Commuters in at least 14 states continued to pay the same or higher transport fares on October 1, the date President Tinubu set for fare reductions to beginTransport unions in several states said they had not received any CNG buses, while drivers cited fuel costs, bad roads and a shortage of refuelling stationsThe chai…

…fuel costs for motorists and commuters. CNG buses now carry millions of passengers at fares far below those of petrol buses,” he said. On power, Akume said the government has tackled the sector’s problems “by clearing legacy debts, increasing investment, and improving transmission and billing.” He said the country had…

…Nigerians have paid the price of subsidy removal through higher fuel costs, transport fares, food prices, energy bills and school fees, yet public universities remain underfunded and lecturers are yet to receive what is owed them. “If the subsidy is gone and Nigerians have paid for that decision through unprecedented h…

…directed the Federal and state governments to work together to reduce public transport fares nationwide. The President said Nigerians should begin to feel the impact of cheaper transportation from October 1, 2026, as governments move to pass the savings from Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and electric vehicles to commute…

…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. It creates hold-up and the officers are only interested in…

…commuters using CNG-powered buses were also beginning to benefit through lower transport fares.“The objective is not simply to increase the number of CNG vehicles and refuelling stations, but to translate fuel savings into lower transportation and logistics costs, ease the cost of living and improve economic productivi…

…under the National Affordable CNG Transit Programme, with the aim of reducing transport fares. However, the ADC said the initiative should have been implemented earlier and at a scale capable of providing immediate relief to Nigerians. “If Senator Yari says subsidy can never return, then he must tell Nigerians what the…

…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 transportation costs on Friday through its Nation…

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…

…to ensure that the benefits of cheaper alternative fuels translate into lower transport fares for Nigerians. A joint Federal and State committee, Tinubu said, will be established to begin implementing the measures, with the goal of reducing transportation costs from October 1. “I am pleased with my discussion with the…

…multiple platforms simultaneously. FAAN also dismissed claims that it was in control of fares, saying fares had always existed independently. "We sincerely apologise for the difficulties this caused our passengers," Mr. Henry Agbebire, director, Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, confirmed in a statement made ava…

…states could achieve this by registering commercial transport operators, regulating fares and reimbursing drivers for the difference. FAAC allocations translating to devt – Govs Amid the criticism, some of the governors say the increase in FAAC revenue is translating into development, citing investments in roads, bridg…

…because of the road, and when rain falls, it is bad,” he said. He added that transport fares often increased during rainy periods because motorcycle operators had to take greater risks to navigate the bad portions of the road. Another community leader, Mustafa Adisa, also took the correspondent around the community, po…

Residents and commuters along the Mowe-Ofada Road in Mowe, Obafemi Owode Local Government Area of Ogun State, have lamented the abandonment of the road project, saying its poor condition has disrupted businesses and driven up transportation costs. PUNCH Metro correspondents, who visited the area on Thursday, observed t…

…their bookings early to secure preferred travel dates and take advantage of available fares ahead of the peak winter travel period. Bookings can be made through the Air Peace website, mobile app, accredited travel agencies and major global booking platforms. Air Peace is West and Central Africa’s largest airline and on…

…conditions had eroded workers' purchasing power. He cited rising food prices, transport fares, rent and inflation as factors making the current wage inadequate. President Tinubu signed the current national minimum wage bill into law on July 29, 2024, raising it from N30,000 to N70,000 per month. The legislation followe…

…State regulations require passengers using regulated public transport services to pay fares through the approved electronic payment platform, the Cowry Card. Akinola explained that both commuters who offer cash payments and operators who accept them could be held responsible under the law, adding that unauthorized cash…

…prevented carriers from immediately passing the higher cost to passengers, domestic airfares later rose to N200,000 and above for one-hour, one-way flights as Jet A-1 prices remained between N1,750 and N2,650 per litre. The sharp increase in airfares intensified calls for a more reliable and affordable domestic supply…

…from Kano to Lagos now costs N70,000. It used to be N45,000. On some routes, transport fares have doubled or even tripled. Energy is another killer,” Isong said. He said onions and peppers were already experiencing limited supply in major producing areas, leading to sudden increases in prices. The OTACCWA president sai…

…helps explain why Nigerian carriers have been unable to significantly reduce airfares even as crude oil prices softened in the international market. Aviation fuel remains the single largest operating expense for most airlines, accounting for between 35 and 45 per cent of total operating costs. Industry analysts say tha…

…at a time when many Nigerians continue to battle rising living costs, higher transport fares and inflation following recent economic reforms. Report highlights generosity despite economic pressure CAF said 61 per cent of respondents worldwide made donations in 2025, slightly lower than the previous year. The foundation…

…of the electric tricycles, said ATRaS is an answer to contemporary costly transport fares in Nigeria. He disclosed that the company had taken the last five years of careful planning to arrive at ATRaS, which is designed to provide an integrated transport system for all the states of the North East in the initial years.…