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Nigeria just rolled out 1,000 electric bikes in Ogun State, offering riders relief from soaring fuel prices while slashing carbon emissions. The initiative creates jobs and makes daily transportation affordable again.
Nigeria is teaming up with a Chinese firm to manufacture electric vehicle infrastructure locally, creating up to 50,000 jobs while training 100,000 Nigerians in clean energy technology. The partnership aims to convert one million fuel-powered tricycles to electric within three years.
Nigeria is supercharging its path to cleaner transportation by adding electric vehicles to its national compressed natural gas program. The move gives millions of Nigerians two affordable, eco-friendly alternatives to expensive petrol-powered vehicles.
Kaduna State just started construction on Nigeria's biggest inter-state bus terminal, a 20-hectare transport hub designed to safely move 5,000 vehicles daily. The project promises thousands of jobs while transforming chaotic, unsafe travel into organized, dignified journeys for families and traders across West Africa.
Nigeria's government has approved a massive $2.7 billion project to upgrade a historic 62-year-old highway connecting major cities in the country's Northeast region. The 139-kilometer road modernization promises to boost trade, create jobs, and improve security across communities that have long faced transportation challenges.
Abia State is partnering with Nigeria's railway corporation to build a modern train station that will transform public transportation in Umuahia. The hub will connect urban rail with shops and businesses to boost the local economy.
Nigeria's transport association just slashed fares by over 30% thanks to a new compressed natural gas program that's putting cleaner, cheaper buses on the road. The partnership is proving that going green can actually save people money.
Nigeria just approved $2.99 billion to build modern rail networks in Lagos, Kano, and Kaduna, bringing efficient public transport to millions. The country is also launching a presidential taskforce to overhaul its power sector and unlock economic growth.
A broadcasting institution once drifting toward obsolescence has transformed into a thriving multimedia platform since 2023. Director General Jibrin Baba Ndace turned Nigeria's external broadcaster into a global voice through digital innovation and community connection.
Thousands of travelers between Delta and Kogi states can finally book their tickets again as the Nigeria Railway Corporation brings back daily service on a vital regional route. The Ujevwu–Itakpe line reopens Wednesday after maintenance work paused operations for several weeks.
Dangote Cement's new safety policies slashed truck crashes by 56% and fatalities by 36% across Nigeria in just one year. The breakthrough shows how corporate responsibility can save lives at scale.
Nigeria just made it cheaper for drivers to switch from expensive gasoline to cleaner natural gas. A new financing program will help everyday car owners and taxi drivers afford the conversion costs that have kept them stuck on pricey petrol.
Kaduna State is constructing Nigeria's largest bus terminal, a massive 20-hectare facility designed to transform how millions travel while creating thousands of jobs. The ultra-modern complex will consolidate scattered, unsafe motor parks into one secure, tech-enabled hub with hotels, charging stations, and accessibility features for all.
Travelers passing through Nigeria's major international airports can now enjoy one hour of free high-speed internet, thanks to a groundbreaking partnership between MTN Nigeria and the Federal Airports Authority. The service is already live in Lagos and Abuja, with plans to expand to four more airports soon.
Nigeria is electrifying its railway system, starting with major corridors in Lagos and Warri, as part of a decade-long modernization effort that's already transformed the country's aging rail infrastructure. The shift to electric trains promises lower costs and cleaner, more efficient service for millions of passengers.
A forgotten superhighway dreamed up during colonial times is finally being built across Nigeria's southeast, promising to unlock trade routes and connect millions. President Tinubu's administration is pushing forward roads that sat abandoned for decades. #
Nigeria just launched a continental headquarters to coordinate road safety efforts across Africa, where road crashes kill 27 people per 100,000 annually. The new hub brings together 15 West African nations and continental partners to share solutions and cut traffic deaths by 2030.
Ogun State is opening 21 new roads as part of its 50th anniversary celebration, including a major connector road that will transform how goods move across Nigeria. Governor Dapo Abiodun just cut the ribbon on a road linking travelers to five train stations, with a massive 100-kilometer highway project already underway.
Nigeria just signed a deal with South Korea to build Africa's first full-scale electric vehicle manufacturing plant, creating 10,000 jobs and producing 300,000 vehicles yearly. The continent is finally getting the green transportation infrastructure it needs.
Nigerian startup Qoray is helping local entrepreneurs build electric vehicle businesses with just $30,000 upfront, creating green jobs while cleaning up urban transport. The dealer-owned model puts fleet operators in control of their own sustainable mobility businesses.
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