Tag: #SafeTravel
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WARRI–ITAKPE TRAIN SERVICE SET TO RESUME OCTOBER 29 AFTER SERVICE SUSPENSION
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has announced that the Warri–Itakpe Train Service will officially resume operations on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, following a temporary suspension for critical repairs and maintenance. Dr. Kayode Opeifa, Managing Director of NRC, confirmed the service suspension was essential for safety checks and track improvements to ensure passenger comfort and reliability.…
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NIMET FORECASTS MIX OF DUST, RAIN AND THUNDERSTORMS ACROSS NIGERIA, URGES CAUTION
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has issued a weather forecast predicting varied conditions across the country from Monday to Wednesday. Northern states like Borno, Zamfara, Kaduna North, Yobe, Jigawa, Kano, and Katsina will experience slight dust haze with good visibility on Monday. Afternoon thunderstorms and light rains are expected in Taraba and Adamawa. Central regions…
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NRC OPENS ONLINE TICKET PLATFORM FOR ABUJA-KADUNA TRAIN SERVICE
Passengers can now book ahead for faster, safer train travel on Nigeria’s busiest rail corridor. The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) announced that the online ticketing platform for the Abuja–Kaduna Train Service is now open for payment as operations resume on October 1. Passengers can book via https://nrc.tps.ng or at designated stations including Idu, Kubwa, and…
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NRC RESUMES ABUJA-KADUNA TRAIN SERVICE, SETS WEDNESDAYS FOR MAINTENANCE
After safety checks, Abuja-Kaduna trains back on track starting Oct. 1 with new maintenance schedule. The Nigerian Railway Corporation has announced the resumption of passenger services on the Abuja–Kaduna corridor effective Wednesday, October 1. Following the August 26 derailment incident, the NRC completed all safety and operational checks and expressed appreciation for passengers’ patience. Every…
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FAAN LAUNCHES CASHLESS PAYMENT AT LAGOS AND ABUJA AIRPORTS
Nigerian airports go digital with faster, safer cashless payments starting Sept. 29. The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), in partnership with Paystack, will roll out “Operation Go Cashless” at Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, and Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, from September 29. All payments at access gates, car parks, VIP lounges, and protocol…
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ABUJA-KADUNA RAIL REPAIR TO BE COMPLETED IN 10 DAYS, SAYS MINISTER
Rapid response underway to restore train operations after derailment near Asham Station. Transport Minister Said Alkali confirmed that repairs to the 150-meter damaged Abuja-Kaduna rail tracks will finish within 10 days. NRC staff are working around the clock to clear wreckage and fix the line, with damaged coaches to be removed shortly. The government is…
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KADUNA-BOUND TRAIN DERAILS: RESCUE UNDERWAY
A train heading to Abuja derailed around 11:09 AM today near Kilometre 49 between Kubwa and Asham stations. The Nigerian Railway Corporation, led by MD Kayode Opeifa, says emergency rescue teams, medical staff, and military officials are already on scene. Security forces are managing the situation, working to safely return all passengers to Abuja, however,…
