Category: Transport
Lagos Green Line Rail Designed For Passengers, Not Cargo Evacuation — Govt
The Lagos State Government has clarified that the proposed Green Line Rail project is designed to facilitate passenger movement between the Lekki axis, Marina and other parts of the state, and will not be used for cargo evacuation from the Lekki Port. The state Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, made the clarification during the government’s…
FG: ₦70,000 Monthly Transport Support Not Salary Increase
The Federal Government has clarified that the ₦70,000 monthly transport support approved for federal civil servants is a temporary relief measure and should not be regarded as a salary increase or negotiated wage award. The Director-General of the Budget Office of the Federation, Tanimu Yakubu, said the intervention was designed to cushion the impact of…
FG Approves N70,000 Monthly Transport Allowance For Workers For Six Months
The Federal Government has approved a monthly transport allowance of N70,000 for public service workers across all levels for six months, beginning in November 2026, as part of efforts to cushion the effects of rising living costs. The approval was one of the resolutions reached at a conciliation meeting between the Federal Government and the…
Benue Residents Lament High Transport Fares Despite FG’s Fuel Discount
Residents of Makurdi, the Benue State capital, have expressed dissatisfaction with persistently high transport fares despite the Federal Government’s fuel price discount initiative at filling stations operated by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL). The residents said the intervention had yet to provide meaningful relief to commuters and travellers struggling with the rising cost…
Reps Seek Strict Rules For Electric Vehicle, CNG Imports
The House of Representatives has called for a transparent regulatory framework for the importation of electric vehicles (EVs), compressed natural gas (CNG)-powered vehicles and related clean mobility infrastructure, proposing that government incentives be tied to investments in local facilities and technical capacity. The proposal followed a motion moved by the Chairman of the House Committee…
Vehicle Imports Rise 42.5% Despite High Prices After Duty Cuts
Nigeria’s vehicle import market recorded a 42.5 per cent increase in the first half of 2026, despite persistent high retail prices following the Federal Government’s reduction of import duties and other vehicle-related charges. Data from the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) showed that 103,375 vehicles passed through the country’s ports between January and June 2026, compared…
