Category: Transport and Aviation

US Removes 12-Year Security Hurdle on Nigerian Ships, Boosting Maritime Sector

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US Removes 12-Year Security Hurdle on Nigerian Ships, Boosting Maritime Sector

The United States Coast Guard has lifted a 12-year-old security restriction on vessels arriving in the United States from Nigeria, a move expected to reduce shipping costs, improve vessel turnaround times and strengthen the competitiveness of Nigerian ports. Nigeria’s Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, announced the development on Tuesday, describing it as…

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Diplomacy and International Relations, Marine Transport

Kano Hosts Northern Rollout of Federal CNG, Electric Vehicle Initiative

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Kano Hosts Northern Rollout of Federal CNG, Electric Vehicle Initiative

The Federal Government has officially launched the Northern Corridor of the Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas and Electric Vehicles (PI-CNG & EV) in Kano State, marking a major expansion of Nigeria’s clean transportation drive aimed at reducing transport costs and promoting alternative energy solutions. The programme, unveiled on Thursday at the Sani Abacha Stadium…

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Mass transit, Transport and Aviation

FG Moves to Unlock Nigeria’s Logistics Potential with New Port–Rail Connectivity Committee

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FG Moves to Unlock Nigeria’s Logistics Potential with New Port–Rail Connectivity Committee

The Federal Government has taken a decisive step toward overhauling Nigeria’s freight and logistics architecture with the constitution of a high-level committee tasked with accelerating port-to-railway connectivity across the country. The initiative, announced by the Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), Dr. Kayode Opeifa, is designed to bridge longstanding gaps between the nation’s…

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Rail Transport, Transport and Aviation

Strait of Hormuz is Open, But Restricts ‘Enemy-Linked’ Vessels- Iran

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Strait of Hormuz is Open, But Restricts ‘Enemy-Linked’ Vessels- Iran

Iran has announced that the strategic Strait of Hormuz remains open to international shipping, but with a critical restriction: vessels linked to countries it considers adversaries, particularly the United States and Israel will not be allowed safe passage, according to a Reuters report. The statement was delivered by Iran’s representative to the International Maritime Organization,…

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Conflict and warfare, Marine Transport

Kaduna–Abuja Train Collision Disrupts Rail Service, Leaves Hundreds of Passengers Stranded

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Kaduna–Abuja Train Collision Disrupts Rail Service, Leaves Hundreds of Passengers Stranded

Rail services along the Kaduna–Abuja corridor were disrupted on Monday morning after a passenger train travelling from Kaduna to the Federal Capital Territory reportedly collided with another train on the same track, forcing operations to halt and leaving hundreds of commuters stranded. The incident occurred during an early morning trip on the busy inter-city route…

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Rail Transport

Senate Launches Investigation Into Nationwide Rail Failures As Derailments Surge

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Senate Launches Investigation Into Nationwide Rail Failures As Derailments Surge

The Nigerian Senate has launched a comprehensive investigation into the country’s rail transportation network following a disturbing rise in train derailments across multiple corridors. The move comes amid growing public concern over passenger safety, infrastructure decay, and questions surrounding the billions invested in railway modernization projects in recent years. During Tuesday’s plenary, lawmakers resolved to…

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Legislation and Legislature, News, Rail Transport

Resumption Alert: NRC to Restart Warri–Itakpe Train Service on 29 October 2025

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Resumption Alert: NRC to Restart Warri–Itakpe Train Service on 29 October 2025

The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has announced that the Warri–Itakpe Train Service (WITS) will officially resume operations on Tuesday, October 29, 2025, after a temporary suspension to allow for critical maintenance works. The suspension, which lasted several weeks, was carried out to ensure the safety, comfort, and reliability of train operations along the corridor connecting…

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Rail Transport, Transport and Aviation

River Niger’s Dark Evening: Stories of Loss and Survival in Kogi’s Boat Tragedy

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River Niger’s Dark Evening: Stories of Loss and Survival in Kogi’s Boat Tragedy

On the evening of September 30, 2025, the River Niger carried more than just a boat across its waters, it carried the hopes of farmers, traders, children, and families heading from Onugwa community to Olushi village in Kogi State. By nightfall, that same river became a graveyard for many of them. The boat, crowded with…

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Marine Transport

Abuja–Kaduna Bound Train Derails, Six Injured as NRC Suspends Services

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Abuja–Kaduna Bound Train Derails, Six Injured as NRC Suspends Services

A Kaduna-bound passenger train derailed on Tuesday morning along the busy Abuja–Kaduna rail corridor, leaving six people injured and sparking fresh concerns over the safety of Nigeria’s railway system. The incident occurred around 11:09 a.m. at kilometer 49, between Kubwa and Asham stations. Passengers described a terrifying moment when several coaches suddenly veered off the…

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Rail Transport

Nigerian Railway Boss Decries Vandalization Of NRC Assets

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Nigerian Railway Boss Decries Vandalization Of NRC Assets

The Nigerian Railway Corporation, NRC, has expressed concern over the rate of vandalism and theft of its infrastructure across the country. Its Managing Director, Mr Freeborn Okhirie, voiced this concern during a visit to the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, headquarters in Abuja. Okhirie commended the NSCDC for its unwavering efforts in protecting…

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Transport and Aviation