NRC to run 3 Lagos–Ibadan train trips Monday amid Eid-el-Fitr travel surge

By Seun Ibiyemi The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has announced plans to operate three train trips on the Lagos–Ibadan Train Service (LITS) corridor on Monday, March 23, to address increased passenger demand. In a statement issued on Friday in Lagos, the NRC Chief Public Relations Officer, Callistus Unyimadu, said the additional trips were introduced in…

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NRC orders probe into alleged assault on UI lecturer at Moniya train station

By Seun Ibiyemi The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has ordered an immediate investigation into the alleged assault of a lecturer from the University of Ibadan, Dr. Mikail Abdussalam, at the Obafemi Awolowo Train Station in Moniya, Ibadan. In a statement issued by the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the corporation, Kayode Opeifa, the…

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ICPC, NRC strengthen collaboration to boost transparency in rail sector

By Seun Ibiyemi The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has pledged enhanced collaboration with the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) to reinforce transparency, accountability, and integrity across the nation’s railway sector. The assurance was given by Mr. Alexander Chukwumah, Resident Anti-Corruption Commissioner (RAAC), Lagos Office, during a courtesy visit to NRC Managing…

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NRC increases Abuja-Kaduna train trips amid rising passenger demand

By Seun Ibiyemi The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has increased the number of trips on the Abuja-Kaduna Train Service (AKTS) corridor in response to growing passenger demand. The Chief Public Relations Officer of the corporation, Mr. Callistus Unyimadu, disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday in Lagos, noting that the new timetable will take…

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How CCECC, other contractors bribed NRC officials N2.04bn for contracts – EFCC

By Seun Ibiyemi The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, arraigned three senior officials of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) before a Lagos State High Court sitting in Ikeja over alleged abuse of office, money laundering, collection of bribes from railway contractors to secure contracts from the NRC, and unlawful…

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