Caleb Obiowo, Author at Nairametrics Destination for Business news and analysis from Africa's largest economy Sun, 18 Aug 2024 05:35:12 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.5 https://nairametrics.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/cropped-cropped-favicon-1.png?resize=75,75 Caleb Obiowo, Author at Nairametrics 32 32 201037849 Hardship: Lagos State reintroduces 25% fare discount on regulated public transport services  https://nairametrics.com/2024/08/18/hardship-lagos-state-reintroduces-25-fare-discount-on-regulated-public-transport-services/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/08/18/hardship-lagos-state-reintroduces-25-fare-discount-on-regulated-public-transport-services/#respond Sun, 18 Aug 2024 05:35:12 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=496023 The Lagos State Government has reintroduced a 25% fare discount on all regulated transportation modes, including buses, ferries, and train services, as part of its efforts to alleviate economic hardship.  

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/08/18/hardship-lagos-state-reintroduces-25-fare-discount-on-regulated-public-transport-services/feed/ 0 496023 Lagos State opens Mushin Flyover, final of five Red Line overpasses for public use  https://nairametrics.com/2024/08/17/lagos-state-opens-mushin-flyover-final-of-five-red-line-overpasses-for-public-use/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/08/17/lagos-state-opens-mushin-flyover-final-of-five-red-line-overpasses-for-public-use/#respond Sat, 17 Aug 2024 18:30:08 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=496017 The Lagos State Government has officially opened the Mushin Flyover for public use, marking the completion of the last of five overpasses constructed along the Red Line Corridor.  

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/08/17/lagos-state-opens-mushin-flyover-final-of-five-red-line-overpasses-for-public-use/feed/ 0 496017 So you want to be a Pilot in Nigeria? Here’s what it takes  https://nairametrics.com/2024/08/17/so-you-want-to-be-a-pilot-in-nigeria-heres-what-it-takes/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/08/17/so-you-want-to-be-a-pilot-in-nigeria-heres-what-it-takes/#respond Sat, 17 Aug 2024 08:33:45 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=495978 This piece provides useful insights into the essential steps, the institutions involved, and what you can expect once you're licensed to take to the skies. 

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/08/17/so-you-want-to-be-a-pilot-in-nigeria-heres-what-it-takes/feed/ 0 495978 Lagos to divert traffic at Ikeja Along for pedestrian bridge demolition, Aug 17-18  https://nairametrics.com/2024/08/16/lagos-to-divert-traffic-at-ikeja-along-for-pedestrian-bridge-demolition-aug-17-18/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/08/16/lagos-to-divert-traffic-at-ikeja-along-for-pedestrian-bridge-demolition-aug-17-18/#respond Fri, 16 Aug 2024 05:08:55 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=495897 The Lagos State government has announced a traffic diversion at Ikeja Along Bus Stop on the Oshodi-bound lane between Ile Zik and Conoil Petrol Station from midnight to 4:00 am on August 17th and 18th, 2024, to facilitate the demolition of an old pedestrian bridge in that area.  

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/08/16/lagos-to-divert-traffic-at-ikeja-along-for-pedestrian-bridge-demolition-aug-17-18/feed/ 0 495897 Lagos State government begins demolition of illegal structures blocking drainage channels in Eti-osa https://nairametrics.com/2024/08/15/lagos-state-government-begins-demolition-of-illegal-structures-blocking-drainage-channels-in-eti-osa/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/08/15/lagos-state-government-begins-demolition-of-illegal-structures-blocking-drainage-channels-in-eti-osa/#respond Thu, 15 Aug 2024 19:35:30 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=495893 The Lagos State Government has commenced the demolition of illegal structures along the System 157 drainage path and Orchid Road channels in Eti-Osa after property owners failed to uphold an earlier agreement to minimally impact the canal path.   This update was shared by Lagos State Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, in a […]

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/08/15/lagos-state-government-begins-demolition-of-illegal-structures-blocking-drainage-channels-in-eti-osa/feed/ 0 495893 Aviation Minister leads inspection tour in Finland, Austria for Abuja Airport second runway project  https://nairametrics.com/2024/08/15/aviation-minister-leads-inspection-tour-in-finland-austria-for-abuja-airport-second-runway-project/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/08/15/aviation-minister-leads-inspection-tour-in-finland-austria-for-abuja-airport-second-runway-project/#respond Thu, 15 Aug 2024 11:37:31 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=495856 The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo has led a high-profile delegation on an inspection tour to Helsinki, Finland, and Vienna, Austria, as part of efforts to advance the ongoing Abuja Airport second runway project. 

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/08/15/aviation-minister-leads-inspection-tour-in-finland-austria-for-abuja-airport-second-runway-project/feed/ 0 495856 Zero-Duty, VAT exemption on essential food imports effective July 15 to year-end – Nigeria Customs Service  https://nairametrics.com/2024/08/15/zero-duty-vat-exemption-on-essential-food-imports-effective-july-15-to-year-end-nigeria-customs-service/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/08/15/zero-duty-vat-exemption-on-essential-food-imports-effective-july-15-to-year-end-nigeria-customs-service/#respond Thu, 15 Aug 2024 05:29:50 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=495813 The Nigeria Customs Service has announced the implementation of the duty waiver on essential food imports, effective from July 15, 2024, through December 31, 2024, to make basic food commodities more affordable.  

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/08/15/zero-duty-vat-exemption-on-essential-food-imports-effective-july-15-to-year-end-nigeria-customs-service/feed/ 0 495813 Nigerian Railway Corporation inspects Lagos Blue Line metro rail ahead of 3-year operational license approval  https://nairametrics.com/2024/08/14/nrc-inspects-lagos-blue-line-metro-rail-ahead-of-3-year-operational-license-approval/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/08/14/nrc-inspects-lagos-blue-line-metro-rail-ahead-of-3-year-operational-license-approval/#respond Wed, 14 Aug 2024 05:10:20 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=495739 The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has conducted a comprehensive inspection of the Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT) Blue Line, a critical step towards securing a 3-year operational license for the electric rail system.  

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/08/14/nrc-inspects-lagos-blue-line-metro-rail-ahead-of-3-year-operational-license-approval/feed/ 0 495739 Oyo Govt proposes expanding Ibadan Airport into international facility  https://nairametrics.com/2024/08/13/oyo-govt-proposes-expanding-ibadan-airport-into-international-facility/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/08/13/oyo-govt-proposes-expanding-ibadan-airport-into-international-facility/#respond Tue, 13 Aug 2024 08:08:05 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=495675 The Oyo State Government has proposed an ambitious plan to expand and upgrade the Samuel Ladoke Akintola Airport in Ibadan, aiming to transform it into an international facility.  

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/08/13/oyo-govt-proposes-expanding-ibadan-airport-into-international-facility/feed/ 0 495675 FG issues first batch of housing allocations to upfront National Housing Programme subscribers  https://nairametrics.com/2024/08/13/fg-issues-first-batch-of-housing-allocations-to-upfront-national-housing-programme-subscribers/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/08/13/fg-issues-first-batch-of-housing-allocations-to-upfront-national-housing-programme-subscribers/#respond Tue, 13 Aug 2024 06:23:03 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=495668 The Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development has begun issuing the first batch of housing allocations to subscribers who have committed to making upfront payments under the National Housing Programme (NHP).  

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/08/13/fg-issues-first-batch-of-housing-allocations-to-upfront-national-housing-programme-subscribers/feed/ 0 495668 President Tinubu swears in Esther Walson-Jack as new Head of Civil Service  https://nairametrics.com/2024/08/12/president-tinubu-swears-in-esther-walson-jack-as-new-head-of-civil-service/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/08/12/president-tinubu-swears-in-esther-walson-jack-as-new-head-of-civil-service/#respond Mon, 12 Aug 2024 13:31:56 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=495645 President Bola Tinubu has formally sworn in Esther Walson-Jack as the new Head of Civil Service of the Federation, marking a pivotal leadership change within Nigeria's civil service.  

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/08/12/president-tinubu-swears-in-esther-walson-jack-as-new-head-of-civil-service/feed/ 0 495645 FRSC pledges to prosecute drunk drivers who hit pedestrians  https://nairametrics.com/2024/08/11/frsc-pledges-to-prosecute-drunk-drivers-who-hit-pedestrians/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/08/11/frsc-pledges-to-prosecute-drunk-drivers-who-hit-pedestrians/#respond Sun, 11 Aug 2024 17:16:18 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=495604 The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has vowed to prosecute drunk drivers who hit pedestrians crossing the road.  

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/08/11/frsc-pledges-to-prosecute-drunk-drivers-who-hit-pedestrians/feed/ 0 495604 Federal Government reviews 20 major road projects nationwide under Tax Credit Scheme https://nairametrics.com/2024/08/11/federal-government-reviews-20-major-road-projects-nationwide-under-tax-credit-scheme/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/08/11/federal-government-reviews-20-major-road-projects-nationwide-under-tax-credit-scheme/#respond Sun, 11 Aug 2024 06:28:21 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=495573 The Federal Government has outlined 20 key road projects across the country, funded through its Road Infrastructure Development and Refurbishment Investment Tax Credit Scheme.  

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/08/11/federal-government-reviews-20-major-road-projects-nationwide-under-tax-credit-scheme/feed/ 0 495573 Ebonyi State Govt. announces plans to secure commercial airplanes  https://nairametrics.com/2024/08/11/ebonyi-state-govt-announces-plans-to-secure-commercial-airplanes/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/08/11/ebonyi-state-govt-announces-plans-to-secure-commercial-airplanes/#respond Sun, 11 Aug 2024 04:56:00 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=495570 The Ebonyi State Government has revealed plans to acquire commercial airplanes as part of its strategy to enhance the growth and operational efficiency of the state-owned Chuba Okadigbo International Airport.  

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/08/11/ebonyi-state-govt-announces-plans-to-secure-commercial-airplanes/feed/ 0 495570 Lagos Govt. reduces Blue Line fares by 25% for off-peak travel, effective August 12 https://nairametrics.com/2024/08/10/lagos-govt-reduces-blue-line-fares-by-25-for-off-peak-travel-effective-august-12/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/08/10/lagos-govt-reduces-blue-line-fares-by-25-for-off-peak-travel-effective-august-12/#respond Sat, 10 Aug 2024 17:31:56 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=495567 The Lagos State Government has announced a 25% fare reduction on the Blue Line Rail during off-peak hours, set between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM, effective August 12, 2024. Additionally, travel time between Marina and Mile 2 will be shortened to just 18 minutes.  

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/08/10/lagos-govt-reduces-blue-line-fares-by-25-for-off-peak-travel-effective-august-12/feed/ 0 495567 FG closes Third Mainland Bridge to large trucks amid critical structural repairs  https://nairametrics.com/2024/08/09/fg-closes-third-mainland-bridge-to-large-trucks-amid-critical-structural-repairs/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/08/09/fg-closes-third-mainland-bridge-to-large-trucks-amid-critical-structural-repairs/#respond Fri, 09 Aug 2024 17:40:48 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=495530 The Federal Government has announced the closure of the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos to large trucks due to ongoing structural repairs.  

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/08/09/fg-closes-third-mainland-bridge-to-large-trucks-amid-critical-structural-repairs/feed/ 0 495530 FG reopens bidding for Lagos-Ibadan Expressway Phase 2 after rejecting Julius Berger’s N258 billion proposal  https://nairametrics.com/2024/08/09/fg-reopens-bidding-for-lagos-ibadan-expressway-phase-2-after-rejecting-julius-bergers-n258-billion-proposal/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/08/09/fg-reopens-bidding-for-lagos-ibadan-expressway-phase-2-after-rejecting-julius-bergers-n258-billion-proposal/#respond Fri, 09 Aug 2024 11:24:20 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=495520 The Federal Government has decided to reopen the bidding process for the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway Phase 2 project after rejecting Julius Berger Plc's N258 billion proposal.  

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/08/09/fg-reopens-bidding-for-lagos-ibadan-expressway-phase-2-after-rejecting-julius-bergers-n258-billion-proposal/feed/ 0 495520 Federal Government allocates N20 billion monthly to Julius Berger for 82km Abuja-Kano road dualization https://nairametrics.com/2024/08/09/federal-government-allocates-n20-billion-monthly-to-julius-berger-for-82km-abuja-kano-road-dualization/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/08/09/federal-government-allocates-n20-billion-monthly-to-julius-berger-for-82km-abuja-kano-road-dualization/#respond Fri, 09 Aug 2024 05:42:46 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=495500 The Federal Government has committed N20 billion monthly to Julius Berger Plc for the completion of the dualization of an 82-kilometre section, totalling 164 kilometres, of the Abuja-Kaduna-Zaria-Kano Highway, with a target completion timeline of 14 months. 

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/08/09/federal-government-allocates-n20-billion-monthly-to-julius-berger-for-82km-abuja-kano-road-dualization/feed/ 0 495500 Arik Air resumes flight operations after resolving $2.5 million debt dispute with Atlas Petroleum  https://nairametrics.com/2024/08/08/arik-air-resumes-flight-operations-after-resolving-2-5-million-debt-dispute-with-atlas-petroleum/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/08/08/arik-air-resumes-flight-operations-after-resolving-2-5-million-debt-dispute-with-atlas-petroleum/#respond Thu, 08 Aug 2024 19:32:06 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=495498 Arik Air resumed flight operations on Thursday after successfully resolving a $2.5 million debt dispute with Atlas Petroleum, which had led to three of the airline's aircraft being grounded by the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) following a court order.  

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/08/08/arik-air-resumes-flight-operations-after-resolving-2-5-million-debt-dispute-with-atlas-petroleum/feed/ 0 495498 Nigeria Immigration Service suspends officer indefinitely for begging traveler at Murtala Muhammed International Airport  https://nairametrics.com/2024/08/08/nigeria-immigration-service-suspends-officer-indefinitely-for-begging-traveler-at-murtala-muhammed-international-airport/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/08/08/nigeria-immigration-service-suspends-officer-indefinitely-for-begging-traveler-at-murtala-muhammed-international-airport/#respond Thu, 08 Aug 2024 07:34:01 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=495449 The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has indefinitely suspended an officer who was filmed begging a traveller for financial assistance at Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos State.  

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