Plans are underway to establish electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing plants and related industrial ventures in Nigeria, following high-level engagements between Nigerian and Chinese officials. During a courtesy visit to the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, the Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Yu Dunhai, revealed ongoing efforts to deepen […]
Mobility
App-based transport workers in Lagos have announced a 24-hour protest scheduled for May Day, May 1st. The demonstration is being organized by the Lagos chapter of the Amalgamated Union of App-Based Transporters of Nigeria (AUATON), and will see drivers from major platforms like Uber, Bolt, Lagride, inDrive, and Rida switching […]
The Lagos State Government has announced plans to demolish the Mazamaza Bridge to accommodate the ongoing second phase of the Blue Line Rail project, which extends 14 kilometers from Mile 2 to Okokomaiko. Structural evaluations revealed that the existing bridge cannot support railway operations, prompting its replacement with a new […]
Nigeria’s rising transport fares cannot be attributed solely to the high cost of petrol. A recent report reveals that road taxes collected by state governments surged by 63% in 2023, highlighting their growing contribution to state revenues and the impact on overall transportation costs. Data from the National Bureau of […]
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) on Tuesday raised the retail price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, just weeks after a previous increase. This latest price adjustment has fueled concerns over potential inflation spikes and economic hardship. In Abuja, NNPC outlets raised the price per […]