Railway

Nigeria’s Transport Unions Unite in Endorsement of Tinubu for 2027 Re-Election

Nigeria’s transport sector has consolidated into a unified political force with the launch of “Transporters for Tinubu 2027,” a coalition of major unions endorsing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election campaign.
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NRC Targets Full Electrification of National Rail Network in Five Years

The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has announced plans to electrify the country’s entire rail network within the next five years, marking a significant step toward modernising the nation’s transport infrastructure.
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CIoTA Confers Honorary Fellowship on Kaduna Governor Uba Sani, Signs MoU with IoD, and Inducts

The Chartered Institute of Transport Administration of Nigeria (CIoTA) officially inaugurated its 7th National Transport Conference in Abuja, a pivotal gathering focused on the theme “Repositioning Nigeria’s Transport Infrastructure and
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Warri-Itakpe Train Service Suspended Following Derailment Four Days After Resumption

The Warri-Itakpe train service has been halted after a derailment occurred on Saturday, merely four days after the route resumed operations. The incident was confirmed by the Nigeria Railway Corporation
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Warri–Itakpe Train Service Resumes Operation

Following a suspension of more than two months, the Warri–Itakpe Train Service is set to resume operations on Wednesday, according to a statement by the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC). The
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FG Moves to Link Seaports by Rail for Efficient Cargo Movement

The Federal Government has unveiled plans to connect all major seaports in Nigeria by rail, in a bid to ease cargo evacuation, reduce logistics costs, and enhance trade efficiency. Minister
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Federal Government Reiterates Pledge for Affordable Housing for Railway Workers

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to addressing the housing needs of Nigerian workers, with specific focus on staff of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC). The Minister of Housing
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Lagos Assembly Moves to Establish State Railway Corporation

The Lagos State House of Assembly held a public hearing on a bill to establish the Lagos State Railway Corporation, aimed at strengthening the city’s transport infrastructure and improving the
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Dispatch Rider Killed in Tragic Collision with Train at Lagos Level Crossing

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has issued a renewed safety appeal following a fatal incident on Thursday, where a dispatch rider was struck and killed by a train
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NRC Decries Rising Vandalism of Railway Facilities

The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has expressed concern over the increasing cases of vandalism of its railway facilities across the country, describing the acts as a major threat to the
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