…to be 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 labou…
…100 CNG buses had transported more than three million passengers to date. Beyond public transport, he disclosed that more than 400 certified centres had converted over 120,000 vehicles to CNG, while the government was expanding refuelling infrastructure to improve access to the fuel. Government announces relief measure…
…discount 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 an…
…temporarily 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/ Ond…
…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…
…the government can reduce the burden of fuel costs for 30 days, with priority given to public transport operators, why did it allow Nigerians to suffer for more than 800 days? “This proves that the government has always had the capacity to make life easier for Nigerians but chose not to do so and only remembers the suf…
…by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited for an initial 30 days, prioritising public transport operators nationwide.The minister said the discount would involve selling petrol at cost and would not constitute a return to fuel subsidy. Other proposals include forward sales of crude oil to domestic refiners as…
…a discount on petrol dispensed by NNPC Limited for the next 30 days, with priority for public transporters nationwide,” Oyedele said. Oyedele said the measure was not a return to subsidy, explaining that the government would effectively allow petrol to be sold at cost under the arrangement. 2. Forward sales of crude to…
…announced a petrol price discount at NNPC filling stations, with priority given to public transporters.Finance Minister Taiwo Oyedele made the disclosure at a press conference in Abuja on Thursday,He also said it will negotiate a landing cost for petrol that will be reviewed every month.
…taxis and road safety in South AfricaMinibus taxis serve as the primary form of public transport for millions of South Africans and are frequently involved in fatal road accidents across the country. The vehicles typically carry large numbers of passengers, which often means a higher death toll when crashes occur.The N…
…their competitiveness. Yusuf said:"Citizens must see tangible benefits through improved public transportation, electricity, healthcare, education, food security, infrastructure and social protection."He closed by framing the long-term goal as converting the gains of the fuel subsidy reform into structural economic impr…
…of privately converted vehicles are also operating across Nigeria’s commercial and public transportation networks.He described the growing adoption of CNG as evidence that the fuel is moving beyond being a future alternative and is becoming an increasingly viable option for motorists and transport operators.Commercial…
…of privately converted vehicles currently operating within Nigeria’s commercial and public transport networks.The minister said the figures showed that CNG had moved beyond being a proposed alternative fuel and was increasingly becoming a practical option for Nigerians.FG links CNG adoption to lower transport costsEkpo…
President Tinubu aims to reduce public transport fares nationwide starting October 1, 2026Joint committee established to ensure savings from CNG lead to lower transportation costs for NigeriansNigeria plans 500 additional CNG stations to support cheaper and cleaner fuel accessPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred…
…saw a video of an older guy, probably in his late 50s, rubbing a young woman’s thigh on public transport. Eww, even as a man, I felt immediate discomfort watching that can’t even imagine how the girl must feel. Source Another lady commenting on the trending video, shared her own personal experience: I remember When I w…
…Our capital cannot be different. At the root of a decent and modern city is a functional public transportation system. The days of everybody doing what they like in the FCT are over,” Elechi said. He disclosed that the FCTA had invested billions of naira in constructing modern bus terminals in Mabushi, Kugbo and the Ce…
…policy will begin on August 1, warning commuters who pay cash for rides on regulated public transport services that they may face penalties. The authority said the enforcement is designed to strengthen accountability, improve transparency and ensure compliance with electronic payment systems across Lagos’ regulated tra…
…Delta State. It was gathered that the two labour leaders had travelled to the meeting by public transport. On their return journey, they boarded a Toyota Sienna vehicle. Tragedy struck between 6 and 7pm along the Idumuesah/Owa-Oyibu Road when the driver reportedly lost control of the vehicle while attempting to avoid a…
…even when nothing really changes. Now living in the UK, Oluyemi uses her experience with public transport to tell a story that goes beyond one person’s journey. Her painting reflects a common situation in many cities, where long commutes, financial stress, and the search for better opportunities shape daily life. She o…
…in sports development,” it stated. The opposition party further criticised the state of public transportation and water supply, alleging that residents had been left to rely on commercial tricycles while Yenagoa still lacked a functional public water system. “A state whose economy is solely dependent on monthly federal…
…as the higher income: stability. According to Robert, life became more predictable. Public transport generally ran on schedule. Electricity and Internet outages, common frustrations for many professionals in Nigeria, rarely interrupt work. Government services followed established processes, making it easier to plan mon…
…air-conditioned spaces, or headed to the countryside for the scorching weekend. Prague's public transport operator said it had reduced tram speeds to 40 kilometres per hour - and to 10 kilometres per hour under bridges - due to the risk of overhead wires warping in the heat. Water trucks have been spraying streets acro…
…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 population while boosting sustainable growth and job opportunities," EIB Vice-President, Ambroise Fayolle, said. "The partnership signing ceremony with the EIB…