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Construction Starts on Nigeria-Niger Railway Project

President Muhammadu Buhari has officially launched the U.S.$1,9 billion Nigeria and Niger Republic rail line project. The new rail corridor will run through three states: Kano, Jigawa, and Katsina and through to Niger's Maradi. The project is being executed by a Portuguese multinational engineering, and construction company Mota-Engil Group. The railway line is set to enhance import and export trade between Nigeria, Niger Republic, and neighboring countries when completed in 2023.

Nigeria: Buhari Flags Off $1.96bn Nigeria-Niger Rail Project

Premium Times, 9 February 2021

The government says the project will boost socio-economic activities in Kano, Katsina and Jigawa as well as Maradi in Niger Republic. Read more »
Nigeria: PMB Flags Off Nigeria-Niger Railway Project

Leadership, 10 February 2021

President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday flagged off the groundbreaking ceremony of the Kano-Katsina-Jibiya-Maradi railway project with a branch line to Dutse in Jigawa State. Read more »
Nigeria: Why We're Building Rail to Niger Republic - Buhari

Premium Times, 9 February 2021

The president says the facility will also enable the people of Niger Republic enjoy affordable transportation. Read more »
Nigeria: $1.96 Bn Kano-Maradi Rail Line to Boost Import, Export Trade - Buhari

Vanguard, 9 February 2021

President Muhammadu Buhari has said the Kano-Maradi rail line would enhance import and export trade between Nigeria, Niger Republic and neighbouring countries when completed in… Read more »
Nigeria: President Buhari Flags Off $1.96bn Nigeria-Niger Rail Project

Leadership, 9 February 2021

President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday performed the ground-breaking ceremony of the Kano - Dutse - Jibia (Katsina State} - Maradi 284 Km rail project connecting Kano in Nigeria to… Read more »