Transportation

Repeated Breakdown of Abuja-Kaduna Train Caused by Lack of Spare Parts_Ada Nkong

The Minister of transportation, Rotimi Amaechi says the repeated breakdown of the Abuja-Kaduna trains is as a result of lack of spare parts from China. The minister said this after an inspection of the Lagos Ibadan rail project. According to Amaechi, the inspection was necessary to ensure that little details pending had been seen to… Continue reading Repeated Breakdown of Abuja-Kaduna Train Caused by Lack of Spare Parts_Ada Nkong

Aviation · POLITICS

Sirika Congratulates Matazu on World meteorological Organization Appointment_Ada Nkong

The Minister of Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika has congratulated the Director-General/CEO of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), Professor Mansur Bako Matazu, on his appointment into the Executive Council of the World Meteorological Organisation. A statement by. Muntari Yusuf IbrahimGeneral Manager, Public Relations, NiMet says, Professor Matazu who is also the Permanent Representative of Nigeria to… Continue reading Sirika Congratulates Matazu on World meteorological Organization Appointment_Ada Nkong

Transportation

NRC Tenders Apology To Passengers Over Kaduna Train Incident_Ada Nkong

Following the breakdown of a train that departed the Rigasa station for Abuja yesterday morning leaving passengers anxious at Dutse for hours, the Nigeria Railway corporation has tendered its apology to passengers. A Statement by Mr Paschal Nnorli, the station manager says " the failure which was as a result of mechanical malfunction is highly… Continue reading NRC Tenders Apology To Passengers Over Kaduna Train Incident_Ada Nkong

Transportation

Abuja- Kaduna Train Breaks Down Five Minutes After Departure, Passengers Distressed_ Ada Nkong

Reports reaching us say hundreds of passengers were stranded this morning on Abuja/Kaduna train in Dutse, Kaduna, as the train developed mechanical faults few minutes after it left Rigasa station. The train according to reports, stopped twice before it finally broke down at Dutse. A passenger who witnessedit, Midat Joseph, an Assistant National Secretary of… Continue reading Abuja- Kaduna Train Breaks Down Five Minutes After Departure, Passengers Distressed_ Ada Nkong

Transportation

President Buhari Appoints Jime Executive Secretary Shippers Council- Ada Nkong

President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed Emmanuel-Lyambee Jime as the new Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Shippers Council (NSC). This comes less than a week after the erstwhile ES, Barrister Hassan Bello completed his two terms as Chief Executive Officer. According to the statement by Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and publicity Garba… Continue reading President Buhari Appoints Jime Executive Secretary Shippers Council- Ada Nkong

Transportation

FG Launches Deep Blue Sea Project_Ada Nkong

In a bid to secure Nigerian waters up to the Gulf of Guinea the federal government has launched the equipment for its deep blue sea project. The project is to tackle maritime security on Land, Sea, and Air. Commissioning the project in Lagos on Thursday, President Muhammadu Buhari said it would set an example for… Continue reading FG Launches Deep Blue Sea Project_Ada Nkong

Transportation

Lagos-Ibadan Train Schedule Update_Ada Nkong

This is to bring to your notice that the Lagos Ibadan Train Services would now be available in the mornings from Monday, 14th June 2021. The updated time table for Monday to Friday is as follows: • Lagos to Ibadan: 8.00 am from Mobolaji Johnson Station. • Ibadan to Lagos: 8.00 am from Obafemi Awolowo… Continue reading Lagos-Ibadan Train Schedule Update_Ada Nkong

Transportation

President Buhari Directs Transportation,Finance Ministries to Source Financing for Ibadan-Kano Rail_Ada Nkong

President Muhamadu Buhari has directed the Ministries of finance and transportation to engage with financiers for the Ibadan Kano rail project. The President gave the order during the commissioning of the Lagos-Ibadan rail project. While commending the minister of transportation for his resilience which saw the project to a conclusion, he stressed the importance of… Continue reading President Buhari Directs Transportation,Finance Ministries to Source Financing for Ibadan-Kano Rail_Ada Nkong

Transportation

Photos:President Buhari Commissions Lagos Ibadan Rail Project _Ada Nkong