Infrastructure as an Engine of Economic Growth RECENT road development initiatives in Akwa Ibom State are increasingly being positioned as a strategic driver of Nigeria’s broader economic connectivity. Stakeholders argue that sustained investment in road infrastructure within the state is not only improving local mobility but also strengthening regional trade networks across southern Nigeria. With […]
Low Passenger Turnout Ahead of Easter TRANSPORT operators in Lagos have raised concerns over a sharp decline in passenger turnout ahead of the Easter celebrations, attributing the situation to rising diesel prices and worsening economic conditions. Traditionally, festive periods such as Easter witness heavy travel movement, particularly from Lagos to eastern and other parts of […]
Delta Deploys Smart Traffic Surveillance: Inside the Rise of ANPR Enforcement in Nigeria A New Phase in Traffic Enforcement THE Delta State Government has launched an Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) system to monitor traffic and enforce road safety laws, marking a significant step in the digital transformation of traffic management in Nigeria. The technology—also […]
Hardship Drives Women in Abuja Into Informal Taxi Business INCREASING economic pressure and rising living costs are pushing more women in Nigeria’s capital city to convert their private cars into informal taxis, commonly known as “kabu-kabu.” Across major junctions and bus stops in Abuja, the nation’s capital, a growing number of female drivers can now […]
State Unveils Highway Control Plan THE Kano State Government has announced plans to construct toll gates along seven major highways leading into the Kano metropolis, in what officials describe as a dual-purpose strategy to strengthen security and reinforce the state’s socio-economic framework. The disclosure was contained in a statement issued by the Ministry of Housing […]
Love Season Sparks Mobility Spike VALENTINE’S Day 2026 has set a new benchmark for Nigeria’s ride-hailing sector, with Bolt reporting its highest traffic levels of the year on February 14. Company figures show a pronounced nationwide spike in ride requests and completed trips, led by major cities including Lagos and Abuja. Demand began building in […]
A Crisis Paved with Potholes NIGERIA’S soaring food prices are often blamed on inflation, fuel subsidy removal, or currency instability. Yet, beneath these familiar explanations lies a more stubborn and visible culprit: the nation’s collapsing road infrastructure, compounded by worsening insecurity. Across the country, farmers, traders, and haulage operators are fighting a losing battle against […]
Ibom CNG Bus Project Takes Off THE Governor of Akwa-Ibom State, Umo Eno, has officially flagged off the Ibom Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) City Bus Terminal in Uyo, marking a major milestone in sustainable transportation and urban development. Situated at Obio Offot and Ikot Akpe, the site was once […]
Economic Hardship Turns Private Cars into Survival Tools in Abuja AS Nigeria’s economic pressures deepen, a quiet but telling transformation is unfolding on the roads of Abuja. Private cars—once reserved for personal convenience—are increasingly doubling as informal taxis, locally known as “kabu kabu”, as residents seek new ways to survive rising living costs. Across major […]
By FIDELUS ZWANSON THE Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) on Sunday officially ended its federally approved 50 percent fare reduction, restoring standard ticket pricing across all national rail corridors. The corporation confirmed that the discounted fares, introduced as part of a yuletide travel relief intervention, successfully ran through the festive season, concluding on January 4, 2026, […]