The Nigerian government has reportedly approved the sum of $5.3 billion for the Ibadan-Kano rail project.
Amaechi
The Nation reports that the Federal Government has approved construction of the $5.3bn Ibadan to Kano standard gauge rail line project.
Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, disclosed this on Thursday at the third Maritime Stakeholders Interactive Forum.
He said: “Just yesterday, we got approval to complete the $5.3bn Ibadan to Kano rail project.
“We have also applied for funding to commence coastal rail for the Port Harcourt to Warri segment.”
Details shortly...