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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

Lagos Governor Announces 50% Fare Reduction to Mark Second Anniversary of Blue Line Rail Service

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has announced a 50% discount on fares for the Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT) Blue Line, effective Thursday, September 4, 2025, to commemorate the system’s second anniversary.

admin September 3, 2025 No Comment

Nigeria Awaits Abuja-Kaduna Train Derailment Report Within 23 Days

The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has announced it will deliver a preliminary report on the recent Abuja-Kaduna train derailment within 23 days. The incident, which occurred on August 26,

admin September 2, 2025 No Comment

N4.8 Billion Railway Revenue Under Threat as Abuja-Kaduna and Warri-Itakpe Services Remain Suspended

The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) faces a significant risk of missing its N4.8 billion revenue target for the year, following the suspension of services on two major rail corridors: the

admin September 1, 2025 No Comment

Ministers Dismiss Sabotage in Abuja-Kaduna Train Derailment, Cite Operational Cause

The Minister of Transportation, Saidu Ahmed Alkali, and the Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), Dr. Kayode Opeifa, have assured the public of the safety of the

admin August 31, 2025 No Comment

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