FG to launch freight services on Lagos-Kano rail line. Key segments completed by China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation. Minister inspects progress, plans project segmentation. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government is poised to introduce freight services on the Lagos-Kano narrow gauge rail line, with the goal of bolstering commercial activities and alleviating pressure on … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government, alongside the Agege Local Government, has ordered traders and beggars on rail tracks along the Agege corridor to vacate before strict enforcement and demolition. The local and state governments gave the directive on Sunday at a stakeholders meeting with illegal occupants, owners of shanties, traders, and … Read more
Eko hot blog reports that In an exclusive update, Minister Nyesom Wike revealed that the Abuja Rail Mass Transit project is nearing completion, hitting an impressive 95%. The project aims to revolutionize public transportation in the nation’s capital, Abuja according to Tinubu vows. Editor’s Pick: ‘Not All Cases Lawyers Handle’ — Policeman Beats Lagos Lawyer … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has directed the complete payment to the Chinese Concession Company in order to conclude the rehabilitation of the Abuja light rail project within eight months. Wike gave the ultimatum on Wednesday during an inspection of the Abuja Metro Station … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Taskforce has matched words with action through the clearing of shanties and make shift structures built hapzardly along the rail tracks and environs at Fagba, Lagos. The exercise which kicked off in the wee hours of Saturday was led by the Chairman of the Agency, CSP Shola Jejeloye … Read more
Sanwo-Olu inspected the terminal of Lagos Red Line rail. Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Sunday, inspected the mega terminal of the Red Line rail in the Ikeja area of the state. EDITOR’S PICKS Issues President-elect Tinubu Must Prioritise Chrisland Schools Denies Alleged Plan To Exhume Whitney Adeniran’s Body ‘It’s … Read more
The Lagos government announced the completion of the Blue Rail Line project in December 2022. President Muhammadu Buhari came to town in January 2023 to inaugurate it. The rail system is expected to move about 5000 passengers daily. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has commenced a test-run of the Blue Line … Read more
Sanwo-Olu was a no-show at the Lagos governorship debate on Sunday. He had vowed to boycott the event, claiming that he could not share the stage with the PDP candidate, whom he accused of fomenting violence in the state. The Lagos governor was the only absentee on Sunday as three candidates showed up to pitch … 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
The president is visiting Lagos on a two-day working visit on Monday and Tuesday. The Lagos government said the visitor will commission various projects when he’s in the state. The state government promised to ensure hitch-free events during the visit. Eko Hot Blog reports that President Muhammadu Buhari will be in Lagos on Monday and … Read more
Tinubu attended a consultative session with the Federation of Construction Industry in Nigeria (FOCI) on Thursday. During the session, the APC presidential candidate revealed his plans to heavily invest in transportation infrastructure. He revealed plans to encourage states to build metro systems if elected president. Eko Hot Blog reports that the presidential candidate of the … Read more
The Police have arrested a suspect in the kidnap of 32 rail passengers in Edo. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Edo State Commissioner for Communication and Orientation, Chris Nehikhare, has disclosed that operatives of the Nigeria Police Force have arrested a suspect in the abduction of intending passengers at the train station in Igueben … Read more
Commuters in Lagos State can breathe a sigh of relief after the state government’s completion of the rail mass transit blue line. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA), has announced that the infrastructure for the first phase of Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LMRT) Blue Line is ready. EDITOR’S PICKS … 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 says there is no more night trips on the Abuja-Kaduna rail line. Eko Hot Blog reports that the federal government has said there would be no night trips on the Abuja-Kaduna rail line when services resume shortly. EDITOR’S PICKS FG Fixes Date For Resumption Of Abuja-Kaduna Train Services Baby And Toddler Stabbed To … Read more
Passengers Commend Federal Govt Over Free Train Ride At Christmas EKO HOT BLOG reports that Railway passengers in Lagos have commneded the decision of the Federal Government to introduce free ride on all routes to celebrate the Christmas season. Passengers at the train stations in Agege on Monday, described the decision as a welcome development, … Read more
According to her, the project will further boost the president ‘s programme of linking the country through rail in order to enhance economic growth of the Nation. President Muhammadu Buhari will carry out the groundbreaking of the Kaduna-Kano standard gauge by Thursday. President Buhari is doing this in a bid to link the country … Read more