…a strategic bridge in Niger State on the evening of Sunday, March 22, severing a vital transport link used by traders and residents across several communities. The blast destroyed the bridge along the Wawa Luma Guffanti road, a route that connects rural settlements, farmlands and major markets in the area, Premium Time…

…him it had been spent. He further alleged that when they eventually ran out of money for transportation back to Abuja, Ode collected his phone and sold it to raise money for their journey. His mother explained that she had not immediately noticed his absence because he had left her residence in Nyanya, Abuja, to stay w…

…took most of the time, is about how to reduce the cost of living in Nigeria, the cost of transportation, food security, agriculture, bringing prosperity to the people, ensuring that the dividends of the various reforms we have gotten over the years trickle down to the people, so the people can feel it.” He said the gov…

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has said that the latest move to expand CNG-powered transportation as a way of reducing transport fares in the country is a sign that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is in “panic mode”. Reacting to the emergency meeting between the President and state governors on measures to reduce tr…

…will receive N200,000 to help with tools, seed capital, professional registration or transport costsThe Kaduna State Institute of Vocational Training runs three campuses and trains graduates across 14 trade areas, all tuition-freePAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Kaduna State Governor…

…after his inauguration. The policy triggered a sharp increase in petrol prices, with transportation and living costs also rising. The Federal Government has defended the decision, arguing that funds previously spent on subsidy could be redirected towards infrastructure, social intervention programmes and other developm…

…of subsidies had increased pressure on households, businesses and workers through rising transportation, food and other living costs. He therefore called for policies capable of reducing the economic burden on citizens and restoring their purchasing power. The politician also urged the government to listen to tradition…

President Tinubu aims to reduce public transport fares nationwide starting October 1, 2026Joint committee established to ensure savings from CNG lead to lower transportation costs for NigeriansNigeria plans 500 additional CNG stations to support cheaper and cleaner fuel accessPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred…

…and South-Eastern ports so that there is balance as far as importation of goods and transportation of goods are concerned,” he said. The ADC presidential candidate said improving port infrastructure in the South would also reduce the time and cost of transporting goods to the North-East. He cited the movement of contai…

…(APC) have emerged, with the governors agreeing to take immediate measures to reduce transportation costs in their respective states through the use of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and electric vehicles. Tinubu disclosed this shortly after the meeting with the APC governors on Thursday night. According to him, the Fede…

…of turning poverty into a government programme, arguing that expensive fuel raises transport costs, which in turn raises food and medicine costs and shrinks the family basket, while businesses face higher energy and logistics costs and workers lose purchasing power. “That is not prosperity. It is the industrial product…

…to the state, bringing the total outlay to ₦29.8 million.The funds are meant to cover transportation costs and other pressing needs as the corps members move from the orientation camp to begin their primary assignments across Kogi State. Governor Ododo gives ₦20,000 each to 1,490 NYSC members in Kogi. Photo Ahmed O…

…by our troops,” Osoba said. He said the victim was found unharmed and had been safely transported to reunite with her family in Danko-Wasagu Local Government Area. “Following the rescue, troops conducted a thorough exploitation of the terrorists’ withdrawal route to ensure that the area was fully secured before returni…

…treatment. Hughes is alleged to have subsequently entered Suburban Station, where two transport police officers ordered him to remove the doll mask. Investigators said he complied but retained the black covering underneath and managed to evade the officers.Police later identified Hughes from surveillance footage and ob…

…interests, and reiterated that it does not seek to create a monopoly over airport transportation. It apologised to passengers for the inconvenience caused by the temporary disruption, saying it appreciated their patience and understanding. by Linda Ikeji at 27/08/2026 8:06 AM | Share this Story

…factors, including international crude oil prices, exchange rates, refining costs, transportation, distribution, and other market costs, influence pump prices. Competition can improve efficiency and margins, but it cannot magically insulate Nigeria from global crude oil prices or other input costs. ‘’There is also a tr…

…since the subsidy was removed. Atiku argued that Nigerians had endured higher petrol, transportation and food costs since the subsidy removal and questioned the government’s fiscal priorities. The Presidency, however, criticised his position on subsidy, accusing him of making contradictory proposals on whether he would…

…determinants of health—economic hardship, unemployment and underemployment, rising transportation costs, poor roads, inadequate housing, unsafe communities, unreliable electricity and water supply, food insecurity, and the escalating cost of living, among others. “When citizens are overwhelmed by poverty, insecurity, u…

…arguing that Nigerians have endured substantial increases in the cost of petrol, transportation, food and other basic necessities without seeing commensurate benefits from the additional government revenues. He noted that the controversy over the power projects was being revived because his demand for greater transpare…

…(NDLEA) arraigned the septuagenarian on a two-count charge of unlawful possession, transportation, and exportation of a narcotic drug. Upon the calling of the criminal matter, the counsel for the NDLEA, Mr Abu Ibrahim, announced appearance for the prosecution, while Chief Benson Ndakara appeared for the defendant. In a…

…the child's mother took the toddler to a nearby fire station, from where the child was transported to a local hospital.Windham was booked into the Nassau County Jail & Detention Center. His bond was set at more than $25,000 for the child-neglect charge, plus $2,500 for the drug-paraphernalia charge. by Linda Ikeji at 2…

…not change.Atiku blamed rising fuel prices under Tinubu's administration for driving up transport and food costs for Nigerian families.

…security if elected. ​ Atiku further stated that the rising fuel prices had increased transport and food costs, placing greater pressure on households. He stressed that he would support local production, help businesses grow and make wages more valuable for Nigerians. 2027: We’re competing against thieves – Atiku

…Thursday, August 20, said its position was not intended to limit passengers' access to transportation options or undermine the role of e-hailing services in providing convenient mobility to air travellers. Rather, the authority said its primary responsibility is to ensure that activities within the airport environment…

…spent at least N512.10bn on Government Houses, Governors’ Offices and travel and transport in the first six months of 2026, an amount about 4,713 times higher than the combined six-month salary of Nigeria’s 36 governors, an analysis of state budget implementation reports has shown on Monday. The analysis showed that wh…