The Minister of Transportation Mu’azu Jaji Sambo, has disclosed that full train service on the Abuja-Kaduna rail corridor will resume in a week’s time. The Minister disclosed this on Sunday during an inspection tour of the Abuja-Kaduna rail line in preparation for the full resumption of the train service which has been shut down for […]
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Transportation, Aviation stakeholders to discuss economic rescue measures at ATACA annual seminar
The Ministers of Transportation and Aviation, alongside renowned experts in the aviation, rail and maritime sectors have been lined up to speak on measures required to rescue the Nigerian economy through the country’s various modes of transportation. The industry professionals are to outline these measures at the 2022 Annual Seminar of the Abuja Transport and […]
Abuja-Kaduna train service to resume, FG denies paying ransom for released victims
Minister of Transportation, Mua’zu Sambo, has disclosed that with the release of the entire victims of the Kaduna train attack, the ministry will begin the process of opening the Abuja-Kaduna train service. The Minister who disclosed this while briefing journalists in Abuja on Friday added that although diplomacy was involved in their release, no kobo […]
BREAKING: COURT AFFIRMS AKPOTI KOGI PDP SENATORIAL CANDIDATE, FLOORS ATTA
The Federal High Court sitting in Lokoja has on Friday dismissed the suit filed against the candidature of Barr Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The Court presided by Justice Peter Mallong upheld the preliminary Objection filed and argued by J.J. Usman (SAN) on behalf of Akpoti and held that the suit is incompetent and deprived the Court of […]
Adegoroye harps on government, media partnership on policies
Minister of State for Transportation, Prince Ademola Adegoroye, has reiterated the need for media practitioners to play the role of partners in progress with government on policies and programmes aimed at making life better for Nigerians. The Minister, while receiving on a courtesy visit some officers of the Abuja Transportation and Aviation Correspondents Association (ATACA) […]
FG INAUGURATES SHIPPERS’ COUNCIL GOVERNING BOARD, CHARGES THEM ON ECONOMY, ACCOUNTABILITY
Minister of Transportation, Engr. Mu’azu Sambo has inaugurated Nigerian Shippers’ Council Governing Board with the charge to foster an economy that is robust, transparent, accountable and in line with international best practices. Sambo who performed the inauguration Wednesday in Abuja disclosed that the Council is vested with “the responsibility of providing a forum for the […]
KANO-KADUNA RAIL: JUST 12 PERCENT WORK DONE IN 11 MONTHS INSPITE COMPLETION PROMISE
The contractors of the much talked about Kaduna – Kano rail line China Civil Engineering and Construction Company (CCECC) has delivered just 12% percent of work eleven months after President Muhammadu Buhari inaugurated the project, the Minister of Transportation, Muazu Sambo has disclosed. Recall that the former Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi had in March […]
No Abuja – Kaduna train service until kidnap victims are rescued – FG
The Federal government has disclosed that it won’t resume train services along the Abuja-Kaduna rail corridor until all the kidnapped victims from the AK-9 train are reunited with their families. Minister of Transportation, Muazu Sambo also added that the service would commence when the digital security systems that will monitor activities around the tracks are […]
Sanya in S China sees steady progress of coral reef protection
By CaoWenxuan, People’s Daily Coral reefs are among the oldest and most valuable ecosystems in the world. They are home to nearly 30 percent of marine species though they cover only less than two thousandth of the ocean floor. However, global warming, marine pollution and over excavation have constantly degraded coral reefs in the last […]
Abducted Train Passengers: I will tackle the issue by God’s Grace, Sambo promises protesting family members
The Federal Government has reiterated its resolve at securing the release of the 43 persons still held captive by the terrorists. Minister of Transportation, Mu’azu Jaji Sambo stated this while addressing families of the victims of the ill-fated March 28, 2022, train attack who led a peaceful protest to the Ministry demanding the release of […]