Due to high cost of petroleum which jumped to N1, 150, 00 in Kano state, some car owners have abandoned their vehicles and resort to trekking, while others use bicycles, electric bikes and commercial tricycles for mobility. It was observed that the number of pedestrians, bicycle riders and electric bike users have increase with fewer cars on the road. One of the pedestrians, Sani Isa, said he resorted to the use of a bicycle because...

…Vice President Gill Urges Government to Sustain Reforms Despite Hardships The World Bank has announced a $500 million grant to support Nigeria’s recovery from the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic through the Nigeria Community Action for Resilience and Economic Stimulus, NG-CARES, programme. Launched in 2021, NG-CARES was designed to assist vulnerable households and micro-small enterprises affected by the pandemic. Dr Lire Ersado, the World Bank Task Team Leader for NG-CARES, disclosed the new funding...