News Snapshot:
It took a decade longer than expected, but it’s finally here. Lagos has a new metro system that will —hopefully — help residents beat their city’s traffic congestion, the worst in the world. The long-awaited light rail service started service in the Nigerian commercial hub yesterday (Sep . 4). The Blue Line Rail, built by China Civil Engineering Construction Corp, will eventually span a 27- km (17 -mile) corridor. For now, the first 13-km phase, linking Mile 2 in the largely residential mainland part of the city with Marina in the commercial center of Lagos Island, has begun operations. Advertisement...
