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3 Mar
The Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), Fidet Okhiria, has assured that the Port Harcourt to Aba rail line would commence full operation before the end of March, 2024.
17 Jan
The federal government has advocated exploring public-private partnerships to oversee the installation and maintenance of scanning technology at the nation’s seaports to sustain efficiency and foster innovation in cargo inspection processes.
5 Jan
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has announced the restoration of passenger and freight trains while increasing trips across the country.The Managing Director, Fidet Okhiria, said: “We are going to increase the number of train trips..
5 Jan
China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC), the contractor laying tracks on the Eastern Narrow Railway project, said it has completed tracks laying on the Port Harcourt to Aba section.
2 Jan
Managing Director, Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), Fidet Okhiria, has said the corporation will begin six train trips daily on the Standard Gauge Train across board in 2024.
31 Dec
The Nigerian Railways Corporation (NRC), has decried the spate of vandalism on its rail lines, disclosing it has lost about 150,000 rail clips to thieves in the last two years.
29 Dec
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has lamented the vandalisation of its rail tracks, saying it has lost 100,000 clips on Lagos-Ibadan and Abuja-Kaduna train services.
23 Nov
The Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), Fidet Okhiria, has said that staff of the agency involved in ticket racketeering have been sacked and others demoted.
22 Nov
The Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), Fidet Okhiria, said Wednesday that members of staff involved in ticket racketeering have been sacked, while some with fewer offences have been demoted.
17 Nov
Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), Fidet Okhiria, said rail will emerge as the leader in Nigeria’s transport system when connectivity with all state capitals, including the Federal Capital Territory, and major industrial hubs is achieved. Okhiria said this would lead to the facilitation of effective distribution of goods, farm produce and services…
25 Oct
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has announced that it will launch electronic ticketing (e-ticketing) on its standard gauge network next week.
4 Aug 2023
Stakeholders in the transportation sector have advocated for regional connectivity of rail networks in the country to boost intercity trade and facilitate development.

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