INVESTORS EYE AILING AIRLINES, ARIK, AERO CONTRACTORS

April 25, 2017 AdminLeave a comment

Some private equity investors are reportedly seriously considering investing in Arik Air and Aero Contractors – two distressed local airlines that have been taken over by the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON).

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LAGOS UBER DRIVER ALLEGEDLY ABSCONDS WITH PASSENGER’S PASSPORT, $2,000

April 25, 2017 AdminLeave a comment

First time visitor to Nigeria, Mongy Mathobela, got more than she bargained for when an Uber driver allegedly absconded with her passport and money.

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UBER SETS ‘FLYING CAR’ LAUNCH FOR 2020

April 25, 2017 AdminLeave a comment

Uber said Tuesday it wants to launch a system of flying cars to move people around cities, with a goal of putting demonstration projects in place by 2020.

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LAGOS LAWMAKERS CONDEMN TRADING ON LAGOS-BADAGRY EXPRESSWAY

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The Lagos State House of Assembly has called on the Commissioner for the Environment, Dr Babatunde Adejare, to direct the environmental task force and other relevant agencies to remove traders transacting business between Okokomaiko and Volkwagen bus stops along Lagos Badagry Expressway.

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MINISTRY TO LAUNCH DREDGING OF 152 KM AJAOKUTA-ONITSHA WATERWAYS

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The Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, is set to launch the dredging of the 152 km Ajaokuta-Onitsha waterways on April 28, in Kogi.

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UBER ALERT UPDATE 2: COURT REMANDS TWO FOR STRANGLING UBER DRIVER

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Two men, Osharon Egberanmuen and Michael Eyoekpe, who conspired and strangled a Lagos transport company driver, were on Tuesday remanded in prison on the orders of an Ebute Meta Magistrates’ Court.

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LOCALLY-ASSEMBLED VEHICLES TO GET SPEED LIMITERS

As part of efforts to reduce the rate of speed-related accidents in Nigeria, the National Automotive Development and Design Council has directed all vehicle manufacturing plants in the country to install the speed-limiting device in their vehicles.
A deadline for compliance on the installation of the device in all vehicles being imported into the country has also been given.
AUTO POLICY CAUSING HIGH MARITIME JOB LOSSES – EXPERT

In a letter to President Muhammadu Buhari, a member of the Presidential Taskforce on Customs Reform, Mr. Lucky Amiwero, has called on the Federal Government to review the policy, due to its negative impact on the economy.
He said, “The impact associated with the implementation of the auto policy is as follows: the diversion of cars carrying vessel to neighbouring West African ports as a result of high tariff on imported vehicles; and the reduction of the maritime workforce by 70 per cent, which affects mostly licensed customs agents, importers, dealers and Nigerians abroad.”
UNDERSTANDING THE HISSING & SQUEAKY SOUND FROM TRUCKS

Ever wondered why trucks and buses make funny squeaking and hissing sounds? Well, the squeaking is the air escaping after braking and the hissing sound is the automatic bypass safety valves at work, ensuring the air pressure remains at the correct level.
Since a main advantage of air-brakes systems is their ability to use air to operate, the compressor is constantly kicking on and kicking off to refill the reservoirs with pressurized air. When the compressor builds too much air, the valves open, producing that loud hiss which probably gets some of us wondering…What the heck is leaking..lol!
SAFETY TIPS! COPING WITH POTHOLES

Hitting potholes can throw your vehicle\'s front end out of alignment. If you feel your car \"pulling\" during driving, that\'s a clue that you could have a problem.

Check the tread on your tyres. Uneven tread wear can be a sign of misalignment. If you hit a severe pothole, have the vehicle\'s alignment and tyre balance checked.

When you hit a pothole you can damage your tyre and/or the metal wheel of your vehicle. Keeping your tyres properly inflated will help reduce damage from potholes and other road hazards.

The impact of potholes on tyres increases dramatically with speed and can cause hidden, internal damage that could lead to tyre failure weeks, or even months, later. It\'s best to avoid potholes entirely, but if that\'s not possible, don\'t brake during the pothole impact. Instead, apply brakes before hitting a pothole and release them just before impact. Braking during the impact sets up the tyre and wheel assembly for a \"solid hit\" against the edge of the hole. Less severe damage occurs when a tyre is rolling than when it is skidding over a hole during braking.