The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has moved to reassure passengers that disruptions on the Abuja–Kaduna rail line are part of a temporary setback, not a sign that the service is being abandoned. The assurance came from the NRC’s Chief Public Relations Officer, Mr Callistus Unyimadu, who issued a statement on Tuesday addressing claims in a…
The Abuja-Kaduna train derailment is the second to occur at the same station within 13 months. Photo credit: NSIB The Senate has resolved to establish an ad hoc committee to conduct a comprehensive investigation into the persistent derailments of the country’s rail lines. The probe, which will include a public hearing, aims to uncover…
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has moved to reassure the public following the derailment of its Abuja-Kaduna passenger service, announcing the creation of an incident desk to handle information requests and provide regular progress reports. NRC Managing Director, Dr Kayode Opeifa, revealed the measures in a statement issued in Lagos on Wednesday. Dedicated telephone lines…
The Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy, Alhaji Adegboyega Oyetola, says the ministry is moving toward integrating road, rail and inland waterways connectivity to the ports. Adegboyega said this during the third Maritime Transportation Industry Breakfast on Wednesday in Lagos. The theme of the event is, “Prospects for Accelerated Growth and other Matters Arising”. Oyetola,…
The Chairman, Senate Committee on Land Transport, Sen. Adamu Aliero, says the African Development Bank has released $350 million to the Federal Govemment for construction of a rail line from Kano to Maradi. Aliero disclosed this during an oversight visit of the committee to the Nigeria Railway Corporation (NRC) on Monday in Lagos. He added…
