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…

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…

…with the construction of a new one. By June, the hardship had become severe for transport unions to publicly demand urgent action from both the federal and state government. The Kwara chapters of the National Union of Road Transport Workers and the Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria appealed to President B…

…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 chairman of the Presidential CNG Initiative said October 1 was a monitor…

…on CNG, the Midstream and Downstream Gas Infrastructure Fund, state governments, transport unions, investors and other stakeholders to develop dedicated CNG corridors and extend infrastructure to underserved communities.Cheaper transport remains the bigger goalBeyond increasing the number of CNG vehicles and stations,…

…environment, and enhance revenue generation for the local government. “Let me urge transport unions, market associations, business owners, and other users of the facilities to take responsibility for maintaining cleanliness, preventing vandalism, complying with operational guidelines, and ensuring orderliness.” Giving…

…target organised groups within the informal economy, including market associations, transport unions, chambers of commerce, mechanics, furniture makers, beauticians, spare parts dealers, healthcare workers and other professional associations. “The adoption of GIFSHIP is intended to strengthen healthcare delivery throug…

…collaboration with traditional rulers, town unions, youth organisations, women’s groups, transport unions and neighbourhood associations.” Speaking further, Hon. Kalu proposed the establishment of a permanent South-East regional security coordination council and a shared intelligence platform to strengthen the fight ag…

…analysts believe could influence the election is the battle for control of commercial transport unions, particularly the National Union of Road Transport Workers. The control of commercial transport unions in the state has also been politicised amid moves by the APC and Adeleke to take charge of the structures, especia…

…government and the public. Community leaders, traditional rulers, market associations, transport unions, environmental stakeholders and residents attended the sensitisation programme.

The Kwara State Government has warned that individuals, transport unions and other groups collecting haulage fees without authorisation or erecting illegal roadblocks across the state risk sanctions as it begins the implementation of a digital haulage fee payment system. The government said the initiative, introduced t…

…government employees, the media, youth and students' bodies, artisans, market women, transport unions, and commercial motorcyclists." He also noted the significant improvement in the conduct of the election by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), describing it as a marked advancement over previous exer…

…at the meeting, the Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi, said transport unions must ensure that their parks and garages are kept clean and must also discourage indiscriminate trading and improper waste disposal within their operational areas. He also said the ministry would begin enforcement actions…

…said. He emphasised that while enforcement would be strengthened, collaboration with transport unions remains essential, given their strategic presence in parks and garages across the state. "We are not abandoning this responsibility, neither are we doing it alone. What we are asking for is collaboration because this f…

....Warns Transport Unions Over Indiscriminate Dumping By Olasunkanmi Akoni The Lagos State Government has inaugurated a Special Task Force to oversee the immediate evacuation of refuse across transport parks, bus stops and garages in the metropolis, while issuing a strong warning against indiscriminate waste disposal…