25 July 2026

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MAPOLY Bus Drivers Struggle with Rising Costs

Bus drivers at Moshood Abiola Polytechnic (MAPOLY), Abeokuta, claim they are facing severe financial difficulties, as fuel expenses often exceed their daily earnings. Speaking to Nigeria Education News, a driver, Mr. Sanusi, explained that long distances and low fares make the business unprofitable. “Sometimes, what goes into fuel is higher than our income,” he lamented.

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Research

Eastern Ports Underused as Traders Face Rising Costs

A research body has warned that the underdevelopment of ports in Nigeria’s South-east is raising costs for traders and could undermine the region’s participation in the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA). The Sea Empowerment and Research Centre (SEREC), in its weekly bulletin signed by Head of Research Dr Eugene Nweke, said over 30% of

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