The uber-nisation of last-mile delivery in Africa
The “uber-nisation” of last-mile delivery in Africa is taking shape. Customer-centric mobile apps or messaging services, low cost delivery (e.g.
Tag: Nigeria
Nigeria’s opens Abuja-Kaduna standard gauge railway
Nigeria unveiled the Abuja-Kaduna standard gauge railway (SGR) on Tuesday. The rail link is designed for a speed of 150
The Sealink project aims to improve West African sea connectivity and intra-Africa trade
A lot has been made recently of intra-Africa trade. Only 12% of what is produced in Africa, is exported to the
Jalo’s online delivery launches in Abuja – uber-nisation of last-mile delivery full speed ahead
Disrupt Africa reports that online delivery service Jalo, has launched in Nigeria’s capital Abuja. The startup is offering an on-demand
Mauritius leads Africa in global ICT rankings – South Africa jumps 10 places
Mauritius (49th) once again leads Africa, in the latest World Economic Forum’s (WEF) global information and communication technology (ICT) rankings.
The Niger Delta Avengers claims new oil and gas attacks
The Niger Delta Avengers (not to be mistaken with Marvel Comics’ Avengers who battled evil forces in their 2016 movie
Lagos-Ibadan SGR segment operational within the next two and half years
The Minister for Transportation, Mr. Rotimi Amaechi, on Tuesday reiterated that the proposed Lagos-Ibadan segment of Lagos-Kano rail line project will
Pipeline attack in Nigeria for the third time in a week
An armed group has attacked a major pipeline in Nigeria’s Delta region, for the third time in a week. The
Outbound transportation issues in Africa
Transportation is Africa presents some unique challenges for any organisation operating in the continent. The high cost of transport is
Increasing Cassava’s shelf life – an innovation and supply chain challenge
With 60% of the total world production, and the main source of nutrition for almost half of Africa’s population; cassava
