogun State Deputy Governor, Noimot Salako-Oyedele; wife of Vice President, Dolapo Osinbajo; Vice President Yemi Osinbajo; Governor Dapo Abiodun; his wife, Bamidele and Flight Pilot, Amar Mohamedin after the first commercial airplane landed at the Gateway International Agro Cargo Airport at …

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The ride-sharing company, Bolt, has announced intentions to spend €500 million ($530 million) in its operations in Africa over the next two years in order to grow its services and offer chances for over 300,000 additional drivers and couriers to join the network by 2023. In addition, the firm also disclosed that it has exceeded …

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