FG postpone start of Port Harcourt-Aba train service to April – Minister
The Federal Government has postponed the launch of the Port Harcourt-Aba train service to April from the initially planned start date at the end […]
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Nigeria to save $326.895m from agreement with INTELS on contentious pilotage contract
The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has explained how INTELS Nigeria Limited waived $193 million as part of deliberate and conscious effort to resolve the stalemate […]
FG decries slow pace of work on Port Harcourt-Maiduguri railway by CCECC
The Minister of Transportation, Sen. Saidu Alkali, has expressed disappointment over the slow pace of work on the reconstruction of the Eastern Railway Corridor […]
Lagos-Kano narrow gauge freight operations begins December — Minister
The Minister of Transportation, Sen. Sa’idu Alkali, has said that the freight wagon haulage on the narrow gauge from Lagos to Kano will begin in […]
FG to implement far-reaching security strategies on railway corridors — Minister
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The Federal Government has affirmed that it would implement far-reaching, all-round security strategies along the Abuja-Kaduna rail corridor amd other […]
Litigations stalling Ogoni clean up, Calabar dredging – FG
Minister of Environment, Mohammed Abdullahi has blamed some Civil Society Organisations as well as some individuals in Rivers of stalling Ogoni clean up through unnecessary […]
Abuja–Kaduna train service resumes Dec. 5 – FG
The Federal Government have announced that services along the Abuja–Kaduna rail corridor would resume on Dec.5. Mr Fidet Okhiria, Managing Director of Nigeria Railway Corporation(NRC) […]
Osinbajo calls for more investments in open universities
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has called for more investments in Open Universities in the country and expansion of capacities of tertiary institutions. Osinbajo in a […]
Itakpe-Ajaokuta-Warri rail line to link Abuja – Minister
The Federal Government has assured that the Itakpe-Ajaokuta-Warri rail line will be constructed to link Abuja for ease of transportation for people along the corridor. […]
Abuja-Kaduna rail services resume November, says Minister
The Federal Government, on Monday announced the re-opening of train services on the Abuja-Kaduna Rail corridor on November. The Minister of Transportation, Mr Mu’azu Sambo, […]
FG set to lift 100m Nigerians out of poverty – Sambo
The Minister of Transportation, Mu’azu Sambo, has said that the Federal Government is set to generate 21 million full time jobs and lift 35 million […]
No ransom was paid for release of Abuja-Kaduna train victims – FG
The Federal Government has said that no kobo was paid for the release of the 23 kidnapped passengers earlier abducted on the ill-fated Abuja-Kaduna train […]
Foreign loan hinders Abuja-Kano, Port-Harcourt Maiduguri rail project- Sambo
The Ministry of Transportation said construction of the Abuja-Kano and Port-Harcourt-Maiduguri rail projects was being delayed by Federal Government’s delay in securing the 85 per […]
Transportation minister applauds NIMASA’s capacity development initiatives
The Minister of Transportation, Alhaji Mu’azu Sambo, has commended the management of Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) for its capacity development initiatives in […]
Train attack: FG determined to ensure release of passengers still in captivity
The Federal Government is determined to ensure the release of victims of the Abuja-Kaduna train attack still in captivity, according to the Minister of Transportation, […]
Kaduna train attack: We’ll do our best to secure release of remaining abductees – Buhari
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday in Abuja met with representatives of victims of Kaduna Train abduction, assuring them that the […]
Abuja-Kaduna train: FG gives conditions for resuming operations
MInister of Transportation,Mu’azu Sambo says appropriate technology will be installed before resuming train operations on Abuja- Kaduna route. Sambo also expressed the hope that all […]
2023 elections: Vote for right candidates – Amaechi urges Nigerians
Minister of Transportation, Mr Rotimi Amaechi, has urged the Nigerian electorate to vote the right people into positions of authority, to salvage the country from […]
Amaechi visits Tinubu’s Lagos political base to seek support for his presidential bid
Minister of Transportation and 2023 presidential aspirant, Mr Rotimi Amaechi, met with the leadership of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) on Thursday in Lagos […]
Badagry seaport to generate $2.6bn when operational – FG
The Federal Government says the Badagry Seaport is estimated to generate about 2.6 billion dollars and create 5,000 direct and indirect jobs when operational. Mr […]