As the festive season draws near, many Nigerians are grappling with the rising costs of transport fares and mounting security concerns, making their annual travels to ancestral homes seem increasingly out of reach. A significant hike in fuel prices, which have risen from N671 per litre in December 2023 to over N1,000 at some filling … Read more
The Nigerian government has removed the subsidy on petrol, leading to a sharp hike in pump prices and commercial transport fares. Petrol stations have closed, causing long queues across the country. Some stakeholders believe that the subsidy removal is a welcome development, while others think it could punish already impoverished Nigerians. EKO HOT BLOG reports … Read more
The high fares at Lagos parks are threatening the travel plans of residents. Eko Hot Blog reports that high fares at Lagos motor parks on Friday saw some residents abandoning their plans to travel out of the state for the festive season. EDITOR’S PICKS Bolanle Raheem: Killer Cop ASP Vandi Remanded As Lagos Files Murder … Read more