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…
OLORUNDARE ENIMOLA, Lagos The Lagos State Motor Vehicle Administration Agency (MVAA) has announced plans to introduce a new driver’s licence scheme in 2027 that will significantly reduce processing time and eliminate prolonged delays experienced by applicants. The Permanent Secretary of MVAA, Rasheed Muri-Okunola, disclosed this during the annual media parley organised by the Lagos State…
OLORUNDARE ENIMOLA, Lagos The Lagos State Parking Authority (LASPA) says it is preparing to roll out a technology-driven, cashless on-street parking management system across the state next year as part of efforts to modernise parking operations, improve compliance and enhance traffic management. Speaking at the annual media parley organised by the Lagos State Ministry of…
Lagos commuters are increasingly spending more on transportation to avoid prolonged waiting times at motor parks, as delays in bus departures, traffic congestion and occasional vehicle breakdowns continue to disrupt daily journeys. Many passengers are being forced to choose between cheaper bus services, which may take considerable time to fill up before departure, and more…
The Osun State Government has given commercial vehicle operators 60 days to register under its newly enacted Transport, Traffic and Park Management System Law, 2026, as part of efforts to regulate transport operations, improve road safety and curb multiple taxation across the state. The deadline was announced by the acting chairman of the Osun Internal…
Motorists and commuters in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have expressed mixed reactions to the N66-per-litre petrol discount introduced by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), with some praising the initiative while others question its impact on transportation costs. The reactions come as the October 31 deadline for the 30-day discount programme approaches, amid…
OLORUNDARE ENIMOLA Lagos The Lagos State Government has intensified efforts to transform the state’s water transportation system with the maiden stakeholder engagement on the €410 million Omi Eko Project, aimed at fostering collaboration and ensuring the successful delivery of the ambitious initiative. The engagement brought together key stakeholders from various Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs)…
The Ondo State Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with technology firm ADMINSERV to introduce electric buses and charging infrastructure as part of efforts to reduce transportation costs and promote cleaner mobility across the state. The initiative will begin with the deployment of five electric buses valued at N180 million each, alongside the…
The Federal Government has renewed efforts to deploy one million Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)-powered vehicles across the country as part of measures to reduce transportation costs and ease the financial burden on Nigerians. The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, gave the directive in Abuja over the weekend while receiving progress reports…
The Anambra State Government has cautioned commercial bus drivers against lawlessness and violations of regulations governing the transport sector, stressing the need for discipline, accountability and effective coordination among transport operators. The Commissioner for Transport, Hon. Edward Ibuzor, gave the warning during the inauguration of the newly consolidated 20-member executive committee of the Anambra State…
