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ABUJA— The transportation landscape in Ni­geria’s Federal Capital Territory is ex­periencing a significant shift, as taxis powered by compressed natural gas (CNG) now offer fares up to 40% lower under a new initiative aimed at reduc­ing commuting costs and promoting cleaner energy. This development comes as a key milestone in the rollout of the Presi­dential …

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The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) recently announced a 72-hour suspension of operations along the Warri-Itakpe rail corridor following a major engine failure that left passengers stranded in a remote, dangerously forested area in Kogi State. The NRC management admitted to multiple technical shortcomings, including the breakdown of the main train engine and a failed emergency …

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Nearly three decades have passed since the Abuja Rail Mass Transit, popularly known as the Abuja Light Rail, was first conceived under the administration of the late General Sani Abacha. Designed to position Abuja as Nigeria’s first city with a rapid transit rail network, the project has faced decades of delays and limited execution. Today, …

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In a bold step to modernize Nigeria’s busiest airport, the federal government is set to carry out a complete reconstruction of the old terminal at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos. The planned overhaul aims to boost the terminal’s capacity from 3 million to 20 million passengers annually, positioning it for future aviation demands. …

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The African Cycling Foundation (ACF) and Gabriel Rotimi Aroge Empowerment Foundation have called on government authorities and communities in Lagos State to prioritise safer streets, particularly for pedestrians and cyclists. Speaking at an event held recently in Epe to commemorate the 8th UN Global Road Safety Week, in partnership with the Gabriel Rotimi Aroge (GRA) …

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Benue State Investment and Property Company Limited has launched the zero-emission Green Wheel Taxi Cabs in Makurdi, aiming to address the cost of transportation in the metropolis. The Group Managing Director of BIPC, Dr Raymond Asemakaha, while performing the ceremony on Monday, said 500 cars will be acquired between now and December this year, while …

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This piece is written by Thomas Omisore, a transport planner, author, and training director at Precise Transport and Logistics Academy Nigeria Limited. The debate surrounding the veracity of traffic violation notices has taken a sharp turn, exposing vulnerability in our increasingly digitized world. A recent incident, where a vehicle allegedly parked in Owerri received a …

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Engr. Akin-George Fashola, the Director of Lagos State Vehicle Inspection Service (VIS), in a decisive move to enhance road safety and reduce accidents caused by unfit vehicles, led an enforcement operation that resulted in the apprehension of over 200 unroadworthy vehicles across the state. Revealing the basis behind the operation, Engr. Fashola reiterated that the …

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President Bola Tinubu has announced that the federal government plans to complete the 284-kilometer Kano–Jigawa–Katsina–Maradi railway project by 2026. The president made this known on Friday in Katsina during the inauguration of the Katsina State Agricultural Mechanization Center and a 24-kilometer Eastern Bypass, as reported by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). According to Tinubu, …

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The Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (PCNGI) Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Michael Oluwagbemi, on Friday announced a 40 percent fare reduction by CNG-powered taxis from Motor Park in Area One, Garki, Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The discount, according to him, was to lessen the burden of the Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) petrol subsidy removal on …

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