The Lagos state government has once again shifted the completion date for the Blue Rail from Mile 2 to Okokomaiko on the Lagos Badagry Expressway to next year. The project, which was started in 2006 by former Governor Bola Ahmed Tinubu, is yet to be completed 9 years after. Governor of Lagos state, Akinwunmi Ambode, […]
The Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) on Tuesday said it had recovered the bodies of two female victims involved in a boat mishap on Saturday at Ojo. The incident occurred on Saturday in the creeks in Ojo Local Government Area of the state. The motorised boat was reported to have been conveying 10 passengers who […]
With its sprawling population, agricultural potential and commercial promise, Ibadan could rival Lagos as an economic hub. But there are many challenges to overcome. Ibadan, the city of brown rusty roofs, was once the capital of Western Nigeria. It’s now the capital of Oyo State. It was the driving force of change in the entire […]
With their worldly sophistication, cheap fisherman pants and penchant for being smiley all the time, tourists are a much-hated group. But before you laugh too hard at the lost look in their eyes, or mock too much the clattering chaos of their attempts to board the roof of a minibus with five bags and […]
The Federal Government through the efforts of local shippers, is expected to save N5.4 billion monthly from the 1.8 billion litres of petroleum products imported into the country. This will however be made possible if Nigerian crewed and owned vessels are allowed exclusively to conduct the lighterage. President of Nigerian Ship owners Association, NISA, Olaniyi […]
As part of efforts to ensure a hitch-free 2015 Hajj exercise, the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria, NAHCON has signed an agreement with approved 2015 Hajj air carriers. The selected carriers are Top Brass Aviation, MedView Air , Kabo Air, Fly-Nass Air and Skypower Air among others. Chairman of the commission, Alhaji Abdullahi Muktar Muhammad, who […]
Water Safety Do please wear buoyancy jackets and keep a special eye on children. Don’t jump off a moving boat and don’t sit on the front deck of a day boat. Don’t approach anyone in the water stern (back) first – that’s where the propeller is. Fire Safety Protecting the inside of your boat.Turn […]
The total annual revenue of 3 biggest africa carier, Kenya Airways, Ethiopian Airlines and South African Airways amounted to $3 billion in 2014 financial year President of Aviation Round Table, ART, Gbenga Olowo who disclosed this in Lagos, said the revenue was only 35 per cent of the total revenue of the Gulf’s biggest carrier, […]
The world of travel has become popular on social media. Many people now have unvarying access to travel information and tips for different destinations in the world. There are many Africa travel experts who tweet regularly, offering tips and advice on travel. They love sharing their travel experiences about best places they have visited with […]
There are a number of essentials that should be kept in the car during the rainy season. Here are a few tips to prepare your vehicle for the monsoons. Keep an umbrella - One of the most important accessories for your car during the rains is an umbrella. People who are soaked in the […]