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Cost of Bus Transportation in Nigeria Rises 50% in One Year

By Ashemiriogwa Emmanuel
The average bus fare paid by commuters for journeys within cities across states of the federation increased by 50 per cent year-on-year to N430.58 per drop constant route in August 2021 from N286.99 in the same time of last year.
According to the latest report from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), the cost of bus transportation also increased by 5 per cent month-on-month from N410.2 in July 2021.
A look at the price watch for individual states showed that residents of Zamfara and Bauchi States paid the highest average fare for bus Journey within cities during the review period at N670.3 and N635.1 per drop constant route respectively.
This was followed by Taraba State where commuters paid approximately N550.1 on average for bus transportation within cities in the state.
In contrast, Oyo State recorded the lowest average price during the reference period as people paid N220.5 to move by bus from one city to another within the inland state of southwestern Nigeria.
Behind this were Abia and Borno States where the average cost of the bus transport service stood at N239.4 and N297.2 respectively.
Similarly, the average fare paid by commuters for bus journeys from one city to another (intercity) also went up by 1.8 per cent month-on-month to N2,588.7 in August 2021 from N2,542.95.
According to the data, the state with the highest bus journey fare intercity within the period was the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja where people paid N4,700.1 to travel to another city.
This was followed by Lagos and Sokoto where it recorded an average price as high as N3,600.0 and N3,450.2 respectively, while the lowest average cost was recorded in Bayelsa (N1,859.36), Bauchi (N1,900.60), and Akwa Ibom (N1,950.20) accordingly.
Air Transportation
According to the stats office, the average price paid by air passengers went up by a marginal 0.1 per cent month-on-month within the period to N36,805.41 for specified routes single journey in August from N36,793.24.
This also showed a 0.53 per cent year-on-year increase from N36,611.2 published for the same time last year.
The report showed that Rivers and Edo States recorded the highest average cost of air travel at N38,900 and N38,500 respectively, which was followed by the country’s largest economic hub, Lagos where it cost N38,200.
However, the lowest airfare was recorded in Akwa-Ibom at N33,100, Sokoto at N33,700, as well as and Gombe at N35,200 according to the order of listing.
Motorcycle Transportation
Observing the price watch for motorcycle transportation in the country, it the average fare paid by commuters per drop increased by 3.2 per cent month-on-month to N303.25 in August 2021 from N294.02.
On a year-on-year basis, it also went up by 54.2 per cent from N196.7 it cost last year.
In addition, commuters in Yobe who opted for motorcycle transportation within the period paid the highest average at N500.5 per drop. Behind this were Lagos and Taraba state where it cost N487.2 and N465.1 respectively.
However, it was paid for at the lowest in states like Adamawa at N107.1, Niger at N180.1, as well as, Katsina at N180.3 per drop.
Waterway Transportation
The average fare paid by people who travelled by water within the period under review similarly increased by 1.9 per cent month-on-month to N848.2 in August 2021 from N831.97, marking a 23.6 per cent year-on-year increase from N686.7.
The fare for waterway transport recorded the highest average in the southern part of the country, particularly in the oil-producing state, Delta at N2,550.5, followed by Bayelsa at N2,500.47, and Rivers at N2,300.1.
On the other hand, passengers paid the lowest waterway transport fare within the period in states such as Borno (N270.64), Kebbi (N360.11), and Taraba (N380.20).
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IGP Orders Enforcement of Third-Party Insurance From February 1

By Modupe Gbadeyanka
Men and officers of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) have been directed to commence the enforcement of the mandatory third-party insurance for vehicle owners from Saturday, February 1, 2025.
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mr Kayode Egbetokun, in a statement signed by the force spokesman, Mr Olumuyiwa Adejobi, on Friday night, said nothing would change the due enforcement of the policy nationwide from tomorrow.
It was stated that the mandatory third party insurance is to reinforce road safety measures and ensure that all vehicle owners comply with the stipulated insurance requirements to protect themselves and others on the road.
The police, therefore, cautioned motorists against non-compliance with “this essential regulation,” emphasising that, “Failure to possess valid third party insurance will result in strict enforcement actions, including fines or penalties or both, as mandated by relevant extant laws.”
“Effective February 1, all vehicle owners nationwide are required to possess valid third-party insurance as they move about, and those without the Insurance, are advised to be insured quickly to avoid any sort of embarrassment.
“The IGP has directed all state Commissioners of Police to ensure due enforcement, as police officers will be empowered to conduct checks and enforce penalties for non-compliance in line with relevant extant laws.
“The Nigeria Police Force remains dedicated to enhancing road safety and protecting the lives of all citizens through the enforcement of traffic laws and regulations. Cooperation from members of the public in this crucial endeavour is much appreciated,” the statement said.
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Nigeria’s Moove Buys Brazil’s Kovi for Further Expansion Outside Africa

By Adedapo Adesanya
Top mobility fintech backed by Uber, Moove, has acquired Kovi, a Brazilian urban mobility provider, as it boost its footprints outside Africa.
Moove, which offers vehicle financing to ride-hailing and delivery app drivers across six continents, will now wholly own Kovi.
According to the co-founder and chief executive of the firm, Mr Ladi Delano, the acquisition of the São Paulo-based startup marks a significant step toward the company’s goal of building the world’s largest ride-share fleet.
Also, the all share acquisition deal bumps the mobility fintech’s annual revenue to $275 million.
The news comes two months after Moove announced a partnership with Waymo to provide driverless vehicle fleet operations in two US cities, Phoenix and Miami.
Mr Delano said Moove’s fleet which began with 76 cars in Lagos, Nigeria, in 2020 has now grown to 36,000 cars operating in 19 cities across six continents, with Latin America now emerging as a key market.
Founded in 2018, Y Combinator-backed Kovi launched to make vehicle ownership more accessible in Brazil.
The Moove acquisition will unite both companies which seek to tackle the same challenge—providing financing solutions for ride-share drivers.
As the parties await regulatory approval, Kovi will continue to operate under its brand while its executive and management teams will remain unchanged.
While Moove will keep the Kovi brand operating in its existing markets, Brazil and Mexico, there are plans to expand further across Latin America.
Moove recently launched operations in three cities across Colombia and Mexico.
According to Mr Delano,, the acquisition further cements Moove’s position in Latin America, giving the company a major foothold in Brazil, the region’s largest ride-hail market.
“Kovi is one of the top two players in Brazil. So we have not just entered or strengthened our presence in the Latin American market but also put ourselves in a top two position in the largest single market in Latin America through this acquisition,” he said in an interview with TechCrunch.
Moove will also push its flagship Drive-to-Own product, a taxi and employment model, and an emerging autonomous vehicle (AV) business line involving AI-driven mobility.
According to Mr Delano, Kovi’s proprietary technology and algorithms will “complement and strengthen our existing move AI mobility strategy and ensure that we can start to deliver an improved service and product to our customers around the world.”
In a statement, Kovi CEO, Mr Adhemar Milani Neto, expressed confidence in the deal. “I met the founders [Moove’s Delano and Jide Odunsi] many years back when they were scaling their business in Africa, and I was immediately impressed by their purpose-driven approach, which is also a perfect match to our culture. Together, I believe we will become a truly global category-defining business and will leverage scale and deep expertise never seen in our market.”
Moove raised a $100 million Uber-led Series B last year at a $750 million valuation. The mobility fintech has secured over $500 million in debt and equity from backers like Mubadala, BlackRock, Franklin Templeton, Janus Henderson, and the International Finance Corporation (IFC, World Bank) since its launch five years ago.
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Lagos to Reform Korope, Danfo

By Adedapo Adesanya
The Lagos State Government has said it is ready to integrate mini and midi buses, popularly known as Korope and Danfo, into the state’s Bus Reform Initiative.
The Special Adviser to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Transportation, Mr Sola Giwa, made this known in a statement on Thursday in Lagos.
In the statement signed by the Director of Public Affairs of the ministry, Mrs Bolanle Ogunlola, the governor’s aide said the project was in the planning phase.
“The documentation process for bus operators interested in the scheme is ongoing, with 10 operators having submitted letters of intent to the state Ministry of Transportation, of which six have already been confirmed.
“All participating buses will undergo physical verification by the Vehicle Inspection Service and Motor Vehicle Administration Agency to ensure their roadworthiness and proper documentation.
“Once verified, the buses will be branded in the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority colours and will be equipped with validators,” he said.
Mr Giwa also said that a framework was being developed to integrate union dues deductions into an e- ticketing system, while addressing activities of hoodlums extorting money from transporters.
He said that the initiative would be test-run for three months before full implementation.
He said that full implementation of the reform would prevent mini buses from operating on the Lekki-Ajah Expressway.
Mr Giwa said that the buses would be deployed to inner routes and communities.
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