Dispatch riders in Nigeria’s capital just hit pause on deliveries, and here’s the reason
Operators across Abuja protested a new ₦15,000 permit levy introduced by the Abuja Municipal Area Council and FCT authorities, calling it duplicate taxation on an already stretched business.
They say this isn’t just about refusing regulation, it’s more about survival.
Between registrations, existing levies, and operational costs, the margins are thinning. For many riders, each new charge directly reduces daily take-home income.
The group has now appealed to Nyesom Wike to intervene, review the tax structure, and unify collections to prevent exploitation.
Government officials have come out to say that the concerns will be reviewed.
For now, deliveries, businesses that rely on them, and livelihoods hang in the balance.
If you rely on dispatch services for your business or daily life in Abuja how has this situation affected you so far?
