Tag: Railway Project
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Buhari Flags Off Nigeria-Niger Railway Project
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday flagged off the groundbreaking ceremony of the Kano-Katsina-Jibiya-Maradi railway project with a branch line to Dutse in Jigawa State. Speaking virtually from the State House in Abuja, the president said that the project, when completed, will enhance economic activities, particularly the trans-Saharan trade between the two countries. He urged private…
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Lagos Govt announces adjustment to road closure for railway project
Lagos State Government has announced a slight adjustment in the dates for the temporary closure of the Railway Level Crossing at Ilupeju, Ogunmokun, Jibowu and Yaba in continuation of the ongoing Nigerian Railway Modernisation Project (Lagos-Ibadan section). A statement issued on Sunday by the State Ministry of Transportation noted that the closure of the Railway…
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FG approves $6.7bn for construction of Ibadan – Kaduna railway project
The Federal Executive Council (FEC), presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari, on Wednesday approved 6.7billion dollars for the construction of Ibadan-Kaduna standard gauge railway project. Addressing State House correspondents on the outcome of the meeting of the Federal Executive Council (FEC), held at State House Council Chamber Abuja, the Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi said…