Following the emergence of a video online showing a train within the Itakpe Warri corridor on fire, the MD NRC ,Engr Fidet Okhiria who confirmed the incidence says investigation is on to determine the cause of the fire. The incidence which took place during the yuletide saw the train stranded in the middle of the… Continue reading NRC Confirms Itakpe-Warri Train Fire,Says No Passenger Hurt_Ada Nkong

The Minister of transportation Rotimi Amaechi has handed over Six patrol vehicles and five scanners to the Nigerian railway corporation .The permanent secretary Mrs Magdalene Ajani who represented the Minister said this was aimed at improving security architecture on the Abuja - -Kaduna railway corridor. "The vehicles are not meant to be plying on the… Continue reading Ministry of Transportation Hands Six Patrol Vehicles, Five Scanners to NRC_Ada Nkong

Minister of transportation Rotimi Amaechi has called for public opinion on the performance of the transportation ministry under his watch.In a release personally signed by the Minister, he thanked President Muhamadu Buhari for the opportunity to serve in his present capacity.Amaechi said the focus of the transportation ministry has been the revamping of the dilapidated… Continue reading Amaechi Calls for Public Feedback on Transportation Ministry Performance_Ada Nkong

The Federal government has approved free train rides on all standard and narrow gauge tracks from Friday 24 December to Tuesday January 4 2022. A statement signed by Yakub Mahmood Deputy Director public relations says the rides include Abuja -Kaduna, Lagos-Ibadan, Warri-Itakpe, Kano-Lagos, Minna-Kaduna and Aba-Port harcourt. Mahmood said the free rides are to enable… Continue reading FG Approves Free Train Rides From December 24 to January 4_ Ada Nkong

…Holds Bi-Lateral talks at the Portuguese foreign office Minister of Transportation, Rt Hon Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi has met with the financing advisory for the construction of Kano-Maradi rail line, seeking a speed-up of the process to ensure construction begins as soon as possible. A statement by Mr Eric Ojiekwe, Director press ministry of transportation says… Continue reading Kano-Maradi Rail: Amaechi Moves to Speed up Financier_Ada Nkong

The Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria has assured passengers travelling for the yuletide of safety and security at the airports. The Managing Director FAAN , Captain Rabiu Yadudu gave the assurance during the unveiling of the maiden edition of Abuja transport and aviation correspondents journal in Abuja. Yadudu who was represented by Mr Noel Anozie… Continue reading Air Passengers Assured of Safety as ATACA Unveils Maiden Journal_Ada Nkong

The maiden edition of the Abuja Transportation and Aviation Correspondents Association, ATACA Journal will launch in Abuja on December 16, 2021. According to a statement by Gift Samuel, the Journal, which is the first of its kind, is packed with transportation and aviation industry stories and insightful interviews that speak to happenings in the Industry.… Continue reading Aviation and Transport Correspondents Unveil Maiden Edition of Journal _Ada Nkong