Transport Archives — Page 21 of 49

February 26, 2018 No Responses

FG, Maritime Stakeholders To Automate All Processes

In its quest to ensure the growth and development of the maritime sector in line with the Presidential order on the Ease of Doing Business in Nigeria, the Federal Government is set to automate all shipping related administrative processes in...

February 24, 2018 No Responses

Nissan to Unveil Self-Driving Taxi March 5

Come March 5, 2018, Nissan will launch its first public trial of a self-driving taxi service in Tokyo, Japan. The service, called Easy Ride, will see a handful of self-driving Nissan Leaf electric cars ferry passengers on a set route...

February 24, 2018 No Responses

Transport Minister Assures Stakeholders of Safe Maritime Domain

The Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi has assured stakeholders in the maritime sector that the Federal Government will leave no stone unturned in actualizing its goal for a safer and more secured maritime domain. The Minister who said this...

February 23, 2018 No Responses

New Hyundai Santa Fe Debuts March 6

Hyundai on Thursday released full details and photos on its redesigned Santa Fe ahead of the sales launch. The Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV), whose formal debut will take place on March 6 at the 2018 Geneva International Motor Show, will...

February 22, 2018 one Response

FG approves $6.7b for construction of Ibadan – Kaduna standard gauge railway project

The Federal Executive Council (FEC), presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari, on Wednesday approved 6.7billion dollars for the construction of Ibadan-Kaduna standard gauge railway project. Addressing State House correspondents on the outcome of the meeting...

February 20, 2018 3 Responses

Weststar Breaks into Light-Duty Truck Segment in Nigeria with Mercedes-Benz Accelo

Customers can now order Mercedes-Benz Accelo truck in various applications depending on specific needs, Weststar Associates Limited, Authorised General Distributor for Mercedes-Benz in Nigeria said on Monday. The company explained that following its succes...

February 19, 2018 No Responses

Nissan’s crossover, SUV sales up by 12% in 2017

Nissan’s global crossover and SUV sales increased more than 12% in 2017 to more than 2 million vehicles, driven by the all-new Nissan Kicks small crossover, the Rogue, X-Trail and Qashqai compact models, a refreshed Armada full-size SUV and the...

February 19, 2018 No Responses

Dana Air, Asky Seal Agreement on Strategic Partnership

An interline agreement has been reached between Dana Air and Asky airline, Africa’s regional power house, in Lagos. Dana Air’s strategic route and fleet expansion program also received a major boost, with the signing of an aircraft partnership agreement wi...

February 19, 2018 No Responses

Motorists Decry Scarcity of Vehicle Number Plates

Motorists in Anambra State have expressed concern over the scarcity of vehicle number plates in the state. Some motorists told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in separate interviews on Sunday in Awka that they were going through hardship to...

February 17, 2018 No Responses

Isuzu Mu-X SUV to Debuts In Sub-Saharan Africa market This Year

Isuzu Motors South Africa (IMSA) announced on Friday they will be entering the Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) segment with the introduction of the Isuzu mu-X into the South African and Sub-Saharan Africa market in the second half of the year....

February 15, 2018 one Response

Serena Williams Begins Special Campaign for Redesigned Lincoln Navigator

Lincoln Motor Company has tapped tennis star Serena Williams to help sell the redesigned Navigator Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) in a social media advert campaign that launches Thursday. Williams said she has had a connection to the brand since...

February 14, 2018 No Responses

MAERSK, GAC, Charkings, Others Bag NIMASA Achievement Awards

In recognition of the numerous contributions of Stakeholders to the growth and development of the maritime sector in Nigeria, the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) bestowed awards on outstanding maritime companies; Maersk Nigeria Limi...

February 14, 2018 No Responses

Coscharis BMW Unveils Valentine Special Packages

Coscharis Motors Plc, exclusive representative of the BMW brand in Nigeria has commenced the celebration of love with its customers through the Valentine Special promo for select BMW variants starting from February 12 to February 19, 2018 nationwide. Accor...

February 13, 2018 No Responses

Ford Unveils Agenda To Build More SUVs

Ford Motor Company has set aside $25 million to meet growing demands for its Sports Utility Vehicles (SUVs). Already, Ford has spent $900million to upgrade its Kentucky Truck Plant as part of measures to launch the 2018 Ford Expedition...