In a bid to end the security challenges plaguing the maritime sector in Nigeria, the federal government says it will launch Maritime security in June. A statement by Mrs Anastasia Ogbonna deputy director press says Minister for transportation Rotimi Amaechi who made this known during a courtesy visit by the Belgium Ambassador to Nigeria, Daniel… Continue reading FG to Launch Maritime Security June_Ada Ogar

The MD Nigerian Railway corporation,Engineer Fidet Okhiria has confirmed the vandalization of Warri-Itakpe rail track.Okhiria who spoke to our correspondent in a telephone interview said the perpetrators have not yet been caught. A viral video circulating on social media shows slices through the rail track appeared to have been cut with a saw and some… Continue reading Warri-Itakpe Rail: Report Vandals Seen With Rail Materials- MD NRC. _Ada Nkong

The ministry of transportation has countered an allegation in Thisday newspapers linking the suspension of the NPA MD Hajia Hadiza Usman to her refusal to award contracts to Chinese companies as directed by the Minister of transportation, Rotimi Amaechi. In a statement titled setting the records straight signed by the permanent secretary of the ministry… Continue reading Ministry of Transportation Debunks Thisday’s Allegations of Meddling in NPA Contracts_Ada Nkong

Finally, the Itakpe - Warri rail which was intended to serve freight services between Ajaokuta steel company and companies needing the products as well as transport raw materials is being commissioned. Dignitaries from all over the country turned up to witness the event. The rail line line which was abandoned for about 30 years was… Continue reading Photos: Commisioning of Itakpe-Warri Rail Project_Ada Nkong

The Minister of transportation Rotimi Amaechi says the Lagos- Calabar rail project will kick off as soon as the funds being sought materialize.The minister said this during the annual ministerial briefing in Abuja.Amaechi said funds for some other rail projects are ready but cabinet approval is being awaited before work starts. "The ones we are… Continue reading Lack of Funds Stalling Lagos- Calabar Rail Project_Ada Nkong

President Buhari will today flag off the rehabilitation of the Port Harcourt-Maiduguri rail rehabilitation project. The project according to the MD Nigerian Railway Corporation, Engr. Fidet Okhiria will cost N3.2 VN and work will commence soon. During the February monthly inspection of the Lagos -Ibadan rail which is nearing completion, the Minister of transportation ,Rotimi… Continue reading President Buhari to Flag off N 3.2 Bn Eastern Rail Project Tuesday_Ada Nkong

The Federal Government has approved the commencement of the Port Harcourt - Kano rail project. The Minister of transportation,Rotimi Amaechi who spoke to Journalists after the inspection of the Lagos-Ibadan rail project disclosed that President Muhammadu Buhari, will perform the groundbreaking ceremony for the Eastern rail corridor on 9th March, 2021.He further disclosed that the… Continue reading FG to Flag off Eastern Rail Corridor March 9, Extend to Abakiliki and Awka_Ada Nkong