Day: 22 August 2023

Within a month, transportation cost increased by 98% – NBS

The average cost of bus transportation within Nigerian cities rose from N649.59 in May 2023 to N1,285.41 in June 2023 as the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit rose, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). This means that the cost of intra-city bus transportation rose by 98 percent or N636 within one month. …

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Oluwo, traditionalists head for showdown over ban on sacrifices on roads 

The ban on placing sacrifices on roads in Iwo, Osun State by the Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Adewale Akanbi, on Tuesday, drew the ire of the leadership of the traditionalists in the state, who told the monarch not to act against the rights of the adherents. A statement by Oba Akanbi said placing sacrifices, especially …

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Rainy season: Replace wipers, worn-out tyres – FRSC advises motorists

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has advised motorists to replace worn-out tyres and wipers in order to prevent avoidable crashes during the rainy season. The FRSC spokesman, Assistant Corps Marshal (ACM) Bisi Kazeem made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Abuja. He also advised that …

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7 countries with the best roads in the world, while these 7 have the worst

What countries have such good roads that driving is a leisure activity? And which countries will give you a headache if you drive on their roads? Good roads are signs of a wealthy and comfortable country. Bad roads are signs of undeveloped countries; they make trips difficult and cause more accidents and car damage. Here …

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