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Nigeria: Are e-scooters the future of transport?

Oreyeni-Oti Odunayo

Lagos traffic is legendary. Aside from the long hours spent, the environment suffers from the fumes emanating from petrol and diesel cars. Can electric scooters provide a faster, cleaner way to travel in Nigeria?

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