Tinubu Promises Rail Link, Backs Infrastructure Push For Enugu

AYOMIDE TIWATAYO, Lagos President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assured leaders from Enugu State of stronger federal backing for key infrastructure projects, including a proposed rail connection linking Parako to Enugu — a project widely seen as vital to unlocking economic activity in the South-East. The President gave the assurance on Tuesday while hosting a delegation…

Otti Plans Abia Railway, Ramps Up Other Projects

The Abia State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to modern transportation, urban renewal and housing development, with a proposed railway project in Umuahia forming a key part of its infrastructure drive. The state Commissioner for Information, Okey Kanu, disclosed this on Monday while briefing journalists on the outcome of the State Executive Council meeting presided…

NRC Pushes For Stronger Rail-Port Linkages To Boost Logistics Efficiency

The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has renewed calls for deeper integration between the nation’s rail and port systems as part of efforts to improve freight movement and strengthen Nigeria’s logistics value chain. Speaking at the quarterly stakeholders’ engagement of the Nigerian Ports Consultative Council (NPCC), the Managing Director of NRC, Kayode Opeifa, stressed that ongoing…

FG Sets Up Panel To Scrutinise $200bn Nationwide High-Speed Rail Project

The Federal Government on Thursday inaugurated an inter-agency committee to assess the feasibility of a proposed $200bn gas-powered high-speed rail project spanning about 4,000 kilometres across the country. Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, who inaugurated the panel in Abuja, said the committee would evaluate the credibility of the proposal submitted by…