Morning recap: CNG: States race to cut transport fares, 8,000 communities, 4,500 schools at risk over flood, other top stories

Good morning. Here are the key stories making headlines today in Nigeria and beyond.

1. CNG: States race to cut transport fares. Following President Tinubu's directive, states are implementing the CNG initiative at varying paces. Some regions have initiated subsidized transport services, while others grapple with infrastructure challenges and conversion costs. The uneven rollout has sparked concerns about the ability to deliver fare reductions nationwide within the set timeline.

President Tinubu has urged states to work with transport unions and commercial operators to ensure savings pass on to commuters through lower fares.

2. Flood risk: 8,000 communities and 4,500 schools in danger. The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency has issued a National Flood Advisory warning 15 states and over 8,000 communities, along with 4,500 schools, could face floods between September 19-25. Rising river levels threaten vulnerable infrastructure, including homes, healthcare facilities, markets, religious buildings and agricultural lands in states like Imo, Delta, and Lagos.