Kano-Maradi railway line
7 Jul 2023
The contractor responsible for the Kano-Maradi Standard Gauge Railway lines, Mota-Engil Nigeria Limited, received heavy-duty equipment worth over $200 million at Tin-Can Island Port in Lagos. The equipment, which arrived at the port during the week, is seen as a valuable addition to Mota-Engil’s already impressive inventory. During the equipment delivery in Lagos, the company’s…
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