…Alaigbo requires improved security, transparent governance and strategic investments in transportation, healthcare, education and other critical sectors. Equally important are credible frameworks capable of attracting and retaining diaspora capital. Like the Jews and the overseas Chinese, Ndi Igbo can leverage their gl…
…network. The decision was reached after a meeting involving the Lagos State Ministry of Transportation, the Lagos State Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), and the Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria (RTEAN). The meeting, which was held on Saturday at th…
…to strengthen security, improve traffic management and create a more organised urban transportation system. According to him, all commercial motorcycle operators are required to vacate the affected metropolitan areas before the commencement date. The government warned that anyone found violating the directive would be…
…"Fuel distribution affects every sector of the economy. When fuel prices rise, transportation costs increase and inflation spreads across society. "Government policies should therefore focus on promoting affordable energy while ensuring energy security," he said. Ukadike also called for the rehabilitation and full oper…
…part of efforts by the Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board to ensure the safe and orderly transportation of all pilgrims who participated in the 2026 Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia.
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…connected to the Lagos-California Sister-State Partnership. California Secretary for Transportation, Toks Omishakin, encouraged participants to adopt a more proactive approach to entrepreneurship and innovation."Do not wait to strike when the iron is hot, but strike to make the iron hot," Omishakin reiterated.In her pr…
…also highlighted that lower borrowing costs could support investments in healthcare, transportation, renewable energy, and nutrition programmes. According to UNCTAD's estimates, the annual savings could finance more than 1.63 billion children through minimum dietary diversity feeding schemes or fund over 1.29 million p…
As part of efforts to address the rising cost of transportation across the North East region and the country, the Adamawa State government, alongside governments of the sister states in the northeastern region, in conjunction with P-GAT Industries, initiators of Affordable Transport Solutions (ATRaS), has inaugurated a…
…The city hosts one of Nigeria's largest markets (Kano Kurmi Market) and serves as a key transportation node connecting northern Nigeria with neighbouring countries. 1. Kinshasa, DR Congo - 21,852,144 people Topping the list is Kinshasa, the Democratic Republic of the Congo's capital, which surged by 5.13% from 20,786,4…
…The governor acknowledged the challenges facing the sector, including insecurity, poor transportation systems, weak market infrastructure, climate-related challenges, and limited access to finance. He stated that the Katsina State Government was already taking deliberate steps to address some of these challenges throug…
…the naira devaluation, and the removal of the fuel subsidy, which raised the cost of transportation and agricultural inputs. For the 2027 campaign, Obi has already argued that large-scale investment in agriculture is "the only dependable strategy for escaping hunger and poverty." Tinubu and Atiku's platforms are also e…
…because it affects profit margins directly. The cost of flour, diesel, packaging, rent, transportation, and other essentials keeps increasing. Entrepreneurs are often caught between increasing prices and losing customers or absorbing costs and losing profits. Another major challenge is policy inconsistency. Changes in…
…than a partnership; it is an opportunity to be part of a vision that is transforming transportation, travel, and digital payments. I am excited about the journey ahead and look forward to connecting more people with these amazing brands.” As Brand Ambassador, Whiteman (Fakepoco) will participate in marketing campaigns,…
…meeting with transport union leaders in Alausa, Ikeja, on Saturday, the Commissioner for Transportation, Mr Oluwaseun Osiyemi, said the intervention became necessary due to continued misuse of public spaces by some residents and transport operators. He said the government could no longer ignore the growing problem of i…
…ADC, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has explained why former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, is yet to be unveiled as their principal's running mate. In a post on X on Saturday, one of Tiku's media aides, Abdulrasheed Shehu, attributed the delay to the presidential candidate's current travel schedu…
…with leaders of transport unions in Alausa, Ikeja, on Saturday, the Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi, said the initiative became necessary due to the persistent abuse of public spaces by some residents and operators. "Our beautiful city is being challenged by indiscriminate refuse disposal and env…
…that will improve the quality of life of Lagos residents and strengthen the state’s transportation system. According to him, the project aligns with his administration’s THEMES+ agenda, particularly the Transportation and Traffic Management pillar. Sanwo-Olu noted that Lagos remains Nigeria’s commercial and economic ce…
…offensives against terrorist and bandit networks threatening rural communities and major transportation routes. The military has assured residents of Sokoto and neighbouring states of its resolve to sustain ongoing operations aimed at dismantling criminal enclaves, securing farmlands and highways, and restoring lasting…
…Estate Road in Makurdi, a project expected to significantly improve traffic flow and transportation efficiency within the state capital. BusinessDay further acknowledged the upgrade of the Mbawuar-Bako-Negher Road, including the spur to Mbaakon, as well as the construction of the five-span bridge at Mu. These projects…
…across the Nile River and weaving through the Egyptian capital, the bridge is a crucial transportation link that helps millions of residents navigate one of Africa’s busiest cities. 2. Third Mainland Bridge (Nigeria) - 11.8 km Nigeria’s Third Mainland Bridge is the second-longest bridge in Africa and the longest in Wes…
…at dismantling criminal networks involved in crude oil theft, illegal refining and the transportation of stolen petroleum products. Get up to speed Operation DELTA SENTINEL has emerged as one of the Navy's key tools in tackling oil theft and illegal refining activities across the Niger Delta. Between January and March…
…transparency, accountability, and effective collaboration," Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, said. "We strongly support this flagship green project, which will develop a more safe, efficient and affordable public transport in Lagos. It will improve the daily lives of Lagos' large populati…
…manufacturing is closer than we think, and there could be great value in handling the transportation of those products. Lightsprint What it's building: A tool that lets non-engineers ship and build features without writing code Why it's a fav: Lightsprint lets anyone, whether they have coding experience or not, build a…