By FIDELUS ZWANSON THE Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) on Sunday officially ended its federally approved 50 percent fare reduction, restoring standard ticket pricing across all national rail corridors. The corporation confirmed that the discounted fares, introduced as part of a yuletide travel relief intervention, successfully ran through the festive season, concluding on January 4, 2026, […]
By PAULINA NZERUBE THE Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has confirmed that all passengers aboard the Warri–Itakpe Train Service are safe following a derailment that occurred on Saturday evening near Agbor, Delta State. In a statement issued on Sunday, NRC Managing Director, Dr. Kayode Opeifa, said two of the train’s seven coaches derailed around 7:30 p.m. […]
By ABDUL AHMED (A.A.) RUFUS The Presidency has said ongoing road and rail projects in Northern Nigeria will unlock trade opportunities and boost the regional economy. Presidential aide Abdulaziz Abdulaziz listed the Abuja–Kaduna–Kano Expressway, Sokoto–Badagry Highway, and Kano–Katsina–Maradi rail line as key projects that will open trade routes, ease movement of goods, and create jobs. […]