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EconomyAs petrol prices soar, electric bikes gain ground in Nigeria

Riders in Gombe, Nigeria, are increasingly switching to electric motorcycles to reduce fuel and maintenance costs after petrol prices surged. Although the bikes cost about 1 million naira, early adopters report substantial savings. Unreliable electricity, however, remains a major barrier to wider adoption.

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AAl Jazeera★★★☆☆2026-08-16 01:43Original

As petrol prices soar, electric bikes gain ground in Nigeria
As petrol prices soar, electric bikes gain ground in NigeriaEconomy