FG Extends Free Train Rides Till Sunday The Federal Government has extended the free train ride initiative till Sunday to further reduce financial pressure on travellers heading to various destinations after the festive period. The Managing Director, Nigerian Railway Corporation, NRC, Mr Fidet Okhiria, revealed this...

NRC to Begin Night Operations in Q2 The Nigeria Railway Corporation has concluded plans to launch night operations before the second quarter of 2024. The Managing Director of NRC, Fidet Okhiria, disclosed this during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Monday. He started, “What...

2024 Budget: FG Earmarks N33.1bn For Railway Projects The federal government has earmarked N33.1bn for various railway projects across the country. The N33.1bn which is contained in the 2024 budget of the Ministry of Transportation covers several projects as listed in the budget document ERGP 13177707. The...

NRC Remittance Drops, Generates N345m In 9 Months The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has remitted N345 million in revenue for 2023, covering January to September. The Managing Director of NRC, Mr. Fidet Okhiria, stated that their revenue was reduced because of insecurity. He stated this while speaking...

Transport Minister Inaugurates Freight Services On Apapa-Ibadan Cargo Rail The Minister of Transportation, Senator Saidu Alkali has inaugurated the first cargo movement from the Lagos-Ibadan rail corridor during his first official tour of the rail corridor on Tuesday. The minister kicked off the tour at the...

Abuja–Kaduna Train Service Resumes December 5 — FG The Federal Government on Thursday, announced that services along the Abuja–Kaduna rail corridor would resume on December 5. The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) had on March 29, 2022, suspended train service along the route after terrorists attacked a...