Community development
Borno Rolls Out Electric Buses, Sets N50 Per Trip Fare
Borno electric buses transport initiative launches with subsidised fares to ease fuel cost impact and improve mobility in Maiduguri
Borno State Government has deployed 20 electric buses for public transportation to reduce the impact of rising petrol prices, as part of a broader mobility and green energy initiative announced by spokesperson to the governor, Mr Dauda Illiya.
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The programme includes 17 buses with 49 seats, two with 37 seats, and one 28-seater, all designed to provide efficient and affordable transit across the state capital and surrounding areas.
Dauda Illiya said the fully air-conditioned buses can travel over 400 kilometres on a single charge, offering a cost-effective alternative to fuel-powered transport.
The rollout, which began on April 3, is focused on key routes within Maiduguri metropolis, where commuters have faced increasing transportation challenges due to fuel price hikes.
The initiative builds on an earlier intervention inaugurated by Bola Ahmed Tinubu in December 2025, which included the distribution of electric bicycles, tricycles, and vehicles to enhance mobility in the state.
To support operations, Governor Babagana Zulum has established what officials describe as the country’s largest electric vehicle charging terminal, with capacity to charge up to 50 vehicles simultaneously.
The scheme also features heavily subsidised fares, with the Borno Express Transport Service directed to maintain a flat rate of N50 per trip to shield residents from economic pressure.
Dauda Illiya noted that early feedback from commuters has been positive, with reports of reduced congestion and improved access to affordable transportation.
He added that the initiative reflects the government’s commitment to modernising transport infrastructure, promoting clean energy, and delivering relief to vulnerable residents.
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The deployment marks a significant step in the state’s transition towards sustainable mobility while addressing immediate economic challenges facing commuters.
Brands
Adron Group Eyes Agricultural Expansion as It Engages Niger Foods Breeding and Feedlot Center
In a significant move towards transforming Nigeria’s agricultural landscape and expanding opportunities within the nation’s agribusiness value chain, the Chairman/GCEO of Adron Group, Sir Aare Adetola Emmanuelking, paid a strategic visit to the Niger Foods Breeding and Feedlot Center to explore a landmark agricultural partnership.
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The high-level engagement between Adron Group and the Niger Foods Breeding and Feedlot Center focused on unlocking vast opportunities in the livestock industry and exploring the establishment of specialised Adron Farm Estates across Niger State, with the Center positioned to play a strategic facilitation role in the proposed collaboration.
Adron Homes and Properties, widely recognised as one of Nigeria’s foremost real estate development companies, has built a strong reputation for delivering secure, affordable and premium housing developments across the country.
Through this proposed initiative, the Group is set to extend its proven expertise in structured estate development into the agricultural sector.
The proposed Adron Farm Estates are envisioned as purpose-built agricultural communities, providing structured, secure and infrastructure-driven land layouts designed to support commercial farming, livestock production and agro-processing.
During a tour of the Niger Foods Breeding and Feedlot Center, discussions between the leadership of Adron Group and the Center highlighted the critical role of modern infrastructure and structured development in addressing the challenges of Nigeria’s fragmented agricultural market system.
The proposed collaboration seeks to combine Adron Group’s extensive experience in land development and infrastructure with the agricultural expertise, livestock production capacity and market development experience of the Niger Foods Breeding and Feedlot Center, with the objective of creating a new and sustainable model for agricultural development.
Beyond enhancing food production and unlocking new opportunities in livestock and agribusiness, the initiative is expected to stimulate rural development, create employment opportunities, attract investment and strengthen the agricultural value chain across Niger State.
The collaboration between Adron Group and the Niger Foods Breeding and Feedlot Center also holds the potential to position Niger State as a major hub for integrated agricultural and real estate development, while demonstrating how strategic partnerships between the real estate and agricultural sectors can unlock new possibilities for economic growth and national development.
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As discussions between both organisations progress, the proposed partnership represents another bold step by Adron Group towards exploring innovative development models that respond to emerging opportunities, create sustainable communities and contribute meaningfully to Nigeria’s economic transformation.
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