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Kano Sharia Commission Prohibits Tricycle Attachment for Female Passengers
The Kano State Sharia Commission has banned commercial tricycle riders from seating female passengers on the sides of their vehicles to prevent improper physical contact.
MURIC supports proposed FRSC bill to prohibit bus preaching
MURIC has thrown its weight behind an FRSC initiative to ban preaching in commercial vehicles, citing concerns over driver distraction and potential public disorder.
UK Airport Drop-Off Charges Rise Significantly
A new RAC study reveals that airport drop-off fees have surged by a third, sparking a debate between airport operators over traffic management and critics who view the charges as excessive.
Commuter Expects Significant Savings from New Bus Fare Cap
A new government initiative capping bus fares at £2 is set to provide financial relief to daily commuters, though rural residents and transport advocates argue that broader infrastructure issues remain.
Police stabilize Osogbo following NURTW factional dispute
Osun State police have restored order in Osogbo after violent clashes between opposing NURTW factions disrupted public peace and local transit operations.
Top 10 African nations with the most extensive road networks by 2026
An overview of the ten African countries leading in total road network length as of 2026, highlighting their roles in economic and regional connectivity.
Lagos Increases Rail Network to 11 Lines and Launches Railway Training Facility
Lagos State is scaling up its rail infrastructure to 11 lines and partnering with CCECC to build a local training institute for railway operations.
Road tragedy in Kebbi claims 18 lives as Sokoto-bound bus from Lagos crashes
A head-on collision between a bus and a trailer on the Sokoto–Yauri highway has left 18 people dead, all of whom were returning to Sokoto from Lagos.
Lagos receives permanent Red Line rail operating permit from NRC
The Nigerian Railway Corporation has ended its long-standing monopoly by granting Lagos State a permanent licence to operate the LRMT Red Line.
Five West African Nations Establish Authority to Manage $16 Billion Abidjan-Lagos Highway
Nigeria and four regional partners have launched a management authority to oversee the development of the $16 billion Abidjan-Lagos highway project.