Nigeria in Process of Developing Master Transport Plan
To facilitate the safe and effective delivery of goods, services and passenger travelling, the government says it is paying close attention to the upgrade of the country's roads and railways.
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Nigeria:
FG to Invest in Faster Trains - Amaechi
Independent (Lagos), 26 December 2015
The President Muhammadu Buhari administration is set to revamp the railway network in the coming year to encourage mass transit of passengers and goods across the country. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Bauchi Gov Flags Off N2.3 Billion Road Project
Independent (Lagos), 29 December 2015
The Bauchi State Governor, Mohammed Abbubakar on Tuesday flagged off N2.3b township road in Bauchi. Read more »
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Nigeria:
We Await 250,000 Rail Jobs
Daily Trust, 29 December 2015
The Federal Government plans to create 250,000 jobs from massive railway infrastructure development that includes the construction of new rail lines in the country. Minister of… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Give National Development Plan a Thought
Daily Trust, 25 December 2015
Nigeria of the first two decades after its independence from British colonial authorities was, in spite of the country's under-development then, a good place to stay. With the… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Railway Probe - House Under Pressure to Conduct Closed-Door Hearing
This Day, 30 December 2015
As the House of Representatives continues its probe into the award of contracts for the rehabilitation of rail tracks, procurement/rehabilitation of coaches and locomotives worth… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Expert Seeks Quick Passage of Roads Reforms Bill Into Law
This Day, 25 December 2015
A highway engineering expert, Dr. Mayne David-West Snr. has called for the speedy passage of the Roads Reform Bills into law by the National Assembly. Read more »
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Minister of Transport Idris Umar has disclosed that the Nigerian Railway Corporation would acquire 200 new wagons by December. Read more »