Day: 7 November 2023

28 Nigerian states navigable for water transportation – FG

The Federal Government has disclosed that 28 out of 36 Nigerian states are navigable, hence, its decision to explore water transportation to reduce the burden on roads. This was disclosed by the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, National Inland Waterways Authority, NIWA, Bola Oyebamiji while speaking with newsmen in Ilesa, Osun state at the weekend. He …

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Lagos Blue Light Rail will boost productivity, and reduce traffic — NAN MD

The managing director of the News Agency of Nigeria, Ali Ali, says the Lagos Blue Light Rail operations in Lagos State will boost productivity and reduce traffic congestion. Mr Ali spoke after boarding the train to other stations of the train in Lagos on Sunday. The managing director commended the state government on the platform …

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Abuja-Kaduna Railway: Improving investment, facilitating trade

The Abuja-Kaduna Railway, executed by CCECC Nigeria Limited, stands as Nigeria’s first modern railway, marking the continent’s inaugural instance of “Made in China” and “Chinese standards” in modern rail infrastructure. Spanning a total length of 186.5 kilometers, the Abuja-Kaduna Railway adheres to Chinese railway technology standards, with a designed maximum speed of 150 km/h. This …

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BREAKING: Lagos govt reverts to discount for bRT buses, rail line, begins implementation of 25% Discount

The Lagos State Government has reinstated its partial transport subsidy through the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Unit (LAMATA). The move follows public appeals to reinstate the 50% discount, residents have been enjoying since the subsidy removal by the federal government. In a statement by Kolawole Ojelabi, the Head of Corporate Communication at LAMATA, the government …

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