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NRC, APM Terminals launch Lagos-Ibadan freight services

Temitope Nlewemchi — Fri, 29 May 2026 00:00:44 +0000

The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) and APM Terminals have officially commenced freight services between Lagos and Ibadan, marking a significant boost for cargo transportation in the country. The new rail service is expected to ease congestion at the Apapa port and improve the movement of goods between the two major cities. The initiative aims to [...]

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NRC Announces Imminent Resumption of Warri-Itakpe Train Services

Temitope Nlewemchi — Thu, 25 Dec 2025 07:37:56 +0000

The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has confirmed that passenger train operations along the Warri-Itakpe corridor will resume soon, following months of suspension due to a derailment incident and other operational disruptions. The Corporation disclosed that comprehensive repair works and safety checks have been carried out on the rail infrastructure to ensure a smooth and secure [...]

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NRC Expands Abuja-Kaduna Train Services to Meet Growing Demand

Temitope Nlewemchi — Thu, 14 Nov 2024 09:14:21 +0000

In response to rising demand for safe and reliable travel between Abuja and Kaduna, the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has announced the expansion of its train services on this key route. The move is part of NRC’s commitment to improving transportation infrastructure and providing affordable, efficient options for the growing number of commuters traveling between [...]

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Stakeholders Push for Privatization of NRC

Temitope Nlewemchi — Wed, 15 May 2024 22:00:58 +0000

The call for privatization of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) to drive efficiency and improve transportation infrastructure has been echoed by various stakeholders in the industry. They emphasize the need for technological advancement, efficient management, and restructuring to enhance competitiveness and complement other modes of transportation. Olumide Ohunayo, Assistant General Secretary of the Aviation Round [...]

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NRC Initiates Reactivation of Old Narrow Gauge Networks Across Nigeria

Temitope Nlewemchi — Wed, 17 Jan 2024 22:04:59 +0000

In a significant move aimed at revitalizing transportation infrastructure, the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has commenced the reactivation of old narrow gauge networks across the country. This initiative holds the potential to enhance connectivity, boost economic activities, and contribute to the overall development of the transportation sector in Nigeria. Key Aspects of the Reactivation Program: [...]

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Record-Breaking Surge: NRC Steers 63,000 Passengers in 6-Day Spree, Reveals Fidet Okhiria

Temitope Nlewemchi — Fri, 29 Dec 2023 20:26:02 +0000

The Managing Director of Infostride News, Mr. Fidet Okhiria, has shared significant developments regarding the Nigerian Railway Corporation’s (NRC) free train rides initiative, revealing that over 63,000 passengers have been transported nationwide between December 21 and December 26. The disclosure occurred during an end-of-the-year media interactive session held in Lagos. Previously reported by Infostride News [...]

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NRC to reconstruct Minna-Baro rail line with N80 billion to ease Lagos-Abuja-Kano train journey

Temitope Nlewemchi — Sat, 26 Mar 2022 00:54:36 +0000

The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has disclosed that the rehabilitation of the 200-kilometre Minna-Baro railway track will cost the Federal Government more than N80 billion. The completion of the project will afford people the opportunity to ply the Lagos-Abuja-Kano route with ease. According to NAN, this was made known by the Managing Director of NRC, [...]

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Nigerian Railway Corporation responds to reports of Lagos-bound train breakdown

Temitope Nlewemchi — Fri, 11 Mar 2022 21:47:48 +0000

The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has responded to reports on the breakdown of a Lagos-Ibadan train which stopped due to lack of fuel on Thursday. In an interview with NAN, the managing director of NRC, Fidet Okhiria attributed the incident to a failure in fuel gauge. He said the gauge of the train had an [...]

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NRC unveils receipt of 24 bids for Lagos/Ibadan, Warri/Itakpe e-ticketing solutions

Temitope Nlewemchi — Mon, 22 Nov 2021 21:58:21 +0000

The Nigerian Railway Corporation has disclosed that it has received a total of 24 bids on open requests for the Lagos/Ibadan and Warri/Itakpe e-ticketing solutions for standards gauge railway operations under its Public/Private/Partnership (PPP) arrangement. This is coming after the approval granted by the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC) and the issuance of a certificate [...]

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We have suspended service on Abuja-Kaduna route for now – NRC

Temitope Nlewemchi — Sat, 23 Oct 2021 22:52:36 +0000

The Nigerian Railway Corporation has hereby suspended service on the Abuja-Kaduna route following gunmen detonated explosives on a rail line. The NRC in a statement on its website on Thursday disclosed that the services were suspended for the safety of passengers and crew members. According to the corporation, efforts were being put in place to [...]

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