The Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (PCNGI) yesterday launched a Transport Fare Drop Programme aimed at reducing transportation costs across the country. The programme, which commenced in Abuja, involves a partnership with the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) to convert fleet vehicles to Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), resulting in a 30-40% fare reduction. In a statement, PCNGI’s Programme …

In the Mowe-Ibafo-Arepo axis of Ogun State, commercial drivers staged a protest against the exorbitant and arbitrary levies imposed by transport union workers, commonly known as “Agberos.” These levies have caused severe financial strain on the drivers, with some describing the fees as overwhelming and unbearable. The drivers complained that the daily charges, which they must pay regardless of their …

Heads of ECOWAS member states met on Saturday to finalise and approve the design of the Lagos-Abidjan corridor highway development project, which is preparatory to initiating the procurement process at its next meeting. The meeting in Lagos, chaired by Nigeria’s Works Minister Dave Umahi, discussed the project, which is expected to cost $15 billion and deepen regional economic integration. The …

The federal government on Thursday, 19 September, took delivery of the converted Nigeria Railway Corporation’s (NRC) locomotive which runs on Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) and diesel. The retrofitted locomotive is a Public-Private Partnership project with De-Sadel Consortium. Minister of Transportation, Sen. Said Alkali made the disclosure during the final test run of the retrofitted locomotive from the Idu Train Terminal …

The engine of the Lagos Red Line Rail revved off almost seamlessly, moving with such elegance akin to a handsome groom majestically approaching her beau! So smooth was the train ride such that, to say we were awestruck is to state the obvious as the few passengers on-board sucked in everything from the beautiful scenery of the landscape during the …

Public transportation will never be the same again as Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has once more masterminded another truly inspiring #GreaterLagosRising project which will completely transform how Lagosians commute within the city going forward. It is one big ticket project after another that has now attracted the buy-in of China thereby birthing the Green metro line project–a part of the transformational …

The Federal Government, as part of the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (P-CNGi), has commenced the conversion of 50 vehicles to Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) in Zaria, Kaduna State. The Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (P-CNGi) sought to provide relief to Nigerians by promoting the use of compressed natural gas (CNG) as a cleaner and more affordable alternative to fuel. …

Inspection of commercial vehicles that will benefit from free Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) conversion and installation has begun at Lagos centres. The exercise is part of the Presidential CNG Initiative (PCNGi) approved by President Bola Tinubu for the provision of a cheaper and cleaner vehicle fueling alternative for Nigerians. At the inspection on Saturday, PCNGi’s special project adviser, Olayinka Rufai, …

Transport union leaders in Ogun State have promised to collaborate with the state government in its efforts to minimise the rise in transportation fares as a result of the recent increase in pump prices of fuel. The promise was the outcome of a meeting between Governor Dapo Abiodun, and the union leaders on Monday, regarding the need to be humane …

The Lagos State Government, Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI) and China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC) on Thursday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the Green Line Rail Project in Lagos. The MoU, witnessed by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu; Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Olawale Edun; Special Adviser to the Governor on Infrastructure, Engr. Olufemi Daramola; …