…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…

…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…

…Similarly, travel and transport spending covers official local and foreign trips, transportation and related expenses across the wider state public service. However, the figures provide an indication of the enormous public cost attached to maintaining the structures surrounding the offices of state governors and the la…

…state government, in a traffic management plan on Monday signed by the Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, said, “Oke-Afa Bridge will be temporarily closed to vehicular movement, and motorists are advised to use the following alternatives.” During the first phase, motorists travelling from Isolo towards…

…There is no subsidy on kerosene. What did they build with it? When it comes to subsidy, transportation policy is important”, he said. The Presidential candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi, took a different approach, emphasizing poverty reduction as central to reducing insecurity in the country.…

…president. The party said a transparent and accountable subsidy system could help reduce transportation costs and the prices of essential commodities amid rising economic pressures. In a statement issued on Sunday by its Deputy Publicity Secretary, Abubakar Musa, the party said Nigerians were facing increased costs of…

…said the increased revenue should have led to stronger interventions in affordable transportation, healthcare, education, agriculture and job creation. Another analyst, Festus Oyabambi, said rising government revenues alongside worsening hardship would raise questions about how public funds were being deployed. “The re…

…within the benefiting communities, improve access to markets and public services, reduce transportation costs and travel time,” while also creating employment opportunities and stimulating local economic activity. The inclusion of covered drainage, he added, is intended to ensure the road infrastructure is supported by…

…argued that reducing fuel costs would have a ripple effect across the economy, lowering transportation and logistics costs and ultimately easing pressure on food prices and other essential goods and services. “When he gives you fuel at an affordable price, it will affect the flight ticket,” he said, citing the high cos…

…identified job creation, food security, affordable healthcare, education, power supply, transportation and support for small and medium-sized businesses as areas citizens should expect sustained attention in the second term. He said, “Nigeria needs an economy in which increased government revenue and improved investor…

…initiative is aimed at bringing petrol closer to retailers while reducing the transportation burden on marketers. According to the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), the arrangement could significantly reduce the financial strain associated with sourcing and transporting petroleum products.…

…their coffers, arguing that part of the post-subsidy revenue should be used to subsidise transportation within their states. According to him, FAAC allocations to states rose from N2.8tn in 2022 to about N7.3tn in 2025 following the removal of petrol subsidy, creating room for social interventions. “What have you done…

…to the removal of fuel subsidy, arguing that the policy had triggered increases in transportation costs, food prices and production expenses while putting pressure on jobs and household incomes. “Fuel affects transportation. Transportation affects food prices. Energy affects production. Production affects jobs. All of…

…income on rent, it is too high because you must eat, you must buy clothes, you must do transportation'' he said by Linda Ikeji at 21/08/2026 2:17 PM | Share this Story

…union also pushed for accelerated gas utilisation in power generation, manufacturing, transportation, fertiliser production, petrochemicals and domestic cooking, while reducing gas flaring and methane emissions. On refining, the union urged sustained policies to expand domestic processing capacity and reduce the econom…

…LPG plants, cylinder manufacturing and maintenance centres, gas storage facilities, transportation and logistics, clean cooking solutions, gas processing, petrochemicals, gas-based manufacturing and energy infrastructure. He assured investors that his administration would continue to provide an enabling environment thr…

…petroleum resources. Yet this single function has proven foundational. Without secure transportation channels, production targets falter, refining plans collapse, exports decline, and fiscal projections become unreliable.” Continuing, he wrote: “Asset protection, in this context, is not a supporting activity. It is a p…

…assistance. The ADC candidate said the tragedy highlighted the need for safer transportation for farming communities located around waterways. “No farmer should have to risk his or her life simply to access a farm and provide food for the family,” he said. Dan’iya called for a comprehensive assessment of waterways acro…

…per litreEligible bulk fuel buyers can benefit from a 10-day credit facility and reduced transportation costsChanges aim to enhance competition and affordability in Nigeria's petroleum market while improving access to refined productsPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Pascal Oparada is…

…in major farming communities, climate-related disruptions particularly flooding and high transportation costs arising from logistics challenges. In its outlook for 2026, the NESG added that election-related spending, seasonal demand associated with the festive period, and relatively high energy costs could generate tem…