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Bus fares dropped in Nigerian cities, says NBS report
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Bus fares dropped in Nigerian cities, says NBS report

The average fare paid by commuters for bus journeys within Nigerian cities declined slightly by 0.16%, from N969.32 in March 2024 to N967.76 in April 2024. This data comes from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) Transport Fare Watch for April 2024, recently published on the NBS website. Despite the monthly decline, the report also […]

Nigeria’s non-oil exports rise to $1.79bn in Q1 2025 – NEPC
Business

South Africa, Namibia partner on $377m transport infrastructure

Namibia and South Africa are set to launch transport infrastructure projects worth over $377 million, over the next three years to address current rail and port inadequacies. This was disclosed by the Namibian Executive Director, Ministry of Finance and Public Enterprises, Titus Ndove while speaking with CNBC Africa. He said that his office was preparing […]

Passengers lament high transport costs despite FG’s 50% cut
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Passengers lament high transport costs despite FG’s 50% cut

Despite the Federal Government’s 50% fare discount, travelers have expressed disappointment that the promised respite has yet to materialize, and transportation expenses remain high. The PUNCH reported that President Bola Tinubu announced the discount, which will be in effect from December 21 to January 4, 2024, in order to ease Nigerians’ suffering. The government collaborated […]

Over 160,000 benefited from Tinubu's transport subsidy - Alake
Transportation

Over 160,000 benefited from Tinubu’s transport subsidy – Alake

The Chairman of the Presidential Committee on the Implementation of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s End of Year Transportation Subsidy Program, Mr. Dele Alake, has revealed that over 160,000 people had benefited from the program, which expires on January 4, 2024. The Minister of Solid Mineral Development, Mr. Dele Alake, revealed this today in a post on his official […]

Passengers lament high transport costs despite FG’s 50% cut
Transportation

FG lists more motor parks eligible for 50% transport fare discounts

The Federal Government has identified eighteen additional motor parks where Nigerians travelling from one state to another can take advantage of the 50% off transportation fare scheme. These car parks may be found in Lagos, Abuja, Onitsha, Abia, Kano, Jos, Enugu, Uyo, Gombe, Jos, Port Harcourt, Sokoto, and Owerri, among other places. This information is contained […]

Danfo Yellow Bus
Transportation

Transport fares rise 47.3% in 12 months – NBS

Nigerians are paying more to move from one city to another as they continue to face a slew of challenges, ranging from insecurity, fuel scarcity to high food prices. The National Bureau of Statistics in its Transport Fare Watch for May 2022, released on Wednesday, said the average fare paid by commuters for bus journey […]

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