Day: 28 November 2023

Abuja residents seek return of El-Rufai buses as fares rise

Residents of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, have called for the return of El-Rufai buses on the road to cushion the effect of fuel subsidy removal. The residents lamented that while the salaries of workers remain static, inflation continues to rise with the high cost of living impacting negatively on families in the capital city. …

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NGO honours The Guardian with automobile industry award

Automobiles and Road Safety Initiative, a non-governmental organization, has honoured The Guardian with the Outstanding News Media Coverage of the Year for the Automobile Industry award. The award was presented yesterday, at the 10th year anniversary and second yearly Nigeria Automotive Industry award in Lagos. Speaking on the award, the President of the organization, Samuel …

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Transportation costs skyrocketing in Nigeria as petrol, and diesel prices rise 222%, 25% in 1 year

A recent report by Nigeria’s National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has revealed an alarming escalation in transportation costs attributed to soaring fuel prices, painting a dire picture for commuters nationwide. In the wake of President Bola Tinubu’s withdrawal of federal subsidies on petrol in May 2023, Nigeria witnessed an unprecedented surge in fuel prices, significantly …

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