…said the attacks had heightened fear among residents and disrupted farming, trading, transportation and other economic activities.He said the state government had allocated four security battalions to Bakura, Shinkafi, Kaura Namoda and Anka local government areas to improve security coverage.He added that the governmen…
…trucks have already damaged much of the road. “Commuters also find it difficult to transport farm produce from Illah to Ugbolu and Asaba. Illah is largely an agrarian community, with many farm settlements producing yam, cassava and other crops. “Farmers are supposed to sell their produce to make a living, but the bad r…
…medicines if manufacturers continued to face high diesel prices, electricity costs and transportation expenses.“Unless the government takes a holistic view of the drivers of the prices of pharmaceuticals, we are not going to see any appreciable decrease in the cost of drugs,” he said.Ibrahim urged the government to con…
…dimension to that conversation, particularly for those considering a logistics or transport-related career.UK mentions long-term visa route for foreign graduates Meanwhile, Legit.ng previously reported that UK government posted a publication about different visa applications and their duration for applicants.Graduate v…
…basic household needs. Ajaero argued that workers were struggling to afford food and transportation, adding that the situation required urgent government intervention. He said, “The point we are making is not strike. The point we are making is that whether you enter bus or you buy fuel, you will not be able to eat.” Ac…
…is gone”. The decision triggered an increase in petrol prices and raised the cost of transportation and other goods and services. The policy has remained a major point of debate amid the cost-of-living pressures facing Nigerians, with opposition figures and other political actors questioning aspects of the government’s…
…through the borders.Sustained improvements in supply, alongside lower production and transportation costs, could help stabilise prices and make rice more affordable for Nigerian households.
…at Lagos bus stopEarlier, Legit.ng reported that a member of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), identified as Kamoru Omokoye, was shot dead by suspected cultists at Abijo Bus Stop in the Ibeju-Lekki area of Lagos State.Omokoye was attacked and shot in the head by the assailants.It was gathered that t…
…at Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited retail stations, with priority for public transport operators, to cushion the impact on consumers. Finance Minister Taiwo Oyedele said NNPC retail would sell petrol at cost by foregoing its retail profit margin, describing the measure as temporary relief rather than a retu…
…factors driving inflation by improving agricultural productivity, energy supply, transportation and storage, while strengthening domestic production and maintaining credible monetary and fiscal policies. She also noted that the country’s recurring challenges with inflation, fiscal pressure and exchange-rate volatility…
…surges. The contrast with some other sectors could hardly be sharper. For instance, Transportation suffered the biggest decline, falling 13 percentage points, while Power and the Public Sector each dropped by 10 points. Power ended the ranking at just 51 per cent, while the Public Sector scored 53 per cent. Negative pu…
…of their duties. Ojogo described the crash as second only to the 1992 Hercules Air Force transport aircraft accident in Ejigbo. He commended local divers, Nigerian Navy personnel, officials of the local government led by Maurice Oripenaye, the Ondo State Emergency Management Agency and other state officials for their r…
…to markets, motor parks, farms and workshops to enroll traders, artisans, farmers and transport workers. Tinubu most Pro-Pensioners President Ms. Oloworaran said President Bola Tinubu was laying the foundation for a sustainable social security in the country through enhanced welfare for retirees with increased pensions…
…of October 2026 and handed her over to an unidentified individual at Mile 2 for onward transportation abroad. He later informed NSCDC operatives that the girl had arrived in Mali on the 12th of October 2026. The suspect further alleged that an agent identified as Joy redirected the girl's destination to Mali, contrary…
…to New York. She was taken into custody after the aircraft landed and subsequently transported to a hospital. While receiving treatment, Blair allegedly kicked DeLeo in the chest.The actress was arraigned on Monday night and pleaded not guilty to two felony assault charges, one involving DeLeo and the other a Port Auth…
…member, and the rider also sustained a fracture in his leg." He said the rescue team transported the deceased to the State Hospital morgue and took the injured rider to UCH for medical attention. Meanwhile, the NYSC Public Relations Officer in Oyo State, Mrs Abimbola Faniyi, said efforts were ongoing to identify the de…
…of attacks from the Iran-backed group, including strikes on oil facilities, tankers and transport hubs — including a string of lethal hits on Riyadh’s international airport. There was a sparse crowd in the stands of Al-Awal Park for the game which was scheduled for 9:15 pm local time (1815 GMT). The stadium announcer s…
…bandits get weapons? There have been reports alleging that helicopters are being used to transport arms to forests, particularly in the North-West, where bandits have continued to terrorise residents. In 2021, former President Muhammadu Buhari declared a no-fly zone over Zamfara State in a bid to prevent the movement o…
…According to them, the problem is increasingly linked to inadequate processing and transportation infrastructure, pricing, payment security, pipeline vandalism and insufficient investment across the gas value chain. Speaking to Financial Vanguard, the National President, Oil and Gas Services Providers Association of Ni…
…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…
…Gunda, a nephew of the deceased, confirmed the death, saying the remains would be transported from Abuja to Chikaji, Sabon Gari, Zaria, for burial according to Islamic rites. Gunda added that the deceased, who held the traditional title of Jagaban Sabon Gari, is survived by a wife and five children. The News Agency of…
President cites lower fares, new buses, tax waivers to ease transport costs By Nwafor Sunday, Online News 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. Tin…
…development, with its proximity to Lagos, established industrial corridor, expanding transport infrastructure and access to coastal resources providing a foundation for investment across several sectors. A major component of the region’s emerging economic landscape is the proposed Gateway Deep Sea Port and Blue Marine…
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…immediate concern is whether higher depot quotations will translate into more expensive transport, deliveries and generator use. Actual retail adjustments will depend on each marketer’s sourcing costs, existing stock and pricing decisions.Petrol price nears N2,000 per litreLegit.ng earlier reported that petrol depot…