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The status recorded for “Solar Powered Electric Taxi Service” is Planned.

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Solar Powered Electric Taxi Service

Sector: Automotive • Location: Makurdi, Benue, Nigeria

Source: Vanguard News

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Planned

The Benue Investment Property Company (BIPC) has launched a solar powered electric taxi service named Green Wheel Taxi in Makurdi, aimed at promoting eco-friendly transportation and reducing carbon emissions. The initiative is expected to create over 8,500 jobs and includes plans to roll out 500 electric taxis across Benue State by December 2025.

Status: Prospective
Sector: Automotive, Electric Vehicles (EVs), Solar
Location: Makurdi, Benue, Nigeria
Updated: 22 Jul 2026
Source: Vanguard News

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The project “Solar Powered Electric Taxi Service” is an infrastructure initiative in the Automotive sector, located in Makurdi, Benue, Nigeria. Taiyo aggregates data on it from Vanguard News.

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Original status	Planned
Taiyo status	Prospective
Taiyo last update	2026-07-22

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Description	The Benue Investment Property Company (BIPC) has launched a solar powered electric taxi service named Green Wheel Taxi in Makurdi, aimed at promoting eco-friendly transportation and reducing carbon emissions. The initiative is expected to create over 8,500 jobs and includes plans to roll out 500 electric taxis across Benue State by December 2025.
Original sector	Transportation

Location

Country	Nigeria
State	Benue
City	Makurdi

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Sector	Automotive, Electric Vehicles (EVs), Solar
Article published date	2025-05-09

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