…investment in mass transit, rail freight and logistics networks to bring down transportation costs. He also urged the government to speed up the rollout of Compressed Natural Gas, solar energy and other alternatives to reduce reliance on petrol.On food security, he pressed for more investment in irrigation, rural infra…

…by troops conducting operations to disrupt criminal activities and safeguard major transportation routes in the area. 10. Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has ordered an investigation into the killing of an Accord Party chieftain, Olalekan Ajagungbade, popularly known as Emir, during a clash over control of a moto…

…owners are considering sending fresh bills to parents to reflect the rising cost of transportation. Similarly, more parents may resort to private transporters and tricycle operators to convey their children to and from school. A parent, John Aderiye, said it would not make economic sense for him to spend about N10,000…

…support for opposing presidential interests. If providing campaign logistics, including transportation, for Peter Obi is not political support but statesmanship, then Benue people are entitled to understand the principle guiding such a curious political arrangement. ‎ ‎Away from this, perhaps the most revealing aspect…

…could face higher prices at filling stations in the coming weeks, higher cost of transportation and more financial burden on households. Checks by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Abuja showed that some filling stations had started adjusting their petrol prices upward, with motorists paying more for the pr…

…and facilitate the movement of people and goods along one of Maiduguri’s important transportation corridors. Credit: Borno State Government. He said, “The Post Office nine-span flyover was constructed at a cost of fifteen billion, nine hundred and fifty-eight million, five hundred and eighteen thousand, six hundred and…

…of government-created hardship. “This government removed subsidy, increased the cost of transportation, food and virtually every other necessity, and watched the cost of university education rise beyond the reach of many families. After helping to make education more expensive, the same government created NELFUND and n…

…a lack of answers to pressing concerns such as the rising cost of living, food prices, transportation, electricity, education, healthcare and insecurity. “When those defending the government can no longer explain the difficulties ordinary families face, they turn to old political arguments. This does not address the co…

…premium brands and particular markets can push prices significantly higher.Location, transportation costs, grain quality, wholesale margins and retailer pricing will continue to determine the final price paid by consumers.Rice prices crash across NigeriaLegit.ng earlier reported that Nigerian consumers are finally gett…

…to apply their knowledge to develop solutions to challenges in areas such as education, transportation, culture and climate change. Salau said, “They cannot just continue to memorise information. We need for them to think, we need for them to create, we need for them to collaborate, we need for them to communicate.” Al…

…Natural Gas infrastructureMore than 120,000 vehicles converted to CNG, boosting transportation optionsGovernment targets 1,000 CNG stations to offer cheaper transport solutionsPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Pascal Oparada is a journalist with Legit.ng, covering technology, energy,…

…of the country to travel long distances for treatment, creating additional costs for transportation and accommodation. Cancer burden Buhari cited GLOBOCAN 2022 estimates, which put Nigeria’s annual cancer burden at about 127,763 new cases and 79,542 deaths. She said breast, cervical, prostate and colorectal cancers wer…

…Another motorist, Effiom Effiong, alleged that the practice had increased the cost of transportation, as drivers now factor the “settlements” into fares paid by passengers. He decried the situation, saying the checkpoint causes unnecessary traffic and subjects commuters to harassment. “The road is blocked every evening…

…over $2 billion in investment to expand CNG infrastructure and promote cheaper, cleaner transportation in NigeriaMore than 120,000 vehicles have been converted to CNG, with over 400 conversion centres, and 7,700 trained technicians supporting the programmeThe government plans to add 500 more CNG stations, taking the na…

…per litre. However, the expected further rise in retail prices would raise the cost of transportation and logistics, while businesses that depend on petrol and diesel for power generation could face higher operating expenses. The post Fresh petrol price hike looms as depot rates hit N1,290 appeared first on Vanguard Ne…

…the vehicles to the beneficiaries in Kaduna, said the gesture was aimed at addressing transportation and mobility challenges confronting the organisations and institutions. He described the beneficiaries as critical stakeholders whose contributions were essential to the development of the state. “I’m only handing over…

…with Maiduguri as part of efforts to establish an integrated and efficient national transportation network. The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Transportation, Olufunso Adebiyi, disclosed this on Monday at the opening of the 19th National Council on Transportation in Abuja. Adebiyi said the proposed Lagos-Maid…

…triggering a sharp increase in petrol prices and a broader rise in the cost of transportation and goods. The government has maintained that the reform was necessary to eliminate the huge fiscal burden associated with the subsidy regime and redirect public resources towards infrastructure, social investment and other de…

…An additional 27 individuals were detained for aiding those in violation by providing transportation, shelter or employment.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!Beyond the 14,905 who were deported, 18,914 people were referred to their respective diplomatic missions to obtain…

…sold at N1,215 and Masters at N1,210. When marketers absorb high depot costs alongside transportation, storage and financing charges, retail prices at the pump tend to move upward accordingly.Nigerians may face another increase in fuel costs as petrol prices rise Photo: BloombergImagesCrude Oil Drop Has Little EffectWh…

…party also challenged the President’s campaign to explain its plan to reduce the cost of transportation ahead of 2027. “If Senator Yari says subsidy can never return, then he must tell Nigerians what the President’s campaign is offering instead. What is the plan to dramatically reduce petrol prices and bring down food…

…face pressure to maintain or increase pump prices to protect margins, particularly where transportation, financing and other operating costs remain high. This could translate into higher fuel costs for motorists, with knock-on effects on transportation, logistics, food distribution and inflation. Conversely, stronger c…

…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…