Chiagozie Azubuike

The government constantly fails to prioritize economic development with its poor planning, weak institutional and fiscal frameworks Two weeks ago, President Bola Tinubu approved the establishment of the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (PCNGI). The President revealed that the initiative would change the country’s transportation landscape, targeting over 11,500 new Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)-enabled vehicles …

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Umahi commended Arab Contractors, handling the project, for observing construction standards and terms of contractual agreement with the government. The Minister of Works, David Umahi, on Wednesday, said the government would give special attention to the maintenance of all federal roads across the nation. Umahi, on the second day of his tour of Lagos/Ogun State …

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The minister noted that efforts were ongoing to bring back urban mass transportation to reduce the mass’s suffering. The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja, Mr Nyesom Wike, says the FCTA is considering transportation and food supplies support with the ₦‎5 billion palliative received from the Federal Government. Wike stated this in Abuja …

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Based on NAN reports, Bauchi metropolis showed that most workers, students, and businessmen have resorted to cycling since the Federal Government ended the fuel subsidy regime in the country. Some bicycle dealers in Bauchi are doing brisk business due to increased patronage occasioned by the pump price and transport fare hikes. A check by the …

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Nigeria’s Ministry of Transportation, led by Minister Sa’idu Alkali, announces plans to acquire an electric car fleet. Minister Alkali’s strategy includes not only the electric car initiative but also a commitment to revitalizing the rail transportation sector. The minister vows to closely monitor and evaluate departmental performance within the Ministry and its agencies to uphold …

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Wike noted that while there were other lots of projects that were not completed, people would have confidence on the one that was completed and working. Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on Wednesday, inspected the Abuja Rail Mass Transit (ARMT) System rehabilitation project as the first official assignment. Wike told …

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Nigeria plans to introduce compressed natural gas (CNG) as a cost-effective alternative to premium motor spirit (gasoline) in public transportation.  The Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative aims to roll out 11,500 new CNG-fueled vehicles and 55,000 conversion kits for existing gasoline-powered cars.  The initiative includes strategic steps such as establishing CNG filling stations, offering customs …

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Wike says he plans to make Abuja a great city befitting of the federal capital of the most populous nation in Africa. Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, has solicited the support of workers in the FCT Administration (FCTA) to make Abuja a befitting capital city. Wike made the appeal …

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The Federal Government has inaugurated a solar-powered electric vehicle charging station at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) as part of efforts to reduce the use of fossil fuel vehicles that pollute the environment and contribute to global warming. Speaking at the event, yesterday, the Director General, of the National Automative Design and Development Council …

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Capital Luxury Transit in Akwa Ibom State has announced a 25% cut in transportation fares to all routes across the country. This was contained in a statement by the chairman of the group, Mr. Edidiong Udoidiong, made available to our correspondent in Uyo on Sunday. Udoidiong, who disclosed that the reduction commenced on June 15, …

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