Buhari approves naming of railway complex after Goodluck Jonathan
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the naming of the Railway Complex in Agbor – the operational hub of the Itakpe-Warri line – after former President Goodluck Jonathan. This was disclosed…
NRC says MTTS cannot begin until inter-state travel ban is lifted, working out new operation guidelines
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) says train operations nationwide cannot commence until the ban on interstate travel occasioned by COVID-19 Â pandemic is lifted by Federal Government. Mr Niyi Alli, NRC…
Lockdown easing: NRC to concentrate on Apapa freight shuttles alone, says Lagos MTTS won’t resume yetÂ
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) says the Mass Transit Train Services (MTTS) in Lagos will not resume yet in spite of the gradual easing of COVID-19 lockdown in the state….
We won’t further increase Abuja-Kaduna rail fares – Amaechi
Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi The Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, on Monday, said the government will not further increase ticket prices on the Abuja-Kaduna rail route, in order…
No fixed date yet for resumption of suspended Lagos mass transit train services – NRC boss
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) says there is no date yet for the resumption of its suspended mass transit train services in Lagos. It, however, said that the project was…
I have no regret siting the transport university in Daura -Amaechi
Minister for Transportation, Mr Rotimi Amaechi The Minister for Transportation, Mr Rotimi Amaechi, said he had no regrets siting the transportation University in Daura. Amaechi said this at the…
Train shutdown: We sympathise with commuters – NRC boss
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) on Sunday said it sympathised with train commuters going through pains and difficulties due to the shutdown of daily operations of train services on the…
NRC restates need for more coaches to address high surge of passengers at train stations
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has restated the need for additional coaches to address the high surge of passengers being witnessed at the various train stations. Mr Paschal Nnorli, the…
Falana calls on government to recognise other heroes of June 12 struggle
Senior Advocate of Nigeria and Human rights lawyer, Mr Femi Falana, has urged the Federal Government to identify other heroes of the June 12 struggle. Mr Falana who was guest…
Cameroon conflict named world’s most neglected displacement crisis by aid workers
A conflict that has forced half a million people from their homes in Cameroon was on Wednesday named the world’s most neglected displacement crisis by aid workers who said the…