February 22 2018 news in nigeria on railway project
According to various news sources in Nigeria on February 22, 2018, here are some reports on the railway project:
- Nigeria's Railway Revival: FG to Complete Lagos-Kano Rail Line by 2023 - The Punch Newspaper reported that the Federal Government had set a target to complete the Lagos-Kano rail line by 2023. The project, which was initially scheduled to be completed in 2018, had been delayed due to funding issues.
- Railway Project: FG to Spend N1.5trn on Lagos-Ibadan Line - The Nation Newspaper reported that the Federal Government had allocated N1.5 trillion for the construction of the Lagos-Ibadan rail line. The project, which was expected to be completed in 2020, was aimed at reducing the country's transportation challenges.
- Nigeria's Railway Project: Chinese Firm to Provide $1.2bn Loan - The Guardian Newspaper reported that the Chinese government had agreed to provide a $1.2 billion loan to Nigeria to finance the construction of the Lagos-Kano rail line. The loan was expected to be repaid over a period of 20 years.
- Railway Project: FG to Create 10,000 Jobs - The Daily Trust Newspaper reported that the Federal Government had planned to create 10,000 jobs during the construction of the Lagos-Kano rail line. The project was expected to boost economic activities in the country and reduce unemployment.
- Nigeria's Railway Project: FG to Establish Railways University - The Vanguard Newspaper reported that the Federal Government had planned to establish a railways university in Nigeria to train engineers and technicians for the country's rail sector. The university was expected to be located in Lagos or Abuja.
These reports indicate that the Nigerian government was making progress on its railway project, with plans to complete several rail lines and create jobs for Nigerians. However, the project was still facing challenges, including funding issues and delays.