Nigeria: Light Rail Projects in Northern States to Commence Soon - Transportation Minister

Nigeria: Light Rail Projects in Northern States to Commence Soon - Transportation Minister

The Minister of Transportation, Sen. Sa'idu Alkali, says light rail projects in Northern States of the country will commence soon.

Minister gives update on Kaduna–Kano rail project

"The North is not left out. From roads and rail to inland ports and power, the evidence is on ground.” The post Minister gives update on Kaduna–Kano rail project appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

FG flags off light rail projects in Northern states

The Federal Government has initiated plans to support light rail projects in key northern states, starting with Kaduna

Nigerian govt flags off Light Rail projects in key northern states

The Federal Government said it has commenced plans to support light rail projects in key Northern States. It said this would start with Kaduna and Kano, as part of efforts to enhance public transportation and boost economic productivity in the region. Minister of Transportation, Saidu Ahmed Alkali, disclosed this while chairing a discussion on infrastructure during the 2-day interactive session organised by the Sir Ahmadu Bello Foundation in Kad…

Kaduna–Kano rail to be completed in 2025

Kaduna–Kano rail to be completed in 2025 — Minister The Minister of Transportation, Saidu Alkali, says the Northern region is among the biggest beneficiaries of President Bola Tinubu’s infrastructure drive under the Renewed Hope Agenda. Speaking at the Government-citizens’ Engagement Interactive Session organised by the Sir Ahmadu Bello Memorial Foundation in Kaduna on Wednesday, the […] The post Kaduna–Kano rail to be completed in 2025 — Minist…

FG Targets 2026 Completion for Kaduna–Kano Standard Gauge Rail Line

The Federal Government on July 30, 2025, reaffirmed its commitment to complete the Kaduna–Kano Standard Gauge Rail Line by December 2026, as stated by Minister of Transportation Saidu Alkali during a project inspection. The 185-kilometer line, part of the National Integrated Infrastructure Master Plan, is 60% complete, with $1.2 billion invested since 2016 by the China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC). The project aims to boost…