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The average fare paid by commuters for intercity bus journeys in Nigeria surged by 78.31% year-on-year to N7,122.57 in April 2024, up from N3,994.51 in April 2023.   This data, sourced from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) Transport Fare Watch for April 2024, highlights the significant increase in transportation costs over the past year.   The …

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The Kano State Government has concluded plans for the introduction of a new transport policy, as part of the effort to regulate and manage the entire transport system in the state. The state Commissioner for Transportation, Muhammad Diggol, disclosed this while briefing journalists at the Press Centre yesterday in Kano. He revealed that the new …

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The Chairman of the Association of Aviation Training Organisations of Nigeria (AATON), Mr. Bankole Bernard, has expressed his commitment to raising awareness and improving professionalism within the aviation industry. Affirming that such a step would attract younger generations and foreign investors, Bernard also announced a renewed focus on advancing aviation training in Nigeria. Bernard, who …

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Relief would soon come the way of motorists and commuters plying the Ado-Odo/Abeokuta expressway as Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun said his administration has awarded the contract for the reconstruction of the 63km road. Governor Abiodun who disclosed this at Ilaro on Thursday, during the commissioning of the Ilaro -Iwoye-Owode road in Yewa South …

Ogun Gov assures on commencement of work on Ado-Odo-Abeokuta Rd, commissions 27km Ilaro-Iwoye-Owode Rd Read More »

The Corps Marshal Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Shehu Mohammed, has ordered a “holistic investigation” and immediate prosecution of the truck driver that knocked down an operative along Kaduna-Doka road. He said the corps would not tolerate assaults and attacks on any of its personnel on lawful duty. A statement by the Corps Public Education Officer, …

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The Major Energy Marketers Association of Nigeria (MEMAN) has moved to foster collaboration among regulators, operators, and enforcement agencies to mitigate the increasing number of truck-related accidents on roads.  The initiative will see collaborations and increased engagement, with key stakeholders such as NMDPRA, NARTO, PTD, and FRSC. The Executive Secretary of MEMAN, Clement Isong, made this known …

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The Lagos State Government has ended its 25 percent rebate on fares across all state-owned transport services. The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) disclosed this in a statement on its official X handle. “The 25% fare rebate on regulated public transport buses, ferries, and train services ends on Sunday, 2 June 2024. “From Monday, 3 June, …

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Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) held a stakeholders engagement meeting with project-affected persons (PAP) on Phase 1 of the Quality Bus Corridor (QBC) project. The delegation led by Engr. Olufemi Fayombo met with residents potentially impacted by the project. He assured them the government would only take the minimal space required for construction based …

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The Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) has commenced the installation of electronic gates (e-gates) at Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMA) in Lagos as part of a significant initiative to strengthen national security, streamline passenger processing, and improve the ease of business operations in the country. During an inspection on Friday, Minister of Interior Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo announced …

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The Nigerian automotive industry is gearing up for a significant transformation, with a focus on compressed natural gas and electric vehicles. The Director-General of the National Automotive Design and Development Council, Joseph Osanipin, told journalists in Abuja that Nigeria’s abundant natural resources were key to this transformation. “On EVs, Nigeria has a good advantage if …

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