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LAMATA to Host International Conference on Sustainable Urban Mobility

The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) has announced plans to host the 2025 International Conference on Sustainable Urban Mobility (SUMConference25) in Lagos. The three-day event, scheduled to take place

admin October 3, 2025 No Comment

Federal Government Announces Major Growth in Rail and Water Transport

President Bola Tinubu has announced that the Federal Government recorded a significant 40% growth in rail transport and a 27% expansion in water transport over the past 28 months, underscoring

admin October 2, 2025 No Comment

Abuja–Kaduna Train Service to Resume October 1

The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has announced that the suspended Abuja–Kaduna passenger train service will resume operations on October 1, 2025, releasing a preliminary schedule for travelers. The resumption follows

admin September 29, 2025 No Comment

Nigerian Railway Corporation Announces Significant Progress in Abuja-Kaduna Line Recovery

The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has reported substantial progress in the recovery and repair efforts following the derailment of an Abuja-Kaduna train on August 26. The incident occurred near the

admin September 23, 2025 No Comment

Nigeria Launches National Initiative to Train Articulated Vehicle Drivers, Curb Road Accidents

The Federal Government has announced a major initiative to mandate specialized training and certification for drivers of trucks and articulated vehicles, aiming to significantly reduce the rising number of deadly

admin September 19, 2025 No Comment

Nigeria to Power National High-Speed Rail Network with Natural Gas

The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Dr. Ekperikpe Ekpo, has announced plans to utilize Nigeria’s extensive natural gas reserves to fuel the country’s forthcoming high-speed rail network. The

admin September 17, 2025 No Comment

Nigeria Targets 8,500MW Gas-Powered High-Speed Rail to Drive Economic Growth

The Federal Government has announced plans to develop a gas-powered high-speed rail system that will be supported by an 8,500 megawatt (MW) electricity generation project aimed at boosting industrial growth

admin September 16, 2025 No Comment

Kano-Maradi Railway Project 60% Complete, On Track for 2027 Delivery

The Minister of Transportation, Said Alkali, has announced that the 387-kilometer Kano-Maradi railway project, which includes a new extension to Dutse in Jigawa State, has now reached 60% completion. The

admin September 15, 2025 No Comment

President Tinubu Champions Rail Infrastructure as Cornerstone for Nigeria’s Economic Ascent at Abuja Conference

His Excellency President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR has declared strategic investments in rail infrastructure to be the fundamental bedrock of national development and a prerequisite for Nigeria’s global economic competitiveness.

admin September 15, 2025 No Comment

House of Representatives Issues 48-Hour Ultimatum to Transport Minister Over Kaduna Train Derailment

The House of Representatives Committee on Land Transport has issued a 48-hour ultimatum to the Minister of Transportation, Sa’idu Ahmed Alkali, to appear before it following his absence at a

admin September 9, 2025 No Comment

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