NONE 20251231141634482 wseas/wseas content-registration-form+ja@crossref.org content-registration-form WSEAS TRANSACTIONS ON BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS 1109-9526 2224-2899 Koziba Motlhabane School of Science Zhejiang University of Science and Technology, 318, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, zip code: 310023, CHINA Tao Xiangxing School of Science Zhejiang University of Science and Technology, 318, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, zip code: 310023, CHINA The expansion of urban transport systems and the increase in population have led to severe traffic congestion, causing significant inconvenience to people. In Lagos, Nigeria, traffic congestion has long been a persistent problem, affecting students' academic performance, public health, educational outcomes, and business productivity. This study examines the potential of machine learning (ML) techniques to mitigate the adverse effects of traffic congestion in Lagos, with implications for students, health, education, and businesses. 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