In today’s read;

1. BuuPass raises fresh funds to grow its digital ticketing footprint across Africa
2. Morocco and Niger push joint transport upgrades
3. Nigeria Customs backs export drive through NEPPC

Kenyan Startup BuuPass Expands Digital Ticketing Network Across Africa

BuuPass, a Kenyan startup, is making significant strides in revolutionizing African transportation.

Founded in 2017, the company provides a user-friendly online platform for booking bus, train, and flight tickets. Their system simplifies the booking process, allowing customers to easily select travel dates, view options and prices, and pay directly for their tickets via SMS.

Since its inception, BuuPass has achieved remarkable growth. By 2024, they had processed over $70 million in bookings and sold more than 25 million tickets. The platform now connects over 150 transport operators across Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and South Africa with their customers. Furthermore, their recent acquisition of Quickbus expands their reach into Nigeria.

BuuPass’s success has attracted significant investment, totaling $2.94 million across several rounds, fueling their expansion plans and commitment to improving transportation accessibility and efficiency across the African continent. This investment will support their ongoing efforts to serve both business and leisure travelers.

Morocco and Niger Strengthen Transport and Logistics Partnership in Africa

Morocco and Niger are joining forces to improve transport and logistics across Africa.

This collaboration aims to better connect landlocked Niger to vital Atlantic trade routes. The partnership will focus on building stronger rail, air, and road networks.

Morocco, with its considerable experience in these areas, will provide training, technical assistance, and expertise to Niger. This includes sharing best practices in road safety, railway development, and airport infrastructure upgrades. The initiative aligns with King Mohammed VI’s Atlantic Initiative, designed to open up economic opportunities for Sahel nations.

Niger seeks support in developing a national airline, expanding its railway system, and improving road safety. This collaboration underscores a growing trend of African nations working together to enhance regional trade and tourism through infrastructure development and knowledge sharing.

Nigeria Customs Commits Support to NAHCO’s Export Processing Centre

Nigeria’s Customs Service has fully pledged its support for the newly opened Export Packaging & Processing Centre (NEPPC) in Lagos.

This significant backing comes directly from the Comptroller-General of Customs, Mr. Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, following a recent visit to the facility. He praised the center’s focus on exporting Nigerian goods to international markets, aligning perfectly with global standards.

The Customs Service sees its role extending beyond simply collecting revenue. They are actively supporting businesses like NEPPC that create jobs and generate valuable foreign exchange for Nigeria. The Comptroller-General has instructed his team to expedite any necessary procedures to ensure the center operates at peak efficiency.

The NEPPC, which opened in 2024, aims to improve the global competitiveness of Nigerian products. This is achieved by making export processes smoother, ensuring packaging meets international standards, and emphasizing quality control. The centre is setting a new standard for cargo processing facilities in Nigeria with global ambitions.

That’s it for today, thank you for reading.