Lawmakers issue 48-hour ultimatum Minister to explain cause of incident Eko Hot Blog highlights growing public concern The House of Representatives has given the Minister of Transportation 48 hours to appear and explain the recent derailment of the Abuja-Kaduna train. According to a report by Eko Hot Blog, the summon came after strong reactions from … Read more
Abuja–Kaduna Train Derailment: NRC Moves Recovered Coaches to Idu Station for Assessment Recovers Locomotive, Four Coaches After One Week Sets Up Incident Desk, Reaches Over 500 Passengers The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) says it has made significant progress in recovery operations following the derailment of an Abuja–Kaduna bound train on August 26, 2025. Eko Hot … Read more
Fresh Update Emerges On Abuja-Kaduna Train Mishap. Investigators secure evidence, final report due within 30 days. NRC suspends services, promises refunds for affected passengers. The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has confirmed that 12 passengers sustained injuries during the Abuja-Kaduna train derailment that occurred last week. The Director General of the Bureau, Captain Alex Badeh, … Read more
Opeifa Issues Public Apology to NTA’s Ladi Bala Over Derailment Scene Incident Names Journalist ‘Media Advocacy Ambassador’ Cites Pressure During Train Emergency The Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), Dr. Kayode Opeifa, has issued a public apology to Comrade Ladi Bala, a correspondent with the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), over a verbal outburst … Read more
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) experienced a 13.83% year-on-year revenue growth in the third quarter of 2024, with total earnings of N1.70bn. Ekohotblog reports that this increase can be attributed to a surge in passenger numbers and freight services, as reported by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). EDITOR’S PICKS LAWMA Trains Staff of EKSWAMA … Read more
The federal government has approved a special train service to mark the Christmas and New Year celebrations, providing a festive travel option for Nigerians. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) announced the development in a statement on Wednesday, issued by its Deputy Director of Public Relations, Yakub Mahmood. According to the … Read more
The Bola Tinubu-led Federal Government has appointed Ben Iloanusi as the acting Managing Director (MD) of the Nigeria Railway Corporation (NRC). This decision comes after the completion of Fidet Okhiria’s tenure as MD. The announcement was made on Sunday by Yakub Mahmood, the Deputy Director of Public Relations at NRC. Okhiria officially completed his second … Read more
Nigerian Railway Corporation suspends Warri-Itakpe train service following track obstruction; train derails near Abraka station in Delta State. the Nigerian Railway Corporation has temporarily suspended the Warri-Itakpe train service due to track conditions between Ujevwu in Delta State and Itakpe in Kogi State. In a notice to customers, the NRC announced plans to resume operations … Read more
530 Companies Vie for Nigerian Railway Corporation’s 2024 Projects NRC allocates over N11 billion for various initiatives. Emphasis on transparency and accountability in procurement process. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the burgeoning interest in Nigeria’s railway infrastructure development is evident as more than 530 companies have eagerly submitted bids for various projects under the Nigerian … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian Federal Government has unveiled intentions to shift the locomotives of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) from diesel to both liquefied natural gas (LNG) and compressed natural gas (CNG). According to reports from this online media platform, the announcement was delivered by the Minister of Transportation, Said Alkali, emphasizing the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has denied reports that train coaches belonging to the agency were subjects of a theft attempt at the Maiduguri Railway Terminus in Borno State. In a post on X on Saturday, the NRC said the reports were untrue. NTA had reported that the police foiled … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has announced that it will deploy an electronic ticketing system for the Lagos-Ibadan and Warri-Itakpe train services by the end of October 2023. The corporation made the announcement in a statement issued by the Deputy Director, Public Relations, Yakub Mahmood, on Wednesday. The NRC was … Read more
NRC has provided more detail on the BRT bus-train collision in Lagos. The tragic incident happened in the early hours of Thursday. Two bodies have so far been recovered from the scene, while several others are injured. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Mr Fidet Okhiria, the Managing Director of Nigerian Railway Corporation, NRC, on Thursday … Read more
NRC has suspended train services ahead of Saturday polls. The train will be suspended from the 25th and resume on February 27. According to the cooperation, the decision was taken to enable citizens to perform their civil rights. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) on Tuesday announced the suspension of train … Read more
An Abuja-Kaduna train derailed on Friday, January 27, 2023, but there was not casualty. The NRC suspended operations along the route in response to the incident. The corporation has now announced a date for the resumption of operations. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has announced the resumption of services along … Read more
An Itakpe-bound train from Warri derailed on Sunday afternoon. The Nigerian Railway Corporation said the passengers and crew were safely evacuated without incident. The corporation suspended operations on the Warri-Itakpe rail line as it probed the derailment. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Government has announced the suspension of Warri-Itakpe train services. The government, … Read more
NRC has shut down Edo train station indefinitely over rising insecurity. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigeria Railway Corporation has shut down the Ekehen Station in Edo State till further notice. The NRC management on Sunday announced that the decision to shut down the station became necessary following rising security challenges in the country. … Read more
The Abuja-Kaduna rail will resume services on Monday. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigeria Railway Corporation, NRC, says the Abuja-Kaduna passenger train service would resume on Monday, with only two return services. Managing Director of the NRC, Fidel Okhiria, made this disclosure in a statement to the Press on Saturday. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘Half Pay: … Read more
The FG has fixed a date for the resumption of the Abuja-Kaduna train services. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Government of Nigeria has decided that train services will resume on the Abuja-Kaduna rail line on Monday, November 28, 2022. EDITOR’S PICKS Tinubu To Nigerians: Don’t Allow Visionless PDP Near Nigeria’s Commonwealth Again NIS … Read more
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), yesterday, said the early morning Ibadan to Lagos trip was interrupted four times due to vandalised sections of the rail tracks. Eko Hot Blog reports that travellers are stranded as a Lagos-bound train develops a fault in the middle of a forest. EDITOR’S PICK JUST IN: Ethiopian Embassy Bans … Read more