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Border Reopening: FG Gets $1.3 Billion Funding For Rail Link To Niger Republic by FreeStuffsNG: 4:42pm On Mar 13
Border reopening: Nigeria secures $1.3 billion funding for rail link to Niger Republic

The Minister of Transportation, Senator Said Ahmed Alkali has announced that Nigeria has secured $1.3 billion in financing to finish a railway line linking Kano, the northern region’s biggest city, with Maradi in Niger.

Senator Said Ahmed Alkali, the Minister of Transportation, revealed this in Abuja on Tuesday, stating that the China Civil Engineering Construction Company (CCECC) will fund 85% of the project, with the remaining 15% coming from the Africa Development Bank (ADfB).

This is coming on the heels of the recent directive of President Bola Tinubu to reopen both land and air borders connecting Nigeria to the francophone country, Niger

The statement made available by Special Assistant (Public Affairs) to the Minister, Jamilu Ja’afaru said:

“The securing of $1.3 billion signifies a monumental step forward in the completion of this critical infrastructure.

“It’s EPC+F Model. Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Financing (EPC- F contract). This rail link, a key component of President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, is set to enhance regional trade, community development, and cultural exchange, aligning with the administration’s unwavering commitment to national development and a more interconnected African continent.

“The Kano-Katsina-Jibiya-Maradi rail line is a testament to our shared history and ambition for economic advancement. It will create a lasting legacy of wealth and opportunities for Nigeria and the Niger Republic.

“As the project advances, the Nigerian Government remains dedicated to realising a vision of progress and unity. The Ministry of Transportation will continue to provide updates on this transformative venture, marking each achievement as we journey towards a brighter and more connected future.”

What you should know
Earlier, Nairametrics reported that President Bola Tinubu directed the immediate re-opening of Nigeria’s land and air borders with the Republic of Niger.

The disclosure is contained in a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, on Wednesday, March 13, 2024.
In July 2023, Portugal’s largest builder Mota-Engil signed an 840 million-euro ($919 million) contract to supply and finance railway rolling stock for the project.

This initiative is part of the federal government’s efforts to construct railway systems throughout Nigeria, aiming to improve the deficient transport infrastructure that has hindered economic development for many years.

https://nairametrics.com/2024/03/13/border-reopening-nigeria-secures-1-3-billion-funding-for-rail-link-to-niger-republic/

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Re: Border Reopening: FG Gets $1.3 Billion Funding For Rail Link To Niger Republic by FreeStuffsNG: 4:42pm On Mar 13
Asiwaju Tinubu is always ahead of his mediocre political opponents.

His political opponents, the naysayers and unpatriotic elements are so clueless and filled with so much negativity and bigotry that they had no clue, didn't see this surprise coming that this is part of the reasons he lifted the sanctions.

Asiwaju will always be ahead of you. $1.3 billion inflow is huge! So much jobs to be created and Niger Republic can now be using mostly our ports in Lagos including the Lekki deep seaport, to import all their national import needs and sea freight. Congrats Nigeria.

God bless you my dear brilliant, visionary and hardworking President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. God bless Nigeria for ever! Check my signature for free stuffs!

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Re: Border Reopening: FG Gets $1.3 Billion Funding For Rail Link To Niger Republic by gaby(m): 4:47pm On Mar 13
Akiko

Una wan beg and bribe the Niger military junta?

Dem no send una eye service.

They've moved on and weren't noticing anything you guys were banning and unbanning by yourselves, after all.

A classic example of "Silence is the best answer given to a fool".

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Re: Border Reopening: FG Gets $1.3 Billion Funding For Rail Link To Niger Republic by thesicilian: 5:01pm On Mar 13
They no longer call it loans.
You take a loan from China to build infrastructure, and still give the construction contract to China. Thereafter China may still be the one managing and profiting from it until the loan is fully paid, by Which time the infrastructure would have deteriorated to the point that a new loan from China will be needed to repair the place, and guess who the contract goes to...

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Re: Border Reopening: FG Gets $1.3 Billion Funding For Rail Link To Niger Republic by Artscollection: 5:03pm On Mar 13
These people are completely mad!

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Re: Border Reopening: FG Gets $1.3 Billion Funding For Rail Link To Niger Republic by socialmediaman: 5:06pm On Mar 13
After spending trillions on misplaced priorities, they start blaming other people over naira value against USD

Politics takes priority over economy, and that’s why Tinubu’s government is failing just like his predecessor’s

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Re: Border Reopening: FG Gets $1.3 Billion Funding For Rail Link To Niger Republic by rapcy(m): 5:07pm On Mar 13
How much proposed revenue are we going to benefit from this project?

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Re: Border Reopening: FG Gets $1.3 Billion Funding For Rail Link To Niger Republic by AustineE1: 5:08pm On Mar 13
I knew when few weeks back the vice president Shettima went to see Buhari and over a week ago,Tinubu the president went to see Babangida in Minna,i knew the Northern 'masters' were upto something,i guess the issue of Northern interest was discussed and certain measures must be applied to assuage them,which is the immediate reopening of the Niger borders and also the need to quickly secure loans for projects classified as being dearest to the North.
Anyway,my only concern is that this reckless borrowing for politically induced projects must stop,this politicians should stop mortgaging the future of our unborn kids,the borrowing is just becoming too much.

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Re: Border Reopening: FG Gets $1.3 Billion Funding For Rail Link To Niger Republic by Putindbutt: 5:08pm On Mar 13
gaby:
Akiko

Una wan beg and bribe the Niger military junta?

Dem no send una eye service.

They've moved on and weren't noticing anything you guys were banning and in banning by yourselves, after all.
Yes o, we must do everything to make Niger happy. You cannot show love to Niger when military took over and be sad over rail project to Niger. If military is good for Niger, railway is also good for them.

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Re: Border Reopening: FG Gets $1.3 Billion Funding For Rail Link To Niger Republic by Freak0: 5:15pm On Mar 13
gaby:
Akiko

Una wan beg and bribe the Niger military junta?

Dem no send una eye service.

They've moved on and weren't noticing anything you guys were banning and in banning by yourselves, after all.

We thought you obi supporters wanted the best for Niger.
You should be hailing Tinubu now because this is a very good news to them

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Re: Border Reopening: FG Gets $1.3 Billion Funding For Rail Link To Niger Republic by gaby(m): 5:18pm On Mar 13
Putindbutt:

Yes o, we must do everything to make Niger happy. You cannot show love to Niger when military took over and be sad over rail project to Niger. If military is good for Niger, railway is also good for them.

Buhari and Amaechi sorted their rail infrastructure already so, their gratitude have already been delivered to the above duo.
Whatever eye service you decide to take on now, they won't even acknowledge it and bound to tell you to shove it up your ass because them no beg or send you... grin

Shameless.

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Re: Border Reopening: FG Gets $1.3 Billion Funding For Rail Link To Niger Republic by gaby(m): 5:19pm On Mar 13
Freak0:


We thought you obi supporters wanted the best for Niger.
You should be hailing Tinubu now because this is a very good news to them

What's my business with Obi, you morons.

Check my post above in response to your brother.

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Re: Border Reopening: FG Gets $1.3 Billion Funding For Rail Link To Niger Republic by FreedomArmy: 5:20pm On Mar 13
From we are going to invade Niger republic to restore democracy to we have secured loan to build a railway to Niger republic.
Makes me begin to wonder if Tinubu is officially importing drugs for the members of his government

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Re: Border Reopening: FG Gets $1.3 Billion Funding For Rail Link To Niger Republic by Melagros(m): 5:23pm On Mar 13
COMRADES, this means this government is determined to satisfy all the wish and aspirations of Muham-mad Buhari

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Re: Border Reopening: FG Gets $1.3 Billion Funding For Rail Link To Niger Republic by Putindbutt: 5:24pm On Mar 13
thesicilian:
They no longer call it loans.
You take a loan from China to build infrastructure, and still give the construction contract to China. Thereafter China may still be the one managing and profiting from it until the loan is fully paid, by Which time the infrastructure would have deteriorated to the point that a new loan from China will be needed to repair the place, and guess who the contract goes to...
Eyimba Economic City is being built by Indians, it is funded through loan facility, guess what, Indians are not only building EEC but they have already allocated a large portion of the land to themselves, indians are going to dominate and control EEC, that's the terms of the contract. Your Governors enslave you to foreigners but you're not bothered about that instead you're bothered about a project that would be built by China and 100% operated by Nigeria.

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Re: Border Reopening: FG Gets $1.3 Billion Funding For Rail Link To Niger Republic by Putindbutt: 5:29pm On Mar 13
gaby:


Buhari and Amaechi sorted their rail infrastructure already so, their gratitude have already been delivered to the above duo.
Whatever eye service you decide to take on now, they won't even acknowledge it and bound to tell you to shove it up your ass because them no beg or send you... grin

Shameless.
The last time i checked, the rail project had not even started before Buhari left power. Tinubu will start and deliver the project, so let's be happy for Niger republic.

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Re: Border Reopening: FG Gets $1.3 Billion Funding For Rail Link To Niger Republic by Putindbutt: 5:32pm On Mar 13
Freak0:


We thought you obi supporters wanted the best for Niger.
You should be hailing Tinubu now because this is a very good news to them
You see am?, they way they were so happy for Niger when military took over, you'd think they would also be happy for them over this railway. ipob sef.

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Re: Border Reopening: FG Gets $1.3 Billion Funding For Rail Link To Niger Republic by gaby(m): 5:33pm On Mar 13
Putindbutt:

The last time i checked, the rail project had not even started before Buhari left power. Tinubu will start and deliver the project, so let's be happy for Niger republic.

They have thanked Buhari and Amaechi already if not, they wouldn't have told you to go Bleep yourself and your sanction before you decided to get back on your vomit without any acknowledgement.

Incase this is a fresh railway from you and your government, trust me, they would release a statement soon to tell you to shove it up your ass because they do not want it from you and never asked you for it.

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Re: Border Reopening: FG Gets $1.3 Billion Funding For Rail Link To Niger Republic by EEIA: 5:37pm On Mar 13
grin
Re: Border Reopening: FG Gets $1.3 Billion Funding For Rail Link To Niger Republic by bigdammyj: 5:37pm On Mar 13
Noted.
Re: Border Reopening: FG Gets $1.3 Billion Funding For Rail Link To Niger Republic by Beremx(f): 5:37pm On Mar 13
So las las Tinubu will complete the rail lines from Nigeria to Niger just to please Buhari?
Of what economic importance is the rail lines?

Nigeria is finished

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Re: Border Reopening: FG Gets $1.3 Billion Funding For Rail Link To Niger Republic by omoadeleye(m): 5:38pm On Mar 13
gaby:
Akiko

Una wan beg and bribe the Niger military junta?

Dem no send una eye service.

They've moved on and weren't noticing anything you guys were banning and in banning by yourselves, after all.



Inu e ko ni dun

Okan e ko de ni ba le

O ni jere

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Re: Border Reopening: FG Gets $1.3 Billion Funding For Rail Link To Niger Republic by EmmyMaestro(m): 5:38pm On Mar 13
First they open the border, now they want to build railway. They have opened road for Buhari to travel, afterall he said if we disturb him he will run to niger

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Re: Border Reopening: FG Gets $1.3 Billion Funding For Rail Link To Niger Republic by Putindbutt: 5:38pm On Mar 13
gaby:


They have thanked Buhari and Amaechi already if not, they wouldn't have told you to go Bleep yourself and your sanction before you decided to get back on your vomit without any acknowledgement.

Incase this is a fresh railway from you and your government, trust me, they would release a statement soon to tell you to shove it up your ass because they do not want it from you and never asked you for it.
Of course na, if you made a promise to someone, he would thank you but if you deliver it, he would worship you. They thank Buhari and they would also worship Tinubu, so let's be happy for Niger republic.

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Re: Border Reopening: FG Gets $1.3 Billion Funding For Rail Link To Niger Republic by EEIA: 5:38pm On Mar 13
FreeStuffsNG:
Asiwaju Tinubu is always ahead of his mediocre political opponents.

His political opponents, the naysayers and unpatriotic elements are so clueless and filled with so much negativity and bigotry that they had no clue, didn't see this surprise coming that this is part of the reasons he lifted the sanctions.

Asiwaju will always be ahead of you. $1.3 billion inflow is huge! So much jobs to be created and Niger Republic can now be using mostly our ports in Lagos to import all their needs. Congrats Nigeria.

God bless you my dear brilliant, visionary and hardworking President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. God bless Nigeria for ever! Check my signature for free stuffs!
Amen cool

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Re: Border Reopening: FG Gets $1.3 Billion Funding For Rail Link To Niger Republic by Truthsandtrusts: 5:38pm On Mar 13
Artscollection:
These people are completely mad!




Just like you
Re: Border Reopening: FG Gets $1.3 Billion Funding For Rail Link To Niger Republic by BarrElChapo(m): 5:38pm On Mar 13
So ?
Re: Border Reopening: FG Gets $1.3 Billion Funding For Rail Link To Niger Republic by ayo2008: 5:38pm On Mar 13
FreeStuffsNG:
Asiwaju Tinubu is always ahead of his mediocre political opponents.

His political opponents, the naysayers and unpatriotic elements are so clueless and filled with so much negativity and bigotry that they had no clue, didn't see this surprise coming that this is part of the reasons he lifted the sanctions.

Asiwaju will always be ahead of you. $1.3 billion inflow is huge! So much jobs to be created and Niger Republic can now be using mostly our ports in Lagos to import all their needs. Congrats Nigeria.

God bless you my dear brilliant, visionary and hardworking President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. God bless Nigeria for ever! Check my signature for free stuffs!

Visionary leader indeed
Dey play!

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Re: Border Reopening: FG Gets $1.3 Billion Funding For Rail Link To Niger Republic by rottennaija(m): 5:39pm On Mar 13
FreeStuffsNG:
Asiwaju Tinubu is always ahead of his mediocre political opponents.

His political opponents, the naysayers and unpatriotic elements are so clueless and filled with so much negativity and bigotry that they had no clue, didn't see this surprise coming that this is part of the reasons he lifted the sanctions.

Asiwaju will always be ahead of you. $1.3 billion inflow is huge! So much jobs to be created and Niger Republic can now be using mostly our ports in Lagos to import all their needs. Congrats Nigeria.

God bless you my dear brilliant, visionary and hardworking President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. God bless Nigeria for ever! Check my signature for free stuffs!

Una funny o

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Re: Border Reopening: FG Gets $1.3 Billion Funding For Rail Link To Niger Republic by Didijiji: 5:39pm On Mar 13
This one no consign us

Open border make food come and become cheap

Help your dull self

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Re: Border Reopening: FG Gets $1.3 Billion Funding For Rail Link To Niger Republic by rottennaija(m): 5:39pm On Mar 13
ayo2008:


Visionary leader indeed
Dey play!

After him don Bleep up?

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Re: Border Reopening: FG Gets $1.3 Billion Funding For Rail Link To Niger Republic by merits(m): 5:39pm On Mar 13
FreeStuffsNG:


https://nairametrics.com/2024/03/13/border-reopening-nigeria-secures-1-3-billion-funding-for-rail-link-to-niger-republic/
let me me now embark on my trekkaton from Lagos to Niger to win Guinness book of records.

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