Transport

Lagos-Ibadan cargo rail service to ease road traffic congestion, enhance durability

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 15 February 2025 0

BY TEMITOPE ADEBAYO The recent re-launch of the Lagos-Ibadan Cargo Rail Service by the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) in partnership with APM Terminals (APMT) marks a pivotal moment in Nigeria’s transportation landscape. This initiative is set to significantly ease road traffic

Transport

Transport Commissioner leads key officials Redline Rail passenger ride

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 30 August 2024 0

By Temitope Adebayo *Confirms readiness for passenger operation As part of the ongoing trial phase, the Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi, led key officials from the Ministry of Transportation on a non-fee-paying ride aboard the Redline Rail. The journey, which took place between Ikeja and Agbado, marked a significant milestone in the […]

News

Rail modernization programme to connect all state capitals-Sambo

Ihesiulo Grace 13 November 2022 0

By Temitope Adebayo The Minister Of Transportation, Mu’azu Jaji Sambo had assured Nigerians that the Rail Modernization Programme would connect every state capital in Nigeria. Sambo gave the assurance while delivering a speech on behalf of Vice President Yemi Osibanjo at the 20th Convocation Ceremony of Igbinedion University, Okada. He inferred that President

Politics

Ex-lawmaker urges Sanwo-Olu to prioritise rail development

Ihesiulo Grace 17 November 2019 0

Lagos – A former Lagos lawmaker, Mr Dipo Olorunrinu, on Sunday called on Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu to invest in rail infrastructure in the state. Olorunrinu, who represented Amuwo-Odofin Constituency I in the 8th Lagos State House of Assembly, that over dependence on roads was not sustainable for the commercial city. He spoke against the backdrop […]

News

Reps to probe rail accidents nationwide

Ihesiulo Grace 29 November 2017 0

The House of Representatives on Tuesday resolved to investigate the spate of rail accidents that have occurred across the country resulting in the deaths of motorists. Dismayed by the November 16 rail accident which occurred at the Fagba area of Ifako Ijaye Federal Constituency of Lagos state, the lawmakers passed the resolution er adopting the […]

News Nigeria

Buhari approves two new rail lines

Ihesiulo Grace 25 August 2017 0

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved a rail line from Kano to his hometown in Daura, Jibia local government areas of Katsina state. This was disclosed by Rotimi Ameachi, the minister of transportation, at The Osasu Show Symposium — which bothers on the economy and its effects on the less privileged. According to Ameachi, the president […]