…Holds Bi-Lateral talks at the Portuguese foreign office Minister of Transportation, Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi has met with the financing advisory for the construction of Kano-Maradi rail line, seeking a speed-up of the process to ensure construction begins as soon as possible. In the meeting held at the Nigerian Embassy, Berlin with representatives of KfW-IPEX bank […]
Category archives: Transport
Breaking: Transportation, Aviation correspondents launch maiden Journal in Abuja
The maiden edition of the Abuja Transportation and Aviation Correspondents Association, ATACA Journal will launch in Abuja on December 16, 2021. The Journal, which is the first of its kind, is packed with transportation and aviation industry stories and insightful interviews that speak to happenings in the Industry. The Association which began in 2015, has […]
Amaechi seeks foreign investment in seven maritime areas
Minister of Transportation, Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi has listed seven areas where profitable investment opportunities exist in the maritime industry. He called on foreign investors to take advantage of the industry. Amaechi made this known in his Paper presentation:Investment Opportunities in the Nigerian Maritime Sector at the 2021 Greek- Nigeria Chamber of Commerce & Technology Investment […]
2022: Amaechi defends N148 Billion budget, prioritizes ongoing rail projects
The Ministry of Transportation has disclosed it will give priority attention to the completion of ongoing railway projects while commencing new ones. This will spur economic activities while facilitating trade not just in Nigeria but with her West African neighbors. According to a statement by Director Press and Public Relations, Ministry of Transportation, Eric Ojiekwe, […]
Breaking: Abuja-Kaduna train services resume tomorrow with improved security
Minister of Transportation Chibuike Amaechi has reassured Nigerians that there would be improved security on the Abuja/Kaduna train route even as passenger service resumes Saturday. The service was suspended by the Nigeria Railway Corporation (NRC) after a suspected terrorist attack on a train and tracks on Wednesday. Amaechi who revealed plans to digitalize security on […]
TRANSPORT MINISTER URGES HIGHER STANDARDS IN SHIPS INSPECTIONS, PORTS CONTROL
Minister of Transportation, Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi has made a case for Port State Control Officers (PSCOs) to display high level of professionalism in carrying out their duties of inspecting foreign ships at national ports. Amaechi spoke at the 11th Port State Control Committee (PSC) Meeting of the Memorandum of Understanding on PSC for West and […]
NIMASA, CUSTOMS AGREE ON FAST DELIVERY OF DEEP BLUE PROJECT ASSETS
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) and the Nigerian Customs Service have agreed on modalities for seamless and timely delivery of the Deep Blue Project assets currently at the ports. The agreement was reached in a meeting between the Director General of NIMASA, Dr. Bashir Jamoh and Comptroller General of the Nigerian Customs […]
Railway: Amaechi decries ethnicity as bane of Nigeria’s development
Minister of Transportation, Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi has condemned what he described as the attempt at politicising railway development Nigeria. He insisted it a major challenge facing the country in the government’s effort to stimulate the economy. He also said ethnicity is a big challenge to development in Nigeria, noting that rail projects around the country […]
Construction of Bonny Deep Seaport to commence soon
Minister of Transportation, Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi has inspected the proposed site for construction of the Bonny Deep Seaport. Amaechi made the visit, Friday in company of the Permanent Secretary, Dr Magdalene Ajani, the Acting MD, Nigeria Ports Authority (NPA), Mohammed Koko and experts from the Ministry of Transportation, the NPA and the contractors, CCECC. According […]
FG TO IMPROVE TRANSPORTATION MODES, HOSTS 16TH COUNCIL OF TRANSPORTATION
The Federal government is set to improve transportation modes as a way of cutting the cost of production and enhancing the ease of doing business in the country. This is coming on the heels of the 16th Edition of the National Council on Transportation (NCT) with the theme: “Sustainable Transportation: Panacea for National Development” to […]