…geared towards reducing the pains of the urban poor with much attachment to urban public transportation, with less concern for the middle class. This class serves as the buffer between the rich and the poor and, in the process, prevents class chaos. They deserve consideration too. They are the highly mobile labour that…

…Editor President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said investments in compressed natural gas (CNG) transportation are helping to reduce transport fares and ease the financial burden on Nigerians amid rising petrol prices. Tinubu disclosed this in a post on his X platform on Sunday, citing accounts from commuters and commercial dr…

…maritime services, manufacturing, warehousing, shipping, export processing and freight transportation. Beyond their anticipated impact on Ogun State, the projects could strengthen Nigeria’s capacity to handle maritime trade, support export-oriented industries, attract international investment and generate employment ac…

…of fuel subsidy removal, citing its impact on Nigerians. Amaechi, a former Minister of Transportation and Rivers governor, spoke on Saturday at a town hall meeting in Calabar. He said the government should have consulted economists, political scientists and other stakeholders before implementing the policy. The former…

…whether earning ₦100,000 or ₦200,000 monthly was enough to meet basic needs amid rising transportation costs and the increasing price of goods and services. He expressed concern that the cost of living continues to rise while many Nigerians struggle to earn enough to cover their expenses. Nedu also claimed that less th…

…and whether consumers would experience significant relief from the persistent rise in transportation and living costs. The initiative has also drawn reactions from opposition figures, who have questioned its timing and sustainability, arguing that a short-term price reduction may not address the underlying challenges i…

…and relevant petroleum regulators to address the impact of rising petrol prices on transportation costs, warning that the burden is making education increasingly expensive for students. The association also called on Aliko Dangote and the management of Dangote Petroleum Refinery to establish a dedicated student-support…

…they believed deserved their backing. He also called for greater attention to roads and transportation, noting that an efficient transport system would strengthen economic activity across the state. Apelogun cautioned against allowing transport unions to become instruments of political division, urging members to asses…

…stations and prioritising public transporters, the scheme appears targeted at easing transportation costs for commuters rather than providing broad relief at all filling stations across the country. The 30-day timeframe also signals that the measure is temporary in nature.Onanuga's intervention suggests the presidency…

…operations depend heavily on the ability of security forces to disrupt the financial, transportation, communication, food, fuel, weapons and other supply chains that keep terrorist organisations operational. Those who allegedly provide such support are therefore not peripheral to terrorism," said the military sources.

…in Abuja, saying existing measures had not sufficiently addressed rising fuel and transportation costs. The proposed ceiling applies to petrol supplied from refineries or imported into the country, rather than the price motorists would pay at filling stations. It would be reviewed monthly, with the figures published."P…

…the amount paid by consumers depending on their state, neighbourhood, supply source and transportation costs.Cooking Gas Price: How Much Nigerians Pay to Refill 12.5kg Cylinder in Abuja, Lagos, Other States>In Lagos, for instance, some retailers were selling Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) for as much as ₦1,600 per kil…

…changes are not uniform across the country, as inventory levels, sourcing arrangements, transportation costs and competition all play a role in what individual depots charge.Dangote refinery names 20 companies cleared to buy its petrolEarlier, Legit.ng reported that the Dangote Petroleum Refinery has named 20 petroleum…

…to overhaul Nigeria’s security architecture and urgently reduce the cost of food and transportation. The Council said the twin pressures of insecurity and rising living costs required faster and more effective government action, while acknowledging efforts to revamp the economy. The position was contained in a communiq…

…ease the financial burden on workers across several key areas, including food prices, transportation, healthcare, housing, education, and national security.He stressed that workers deserve wages capable of supporting their families and guaranteeing a dignified standard of living, not a token amount that fails to meet t…

…policies to reduce the pressure on workers, particularly by addressing the cost of food, transportation, healthcare, housing and education, while also improving national security. FG moves to review labour laws Meanwhile, the Zonal Director, Southwest and State Controller, Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment, Mrs…

…of the administration, the team provided immediate assistance and ensured the swift transportation of the victim to the Trauma Center for definitive medical care.” He urged motorists to avoid reckless driving and speeding and obey traffic regulations, while advising pedestrians to use pedestrian bridges and designated…

…She claimed she had already spent more than 20 per cent of the money in the account on transportation while trying to resolve the issue. The widow advised people with bank accounts to ensure someone they trust, particularly their spouse, knows their banking details and PINs in case of an emergency. "If you are not doin…

…FBI because the jurisdiction of the alleged offense was unclear. The US Department of Transportation urges anyone who observes sexual misconduct on a plane to "report the incident promptly" to the flight crew or law enforcement at the destination. Last year, the FBI said it had investigated 104 incidents of sexual assa…

…fuel subsidy, particularly its impact on household incomes and the rising cost of food, transportation and other essential goods. While critics have questioned the relevance of stronger foreign reserves to Nigerians facing economic hardship, Keyamo argued that macroeconomic stability was crucial to attracting the forei…

…price of cooking gas across Nigeria continues to shift by location, with depot prices, transportation charges, and distribution costs each shaping the final figure households pay at the retail level.At the plant level, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) was sold at about N1,350 per kilogram in Lagos, N1,300 in Osun, N1,400…

…remained the highest spending priority, followed closely by household goods, education, transportation, and utilities. Consequently, buying conditions for big-ticket items have dried up. The average Buying Conditions Index (BCI) and Buying Intention Index (BII) sat at a weak 24.4 and 16.6 points respectively, tracking…

…part of that,” he added. Afeez also commended the government’s investments in education, transportation, healthcare and sports.See more Punch stories on Google.Add Punch on Google He described the ongoing rehabilitation of the Ahmadu Bello Stadium as an important investment in youth development, saying it could provide…

…to further reduce the price of petrol. Uzor expressed concern over the rising cost of transportation and food among other expenses. Another motorist, Mr Kenneth Oliver urged marketers to reflect recent reduction of crude oil in the global market in their pump prices. Oliver said a reduction in petrol prices would provi…

…reiterated the commitment of the state’s national transport union to promoting safe transportation and protecting passengers, saying, “All lives matter, and every effort must be made to ensure that passengers and transport workers can travel safely across the country.” Accoridng to The PUNCH, security agencies have del…