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Nigeria

Okada And Keke Ban In Lagos State: Assessing Impacts

April 19, 2022

On February 1, 2020, the ban of the Lagos State Government (Africa’s industrial hub) on commercial bike riders (popularly referred as Okada) and tricyclists (popular as Marwa or Keke) became effective. In line with the Lagos State Transport Sector Reform Law 2018, the State government enacted the ban in six major local government areas and … Continue reading Okada And Keke Ban In Lagos State: Assessing Impacts

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Politics

Okada Ban In Lagos: A Government Basking In Its Echo Chamber

April 19, 2022

On Monday, January 27, 2020, the Lagos government announced a ban on the activities of Okada (Motorcycles) and Keke Napeps (Tricycles) in some Local Government Areas like Apapa, Lagos Mainland, Surulere, Eti Osa, Lagos Island, Ikeja, major bridges and highways from February 1. Read more about Politics The government said that a fleet of 65 … Continue reading Okada Ban In Lagos: A Government Basking In Its Echo Chamber

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News

Lagos Mulls On Bicycle Lane On Major Highways

April 19, 2022

By David Stephen. Still reeling from its unpopular ban of motorcycle-taxis on major highway in the state, the Lagos Government has announced its intent to create bicycle lanes on major highways in the state. The state Commissioner for Transport, Kayode Opeifa, at an event called ‘Park and Ride’ yesterday discussed the need and government effort. … Continue reading Lagos Mulls On Bicycle Lane On Major Highways

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