Senate passes bill proposing N50,000 fine for hawking, preaching in commercial vehicles

The Nigerian Senate has passed the Federal Road Safety Corps (Amendment) Bill 2026, introducing a N50,000 fine for anyone convicted of hawking, trading, or preaching in commercial vehicles. The legislation, forwarded for presidential assent, also imposes a N50,000 fine, six months' imprisonment, or both for motorists who refuse roadside breath tests. Penalties for drunk driving increase from N5,000 to N100,000 with up to two years in prison, and fines for speeding and reckless driving rise to N100,000.