Nigeria, July 1 -- The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) says the average fare paid by commuters for bus journeys within Nigerian cities rose to N1,431.25 per trip in May, underscoring the continued rise in transport costs across the country.

The bureau disclosed this in its latest Transport Fare Watch report released on Tuesday.

According to the report, the average intra-city bus fare increased by 2.43 per cent from N1,397.27 recorded in April. On a year-on-year basis, the fare rose by 38.63 per cent from N1,032.46 paid in May 2025.

The NBS said fares increased across major transport categories during the month, including intercity bus services, domestic air travel, motorcycle (okada) rides and water transport, although the monthly ...