Passengers safe as Abuja-Kaduna train derails – NRC
NRC says a team of engineers is already at the site to restore the affected locations.
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Why cargo haulage on Lagos-Ibadan rail was stalled for two years
Former President Muhammadu Buhari inaugurated the 157-kilometresLagos-Ibadan rail on 10 June 2021 for passenger services and to ease cargo evacuation ...
Terrorists plotting attack on Abuja-Kaduna train, SSS warns
The SSS warned in the letter dated August 11 that a “Coalition of Banditry Syndicate” are planning to attack the ...
NRC denies rumoured resumption date of Abuja-Kaduna rail service
Service along the Abuja-Kaduna rail corridor was halted due to a terrorist attack on 28 March, which led to the ...
Train Attack: Gunmen threaten to kill captives unless…
He, however, did not state what the demands are. But stated that the government knew what they wanted.
Train Attack: 21 passengers still missing, seven coaches recovered –Official
He said seven coaches have been recovered while the Corporation had intensified efforts towards restoration of the services.
Train Attack: Kaduna residents call on govt to declare days of mourning
Many residents who spoke to our reporter called on the government to declare three days national mourning.
FEC approves $2.8m for Ibadan-Lagos, Port Harcourt-Maiduguri rail projects
The money will be used to procure rolling stocks operational maintenance equipment for the new railway projects corridors in Ibadan ...
Nigerian filmmaker, Rogers Ofime, to shoot first-ever Nollywood movie on moving train
Richard Mofe Damijo (RMD), Rahama Sadau, Uzee Usman, and Yvonne Nelson will play the lead roles in the movie.
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NRC postpones resumption of Lagos-Kano train service
The decision was taken due a damaged rail track.
NRC speaks on Abuja-Kaduna train attack, assures of safety
Some national dailies that a train conveying passengers to Abuja from Kaduna was attacked by suspected gunmen.
Delay in appointing ministers slowed work on Lagos-Ibadan rail – Amaechi
“What we are saying is that they (contractors) need approvals from the cabinet and luckily that cabinet is in place ...
Nigeria moving towards cholera outbreak in IDP camps – NRC
''About 466 people share one latrine at one of the displacement camps in Borno.''
1000 contractors apply for Nigerian Railway Corporation’s projects
The exercise may be concluded by the end of October.
Osun free train ride: Hundreds of passengers stranded at Lagos terminal
The normal fare per passenger for Lagos-Osogbo trip by train is N1,500.
Nigeria to deploy 150km/hour locomotive on Abuja-Kaduna rail
A second locomotive for the rail line is set to arrive in two weeks.
Nigeria rail workers support concession of train lines
The workers, however, opposed what they termed a "wholesale transfer" of their liabilities to the would-be concessionaire.
Over 700,000 passengers use train in Lagos district in 4 months – NRC
Sixteen trains service the Lagos district every day.
Nigeria confirms 4 dead from train accident
A rear portion of the train that derailed led to the death of the four persons.
Machete-wielding man attacks train in Lagos
The attack was allegedly aimed at the train driver.
Workers see solution to Nigeria’s unemployment problem in steel industry reactivation
The reactivation of Ajaokuta Steel Company alone could create jobs for no fewer than 140,000 Nigerians.
Ex-Lagos Governor, Otedola, dies at 87
Mr. Otedola was the Third Republic governor of Lagos. A former governor of Lagos State, Michael Otedola, has died at ...
IBB’s two party solution, By Chido Onumah
Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, also known as IBB, must be a deeply-troubled man; a retired general haunted by his past. There ...
Nigeria railway workers suspend nationwide strike
The Nigeria Union of Railways Workers says its proposed nationwide strike has been suspended. Martins Akinyanju, Secretary of the union, told the News ...