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| 13 Proposed Railway Projects Across Nigeria by MyExpression(op): 10:58am On May 25 |
Feasibility Studies Completed As Funding Arrangement Advances For Phase II Of Nigeria's National Railway Projects 🇳🇬 The Managing Director of the nigeria railway Corporation, Dr. Kayode Opeifa has said that the rail sector is growing rapidly... What we are also concerned with now, is the implementation of the roadmap. He said this while speaking in an interview with ARISE NEWS on Wednesday, where he discussed the proposed national railway development roadmap. “Let me say the rail sector is coming up gradually and fast. We are putting together a rail system that works for nigeria and Nigerians." The roadmap includes: Proposed Railway Corridors: • Lekki Port (Lagos) – Maiduguri Railway — Approximately 1,588 km. • Itakpe (Kogi State) – Abuja Central Area Railway — Approximately 262 km. • Lagos – Calabar Coastal Railway — Approximately 618 km. • Port Harcourt – Maiduguri Railway — Approximately 1,443 km. • Benin City – Agbor – Onitsha – Nnewi – Owerri – Aba Railway, with an additional branch line from Onitsha – Enugu – Abakaliki — Approximately 500 km. • Lagos – Shagamu – Ijebu Ode – Ore – Benin City Railway — Approximately 300 km. • Zaria – Funtua – Gusau – Kaura Namoda – Sokoto – Illela – Birnin Kebbi Railway — Approximately 520 km. • Proposed High-Speed Lagos – Ibadan – Osogbo – Baro – Abuja Railway — Approximately 532 km. ▪︎ Coastal Railway Corridor: Benin City – Sapele – Warri – Yenagoa – Port Harcourt – Aba – Uyo – Calabar – Akamkpa – Ikom – Obudu — Approximately 673 km. • Kano – Daura – Katsina – Jibia Railway — Approximately 345 km. • Eganyi – Jakura – Baro – Abuja (Idu Industrial Yard) Railway — Approximately 280 km. • Aba – Ikot Ekpene – Itu – Odukpani – Calabar Railway — Approximately 340 km. • Illela – Sokoto – Jega – Yauri – Makera Railway — Approximately 408 km. The Managing Director of NRC, Dr Opeifa commenting on the development, assured that: These proposed rail corridors are expected to strengthen regional connectivity, improve freight movement, support industrialisation, and further integrate Nigeria’s transport network if fully implemented. Author: Emmanuel C. Nzenwa 19 Likes 1 Share
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| Re: 13 Proposed Railway Projects Across Nigeria by Adblg0610: 12:22pm On May 25 |
These bold railway expansion projects reflect strong leadership and a clear commitment to national development. Commendations to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for prioritising modern transport infrastructure that can boost connectivity, trade, jobs, and economic growth across Nigeria. 25 Likes |
| Re: 13 Proposed Railway Projects Across Nigeria by Cajal(m): 12:59pm On May 25 |
Adblg0610:New Nigeria new Nigeria new 9 Likes |
| Re: 13 Proposed Railway Projects Across Nigeria by Obapluto: 12:29pm On May 27*. Modified: 6:27pm On May 27 |
Nothing for the south east I guess.. and you wonder why they keep agitating with foolish leaders up there.. one Nigeria but this is a scam. Elon is unimpressed Those quoting me lol. I dey gain from all this pass una papa.. Musk boiz can Neva argue with swines 3 Likes 3 Shares |
| Re: 13 Proposed Railway Projects Across Nigeria by WhizdomXX(m): 12:31pm On May 27 |
When will they be implemented? 1 Like 1 Share |
| Re: 13 Proposed Railway Projects Across Nigeria by masui(m): 12:31pm On May 27 |
Before all these proposed rail lines becomes a reality, bandits and terrorists go don kidnap everybody put inside bush. 6 Likes |
| Re: 13 Proposed Railway Projects Across Nigeria by franchasng: 12:32pm On May 27 |
This is awesome if it can be achieved within the shortest possible timeframe (2 to 6 years for a serious government). 3 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: 13 Proposed Railway Projects Across Nigeria by reiddecuti: 12:33pm On May 27 |
Cajal:Not until the system (government) start hitting hard on corruption. You can't embezzle hundreds of billions on naira and goes onto plea bargain to pay paltry of hundred to 200 million for the system to Fred you and still have the effrontery to use the money to contest for Senate, Governor or President and expect a New Nigeria. It's the biggest JOKE of the century. And to me, no matter how wonderful Tinubu or any other President will perform, if they didn't hit hard on corruption, they failed woefully. Cos this corruption is really dealing with us and we're all paying dearly for it. 6 Likes |
| Re: 13 Proposed Railway Projects Across Nigeria by masui(m): 12:33pm On May 27 |
Obapluto:Go and read again. The fifth column will clear your doubts. 9 Likes |
| Re: 13 Proposed Railway Projects Across Nigeria by AleAirHub(m): 12:33pm On May 27 |
If this project pulls through, then BAT has my vote and my full family's vote, as the economic outcome from the project is unlimited. I am watching. MyExpression: 4 Likes |
| Re: 13 Proposed Railway Projects Across Nigeria by LeeMason(m): 12:34pm On May 27 |
Obapluto:Tribal bigot you did not see the Benin City – Agbor – Onitsha – Nnewi – Owerri – Aba Railway, with an additional branch line from Onitsha – Enugu – Abakaliki — Approximately 500 km.  ?? 18 Likes |
| Re: 13 Proposed Railway Projects Across Nigeria by GeorgkuduE(m): 12:35pm On May 27 |
No North central region in this proposal? |
| Re: 13 Proposed Railway Projects Across Nigeria by Boomyvig: 12:35pm On May 27 |
Every Nigerian state should operate a public-facing digital portal where registered citizens can access real-time development roadmaps across industry categories- infrastructure, health, education, agriculture, and so on. Not press releases and mere project announcements. Nigerians need actual timelines, contractor details, budgets, and progress updates. And an agency to create massive awareness on how to interact with the solution so every Nigerians can participate actively in building the nation to their expectations. The portal should include a structured feedback system. Citizens submit input, it gets routed to designated supervisors, and the system tracks frequency and severity. Recurring concerns automatically trigger escalation. Threshold-based reporting sends professional summaries directly to ministry heads for review and recommended action. This is not a goodwill initiative but a performance architecture. Right now, government accountability in Nigeria is theatrical. Projects get announced, photos get taken, and the trail goes cold. Nobody knows what was actually delivered, what it cost, or who signed off. When things go wrong , and they do , there is no clear chain of responsibility to pull on. A portal like this changes that. Every project has a name on it. Every milestone is public. Every feedback cycle creates a paper trail. Citizens stop being spectators and start being stakeholders with standing. The real measure of government performance is not news coverage of groundbreaking ceremonies. It is whether what was promised was built, within budget, on time, and to standard , and whether someone is answerable when it is not. These things are not difficult to established and implement. But cos Nigerians politicians are all thieves plus those they lead too suffer from small mindset - this evil structures will continue till this generation fades away like dust in the dessert. What an unfortunate country and people. 4 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: 13 Proposed Railway Projects Across Nigeria by SmartPolician: 12:35pm On May 27 |
These are great plans but the only challenge now is funding |
| Re: 13 Proposed Railway Projects Across Nigeria by xxxx999jon: 12:35pm On May 27 |
If am a Chinese I can be confident I can get to ride on those tracks in my life.. But a Nigerian.. Even if them born me today e no sure at all even if I live till 100 years. 2 Likes |
| Re: 13 Proposed Railway Projects Across Nigeria by victoreneojo001: 12:36pm On May 27 |
Find a way of connecting all the rail lines instead of existing in isolation. This way someone can leave Abuja to any part of the federation. I think the best thing to do is to create rail lines connecting all states in Nigeria that will reduce costs of transportation, goods and services in the country. |
| Re: 13 Proposed Railway Projects Across Nigeria by samwash(m): 12:37pm On May 27 |
Obapluto:Which kind Igbo talk be this, must you bring tribe into everything. You nor dey read, na to jump come moment. You nor see Aba, Onitsha,Nnewi, Owerri, Abakaliki,Enugu, so all this place are located in noth-east abi. If all this projects are executed and delivered, then couple with light rail projects handled by individual state government, that will solve almost 70% of haulage problems in Nigeria. Let's make Nigeria work. 8 Likes |
| Re: 13 Proposed Railway Projects Across Nigeria by Mrexcell(m): 12:38pm On May 27 |
I wonder where exactly engineers want to place the rail lines in that lagos calabar coastal high way anytime I look at the picture of the road i really get confused on the design. 1 Like |
| Re: 13 Proposed Railway Projects Across Nigeria by OredoPikin: 12:41pm On May 27 |
Adblg0610:Even if u give Tinubu 20yrs as President, if one of these projects come to reality, call me goat🤣🤣 |
| Re: 13 Proposed Railway Projects Across Nigeria by babesiosis: 12:43pm On May 27 |
masui:Just as they are doing to the coastal highway workers Abi? Chai! Receive sense in Jesus name 4 Likes |
| Re: 13 Proposed Railway Projects Across Nigeria by Atlantis585: 12:43pm On May 27 |
SmartPolician:But we still have the Borrower In Chief in Aso Rock. After removing fuel subsidy to increase IGR, he is still borrowing for every damn thing. He will go and borrow to at least complete the areas in SW. 1 Like |
| Re: 13 Proposed Railway Projects Across Nigeria by Gboom: 12:44pm On May 27 |
Proposal stage is nothing as approval stage if the project has not begun at the various locations stated 2 Likes |
| Re: 13 Proposed Railway Projects Across Nigeria by stasius: 12:44pm On May 27 |
Nice one. When is construction starting? 1 Like |
| Re: 13 Proposed Railway Projects Across Nigeria by OredoPikin: 12:44pm On May 27 |
AleAirHub:Pull through ?🤣🤣 U really dont know Tinubu. Give him 20yrs Not a single one of these projects will come to reality What did he do in Lagos? Plan and plan for those after him to come execute 😂 Just dey play 1 Like |
| Re: 13 Proposed Railway Projects Across Nigeria by OredoPikin: 12:46pm On May 27 |
stasius:After his tenure as usual Thats if the next president after him decides to execute it. As for under Tinubu, none of these will ever pull through even if you give him 50yrs as President |
| Re: 13 Proposed Railway Projects Across Nigeria by Reference(m): 12:47pm On May 27 |
Hmmm....sounds nice. Hope it will be pursued with the same vim as the concrete road caper. And states should be mandated to play their parts in urban rail/tram roll-outs. A whole national capital has no urban rail in 2026... 1 Like |
| Re: 13 Proposed Railway Projects Across Nigeria by Willie2015: 12:48pm On May 27 |
Adblg0610:This is what they are supposed to be working on as a good alternative to subsidy removal.. not that CNG nonsense. 1 Like |
| Re: 13 Proposed Railway Projects Across Nigeria by Saig: 12:50pm On May 27 |
GeorgkuduE:Seems Middle Belt is a joke to these guys. Nothing of Plateau, Benue, Nasarawa 1 Like |
| Re: 13 Proposed Railway Projects Across Nigeria by correctguy101(m): 12:51pm On May 27 |
Adblg0610:You don rush dey commend shey? Let's wait and see if any will come to fruition. |
| Re: 13 Proposed Railway Projects Across Nigeria by Reference(m): 12:52pm On May 27 |
OredoPikin:There is nothing wrong in planning.. And we don't expect all these projects done in a lifetime because we just donot have the economy to execute them with the rapidity of China. But if the plans and programs are INSTITUTIONALISED, and not PERSONALISED like these fancy new coastal and sahelian highways,.then they will truly belong to the people who will defend them. The key to long term planning and successful execution/realization is ownership by the people. 2 Likes |
| Re: 13 Proposed Railway Projects Across Nigeria by Rossychy(f): 12:53pm On May 27 |
I just wish it can be done and completed in time because that system of transportation is convenient for moving about, especially from one state to another. Imagine travelling from warri to itapke, then you get a cab or bus to Abuja. Nigerians will surely be excited to see this project completed. 5 Likes |
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