…as the PDP candidate despite a legal challenge by former Commissioner for Works and Transport, Suleiman Rotimi Iliasu, over the substitution of his name. Iliasu approached the Federal High Court in Ilorin, claiming that he won the PDP senatorial primary conducted on May 20, 2026, and that INEC initially published his n…

…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…

…matters for Nigerian households weighing entertainment spending against food, transport and electricity bills. A cheaper offer advertised in rand should not be mistaken for a reduction in naira subscription charges.Familiar channels disappearThe overhaul also involves consolidating channels and moving programmes into r…

…decisions, with the Strait of Hormuz crisis adding fresh pressure to household transport budgets.Dealers release new prices for cars as petrol price hike drives sales down. ImagesData from automotive analytics provider Mobility Global, reported by Nikkei Asia and cited by Oilprice.com, showed that petrol-powered vehicl…

…to cushion the impact of rising fuel costs on Nigerians, particularly commercial transport operators, remains tied to a digital payment arrangement. The development comes as NNPC extended its N66-per-litre discount until October 31, while the company could forgo an estimated N4.62bn in gross revenue if all its average…

…film to challenge perceptions and deepen understanding of society. “These documentaries transported us into communities often unseen. They amplified voices too often unheard. They celebrate resilience, document culture, preserve memory, and reveal perspectives that enrich our understanding of who we are,” Benson said.…

…through the bloodstream, filtration by the kidneys, interaction with enzymes or transport systems, and eventual elimination. Therefore, swallowing 10 different products is equivalent to swallowing one product 10 times. And the danger increases further when some products are poorly labelled, adulterated, counterfeit or…

…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…

The co-pilot who attacked the captain of a flydubai jet last week had planned to crash the plane into Tel Aviv’s international airport, the United Arab Emirates’ top prosecutor said on Friday. In the aftermath of the incident, people on board — the majority of whom were Israeli — described a sudden plunge in altitude a…

…scheme through the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited's retail network.Public transport operators are expected to receive priority under the initiative, while NNPC plans to forgo its retail profit margin to reduce pump prices for customers.The measures are intended to cushion households, businesses and transpo…

…Diaz and Faz subsequently joined the assault before the parties dispersed. Peña was transported to a local medical facility and later transferred to a hospital in San Antonio, where she succumbed to her injuries. She is survived by five children, ranging in age from three to 16. Following the incident, police noted tha…

…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…

…forgo its retail profit margin and sell petrol at cost, particularly to public transport operators. The government also announced other measures aimed at cushioning the impact of rising fuel prices and transport costs. Read here: https://punchng.com/fgs-30-day-petrol-discount-sparks-opposition-backlash/ Ondo crash: Air…

…accounting for 61 per cent of state spending, compared with 46 per cent previously. Transport infrastructure recorded the largest increase, alongside substantial spending on housing, agriculture and other economic investments. The report quoted Mathew Verghis, the World Bank Country Director for Nigeria, as saying that…

No fewer than nine transport unions in Ogun State, under the aegis of the Transport Unions Alliance for Yayi, have endorsed the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Solomon Adeola, popularly known as Yayi, ahead of the 2027 election. The unions announced their support on Thursday at a rally held at…

…survival when complications arise. Ordinarily, a health worker may have to find a way to transport the woman to a hospital, explain her condition to the receiving team, and ensure the necessary arrangements are made. In some cases, an ambulance may need to be contacted. We will also evaluate the pilot to determine whet…

…confirmed NNPC Limited is offering a margin discount on petrol for 30 days, with public transporters given priority nationwidePresidential aide Bayo Onanuga said the government's announcement has been misrepresented in media headlinesPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher…

…who can no longer afford basic necessities, small businesses struggling to survive and transporters who have been crippled by the astronomical cost of fuel.” The ADC-PCC also praised its presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, for his continued criticism of the Federal Government’s economic policies, particularly the r…

Governor Dapo Abiodun has warned transport unions in Ogun State against arbitrary increases in transport fares, saying they must not punish commuters. Abiodun gave the warning on Thursday at the Ake Palace Pavilion in Abeokuta during a rally at which nine transport unions endorsed the governorship candidate of the All…

…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…

…to cushion the impact of rising petrol prices and protect households, businesses and transport users from further price shocks. The measures were outlined by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, on Thursday during a press briefing on fuel prices and the subsidy question in Ab…

…STEM professionals 5. Academic professionals in architecture, spatial planning, and transport planning 6. Medical doctors 7. Veterinarians 8. Dentists 9. Pharmacists 10. Academic and comparable nursing and midwifery professionals 11. School and out-of-school teachers and educatorsThe range of professions covered is not…

…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…