Transport and Logistics

7 Migration Challenges Nobody Will Tell You

Migration is an exciting and transformative process, but it can also be a challenging one. Whether you are moving to a new country, a new city, or just a new neighborhood, there are a lot of things to consider. In this article, we will explore seven migration challenges that nobody will tell you about, and provide some tips on how to overcome them. Culture Shock Culture shock is a very real phenomenon that can occur when you move to a new place. It can be especially challenging if you are moving to a country or region with a culture vastly different from...

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NEGATIVE IMPACT OF ILLEGAL MIGRATION- NIGERIA

Introduction Illegal immigration is the migration of people into a country in violation of the immigration laws of that country or the continued residence without the legal right to live in that country. Illegal immigration tends to be financially upward, from poorer to richer countries. Illegal residence in another country creates the risk of detention, deportation, and/or other sanctions. Some people move in search of work or economic opportunities, to join family, or to study. Others move to escape conflict, persecution, terrorism, or human rights violations. Still, others move in response to the adverse effects of climate change, natural disasters, or other environmental factors. Today, more people than...

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FG to pay N71bn counterpart funding for six railway projects

FG to pay N71bn counterpart funding for six railway projects

The Federal Government is to partly fund six rail projects connecting virtually all regions of the country with a counterpart funding of N71.15bn this year. Also, N15.1bn will be spent on the development of safety and security critical projects, airport certification, runway construction, terminal building, among others in the aviation sector in 2021. A report on selected projects in the 2021 budget obtained by our correspondent from the Federal Ministry of Finance, Budget and National Planning in Abuja showed that in the rail sector, the government had mapped out six projects that it would partly fund this year. The government stated that the...

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Emirates SkyCargo Sets Up Cargo Hub

Emirates SkyCargo

Emirates SkyCargo said it is stepping up its readiness to handle the logistical complexities of distributing a potential COVID-19 vaccine globally by creating the world’s first dedicated airside cargo hub for the vaccine in Dubai. The air cargo carrier is taking a global leadership position by announcing that it will be re-opening its Emirates SkyCentral DWC cargo terminal in Dubai South to serve as a dedicated anchor hub for cold chain storage and distribution of the vaccine. The freight division of Emirates has also set up a dedicated rapid response team to coordinate requests from the various partners involved in the...

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