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Nigeria @64: FG distribute 2000 CNG-powered tricycles to youths

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The Federal Government has distributed 2,000 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)-powered tricycles to youths as part of commitment by President Bola Tinubu to alleviate the daily struggles of young persons. The Minister of Youth Development, Dr Jamila Ibrahim, said this in Abuja on Tuesday during the

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ABSG announces restrictions on tricycles, motorcycles operations

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BY UGOCHUKWU UGOJI-EKE Following the recent security situation in some parts of the state, Abia state government has announced the restriction of the operation of tricycles and motorcycles between the hours of 7pm and 6am daily in Aba and Umuahia with effect from 1st July , 2024. The Commissioner for Local Goverment and Chieftaincy Affairs, […]

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Delta to enforce ban on tricycles plying highways

Ihesiulo Grace 16 June 2020 0

Delta State Government is set to begin enforcement of the ban on tricycles popularly known as Keke NAPEP from plying federal highways. This was made known on Monday at the Government House Annexe Warri during a meeting with the State Taskforce Chairman on Environment, Mr. Sylvester Oromoni and the Keke Union Executive in warri and […]

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Bauchi procures 1,000 tricycles to replace banned commercial motorcycles

Ihesiulo Grace 25 May 2020 0

The Bauchi state government has announced that it has purchased 1,000 tricycles for onward distribution to those affected by the recent ban on commercial motorcycle operations in the state. This was contained in a press statement issued by Comrade Muktar Gidado, Senior Special Assistant on Media to Governor Bala Mohammed on Monday. He said that […]

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COVID-19: Essential services workers decry ban on motorcycles, tricycles in Nasarawa

Ihesiulo Grace 24 April 2020 0

The ban on commercial motorcycles and tricycles by the Nasarawa state government has caused a lot of hardship to workers delivering essential services in the state. A cross section of the concerned workers have narrated the difficulties they go through to get to their offices in an interview with our correspondent on Friday in Lafia. […]

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COVID-19: Tricycles limited to one passenger in Plateau

Ihesiulo Grace 28 March 2020 0

The Plateau State Government has limited the number of commuters that plies Tricycles popularly known as Keke-napep in the State to one passenger, aimed at putting further checks to stop the spread of the dread Coronavirus from getting to the State. This was disclosed to newsmen on Saturday in Jos, by the Secretary to Government […]

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COVID-19: Tricycles limited to one passenger in Plateau

Ihesiulo Grace 28 March 2020 0

By Kingsley Chukwuka, Jos The Plateau State Government has limited the number of commuters that plies Tricycles popularly known as Keke-napep in the State to one passenger, aimed at putting further checks to stop the spread of the dread Coronavirus from getting to the State. This was disclosed to newsmen on Saturday in Jos, by […]

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No going back on motorcycles and tricycles ban in Lagos – Hamzat

Ihesiulo Grace 15 February 2020 0

The Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat has reaffirmed that the State Government will not reconsider its decision on its ban of motorcycles and tricycles from major roads to secure lives and reduce vices in the state.  The Deputy Governor noted “the essence of this ban is to ensure that the lives of […]

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Why okada, tricycle ban should be sustained – Lagos govt

Ihesiulo Grace 15 February 2020 0

The Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its decision to ban commercial motorcycles (okada) and tricycles (keke) on major roads in Lagos metropolis. In a statement issued by his office on Friday, the state Deputy Gov. Obafemi Hamzat said that the government was determined to reduce accidents and vices associated with the use of motorcycles and […]

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Lagos police impounds 188 motorcycles, 78 tricycles, arrest 40 violators

Ihesiulo Grace 2 February 2020 0

The Lagos state Police Command on Sunday said a total of 188 motorcycles and 78 tricycles were impounded during the enforcement of the state government’s directive on the ban of motorcycles and tricycles in some local government areas in the state. While 40 violators were said to have been arrested, the state Commissioner of Police, […]

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Excitement as solar-powered tricycles hit Nigerian market

Ihesiulo Grace 30 October 2017 0

A Nigerian company, Oldang International Limited, on Sunday, launched the sales of solar-powered tricycles to enhance public transportation in the country. The company’s Chief Executive, Mr. Olubunmi Oluwadare, said at the launch in Lagos that the solar- powered, fuel-less tricycle popularly called “keke,” would gradually phase out petrol engine tricycles across the

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Reps urge FG to register motorcycles, tricycles to stem crime

Ihesiulo Grace 4 May 2017 0

The House of Representatives on Thursday urged the federal government to register motorcycles and tricycles across the country to increase revenue and reduce accidents on the roads. The house also mandated the Committee on Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) to interface with the Directorate of Road Transport Service and other stakeholders on the matter and […]