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Experts have criticized the Federal Government's Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) policy, initiated by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in late 2023, for failing to effectively reduce the high cost of transport fares in Nigeria. The policy was part of the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (PCNGI) aimed at rolling out subsidies, but experts argue it does not adequately address the underlying issues affecting transportation costs.

inDrive has appointed media personality KieKie as its Chief Wahala Officer to address transportation challenges in Lagos and to engage with commuters through the #inDriveCWO campaign. This initiative aims to raise awareness about the issues faced by commuters in the city.

Japan is set to replace the hazardous Likoni ferries with a modern four-lane cable-stayed bridge over Kilindini Creek in Mombasa. The bridge will span 1.4 kilometers and will be accompanied by approximately 13 kilometers of connecting roads and modern infrastructural interchanges.

Residents of Adokasa in the Karu Local Government Area of Nasarawa State have urged Governor Abdullahi Sule to take immediate action regarding an abandoned road project in their community. The project was designed to rehabilitate a previously hazardous route, aiming to enhance access for residents, facilitate transportation, and promote the movement of agricultural products.

Msalato International Airport in Dodoma is set to commence operations in September 2026 as construction nears completion. The airport is designed to accommodate 1.5 million passengers each year and aims to enhance both domestic and international air connectivity, thereby bolstering investment and economic activity in Tanzania's capital.