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A line of vehicles pulled over at the roadside in Lagos while uniformed officials inspect their number plates and documentation.

Lagos Impounds 175 Vehicles Over Illegal Dealer Number Plates

The Lagos State Government has impounded 175 vehicles found to be carrying illegal dealer number plates, as part of an enforcement drive aimed at curbing fraudulent vehicle documentation in Nigeria’s commercial capital. According to AllAfrica, citing Premium Times, the authorities said the dealer plates recovered from the vehicles would be confiscated, while the impounded vehicles […]

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Cyclists riding across a steel-truss bridge in an American downtown with a river and skyline in the background.

Portland’s E-Bike Program Highlights Benefits of Urban Cycling Incentives

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Cities across the United States are increasingly turning to electric bicycle incentive programs as a tool to reshape urban mobility, and Portland, Oregon has emerged as a frequently cited example. According to Urban Milwaukee, the Pacific Northwest city’s e-bike initiative has drawn attention for the range of benefits it offers residents, from lower transportation costs

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Major Crash at Birimso Bridge Diverts Traffic on Ghana’s Accra-Kumasi Highway

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A serious road crash at Birimso Bridge on the N6 Highway has forced authorities to divert traffic between Accra and Kumasi, Ghana’s two largest cities, according to AllAfrica, citing the Ghanaian Times. The Ghanaian Times reported that motorists traveling along the key corridor were facing major delays as a result of the incident at the

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