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All-Season vs. All-Weather Tires: Which Is Best For African Roads?

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Africa’s diverse climates—from the Sahara’s scorching heat to South Africa’s rainy winters—demand tires that can handle varying conditions. But should you choose all-season or all-weather tires? This guide breaks down the best option for African drivers. Key Differences for African Conditions Feature All-Season Tires All-Weather Tires Heat Resistance Excellent (harder rubber lasts longer) Good (but may wear faster in extreme heat) Wet Traction Good for

NiMET Workers Embark On Indefinite Strike, Airlines Suspend Flights

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Airlines have suspended flights nationwide due to the ongoing industrial action of staff of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet). Air Peace which flies to over 20 domestic routes, said in an email to their customers on Wednesday, that it is suspending all flight operations nationwide with immediate effect due to the strike

Air Peace Cuts Lagos-London Travel Cost By N600,000

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Air Peace Airlines has cut down the travel ticket cost for London-bound travellers by N600,000, plus an exclusive one free extra luggage offer. This was disclosed on Wednesday by the head, corporate communications, Air Peace, Ejike Ndiulo. According to Ndiulo, travellers connecting from cities across Nigeria to London, till March 31, 2025,

FG To Protect Fiber Cables From Road Construction Damage

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The Federal Ministry of Works (FMoW) and the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy (FMoCIDE) have established a Joint Standing Committee on the Protection of Fiber Optic Cables to address the persistent issue of fiber optic cuts and damages caused by road construction and rehabilitation activities. These disruptions have had

Technology Provides Solutions To Address Traffic Challenges

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The investments of the Lagos state government in technology appear to be finding positive expression in the activities of some of its agencies, especially in the management of people and services in the state. Indeed, the Lagos State Traffic Management Agency (LASTMA) appears to have become innovative in managing the state

Max Air Grounded Over Safety Concerns

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The operations of Max Air have been suspended for three months after a Boeing 737 with registration 5N-MBD, belonging to the airline, suffered a nose wheel landing gear collapse and a rear tyre burst while landing on Runway 06/24 at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA) on Tuesday, January 28,

Scientists Discover Way To Store Hydrogen Using Lignin Jet Fuel

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An international team of scientists has discovered a way to store and release volatile hydrogen using lignin-based jet fuel that could open new pathways for sustainable energy production. In a new study in the International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, Washington State University Professor Bin Yang and colleagues demonstrated that a type of lignin-based

Air Peace Gets IOSA Certification

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Air Peace Limited has secured its sixth International Air Transport Association Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) Certification. The milestone, the airline said, underscored its commitment to maintaining the highest global safety standards in aviation, cementing its position as a leader in the industry. Its Head of Quality, Patrick Achurefe, thanked the airline’s Chairman, Dr.

Airport Capacity Crunch Threatens Freedom to Travel

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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has warned that the airport capacity crunch is threatening the freedom for people to travel, and constraining economies, noting that there is little prospect for airport infrastructure to fully keep pace with growing demand. This is contained in a white paper released recently, which included

Air Peace, ADINA Partner To Strengthen African Trade, Diaspora Connections

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Air Peace recently solidified its commitment to fostering stronger ties between Africa and its global diaspora through its strategic partnership with the Africa Diaspora Investment Network Alliance (ADINA) Summit 2024. The event, which was held recently at the prestigious Kempinski Gold Coast City Hotel in Accra, brought together a diverse audience