NRC offers 618 passengers free ride as AKTS resumes Wed
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has announced that 618 people on board during the August 26 accident will be entitled to one free ride before December 31 even as Abuja–Kaduna…
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African Group backs Nigeria’s bid for IMO Council seat
The African Group at the United Nations has pledged unwavering support for Nigeria’s candidature for election into Category “C” of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Council for the 2026–2027 biennium.…
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Again, national grid collapses leading to power outage, says AEDC
The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC), on Wednesday said that the national grid collapsed at about 11.23 a.m. The company made this known on its verified twitter handle in Abuja.…
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NRC deploys alternative engine to rescue stranded PH-Aba train
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) says an alternative engine, Loco 2306, was deployed to rescue the stranded Port Harcourt-Aba train. The District Public Relations Officer, Eastern District, Dr Onyedikachi Onovo,…
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NUPENG protests Dangote’s anti-union agenda
The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) has protested what it described as Aliko Dangote’s anti-union agenda in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector. This was stated in…
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NRC appoints, redeploys district managers, creates new offices
The management of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has approved the appointment, redeployment and retention of some of its district managers and senior officers. The Managing Director of NRC, Dr…
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NRC sets up incident desk to handle enquiries
……aftermath of Train derailment: The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has set up an incident desk to handle enquiries and provide regular updates on the derailed Abuja-Kaduna Train Service (AKTS). The…
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Minister: Abuja- kaduna rail tracks ready in 10 days
The Minister of Transportation, Mr Said Alkali has said that the damaged portions of the Abuja – Kaduna tracks will be fixed within the next 10 days. Alkali disclosed this…
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Minister: Abuja-Kaduna train derailment not sabotage, Opeifa assures on safety
Minister of Transportation, Saidu Alkali, has dismissed claims of sabotage in the recent Abuja-Kaduna train derailment, reaffirming the Federal Government’s commitment to the safety and security of rail operations nationwide.…
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Minister probes Abuja-Kaduna train derailment
………constitutes committee to investigate The Minister of Transportation, Mr Said Alkali, has constituted a committee to investigate the train derailment, which occurred on Tuesday at Jere town while traveling from…
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