Tag: lagos
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Lagos Tackles Traffic and Environmental Challenges by Expanding Waterway Transport
Lagos, Nigeria, is turning to its waterways as a solution to the city’s notorious traffic congestion, offering a greener and more efficient mode of transport for its over 21 million inhabitants. A new project, partially funded by France and the EU, aims to develop 15 ferry routes, upgrade the jetty system, and dredge routes to…
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Severe Economic Crisis in Nigeria Leads to Public Protests and Calls for Government Action
In Nigeria, the nation faces its most severe economic crisis in generations, triggering widespread protests over soaring living costs. The government, under President Bola Tinubu, has implemented measures such as scrapping a popular fuel subsidy and floating the country’s currency, the Naira, which has since dropped to an all-time low against the US Dollar. The…