The decision by Uber to wind down its ride-hailing operations in Nigeria has triggered concerns among drivers, passengers and industry stakeholders, with fears that the exit could reduce competition, increase transportation costs and further weaken earning opportunities for app-based transporters. Uber announced on Wednesday that it was ending...
Drivers and customers of Uber in Abuja have expressed mixed reactions to the decision by the ride-hailing company to discontinue its operations in Nigeria. While some described the development as disappointing and likely to affect their income and transportation costs, others said the exit would provide an opportunity for Nigerians to patronis...
Every day, thousands of heavy-duty trucks transporting goods between Lagos and northern Nigeria travel along the Bida–Lapai road in Niger State, one of the country’s most strategic economic corridors. The highway serves as a vital link between the seaports in Lagos and markets across the North, while also providing a route for the movement of ...
•Terrorists Suspected Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists have intercepted a trailer transporting Maize and three other trucks loaded with building materials to Monnguno at Garin Kashim, Guzamala Local Government Area of Borno State. This is coming barely 24 hours after the insurgents killed 17 people in Guzamala-Abbari village, an incident condemned ...
•Dr Priscilia Imade Driving is a task that relies heavily on vision. More than ninety percent of the information needed while driving comes through the eyes. Despite this, many drivers make mistakes concerning their eyesight, often without realising how dangerous these mistakes can be. These errors not only put the driver at risk but also [&he...
•Dr Priscilia Imade We will continue our discussion on good eyesight and road safety by looking at the types of eye examination required by drivers. Driving places a high demand on the visual system. It requires constant attention, quick decision-making and the ability to respond promptly to changes on the road. Because of this, good […...
•Dr Priscilia Imade Driving is one of the most visually demanding tasks in daily life. More than 90% of the information needed while driving is obtained through the eyes. Good vision is essential for reading road signs, detecting hazards, and making timely decisions. However, when drivers develop eye problems, the symptoms may interfere with t...
•Gwagwalada-Abuja-Lokoja road gridlock Vehicular traffic came to a standstill around 11:30am yesterday on the Abuja-Lokoja Road in Abuja after trailer drivers blocked the road to protest the alleged assault of a driver by soldiers. Witnesses told our reporter at the scene that the altercation began after a trailer driver, coming from the Giri ...
Due to the fact that car air conditioning systems break down too often as a result of excessive heat and repairs are too expensive, taxi cab drivers in Afghanistan often turn to handmade roof-mounted rudimentary systems in order to cool the inside of their vehicles. Driving through Kandahar, Afghanistan’s second-largest city, you’re likely to ...
•Fuel scarcity There is looming fuel scarcity in Lagos and other parts of Nigeria as tanker drivers have stopped fuel loading over alleged harassment by officials of the Lagos State Government and the Federal Ministry of Transportation. Also, telecommunications companies have raised concerns over a possible network blackout as the strike by pe...
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