The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has identified a possible sudden wheel or bogie defect as a potential primary factor in the June 8, 2026 derailment of the Warri-Itakpe Train Service in Delta State. The corporation also said the possible manner of brake application may have contributed to the severity of the accident, stressing that both…
An online investment platform known as National Reading Culture (NRC) has reportedly collapsed, leaving thousands of users unable to access their funds and raising concerns over the loss of billions of naira. The platform, which promised users opportunities to earn money through online activities and investment packages, reportedly became inaccessible without warning, preventing participants from withdrawing their…
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has announced the temporary suspension of its Kajola–Apapa (BAT) passenger train service for 21 days, beginning July 6, to facilitate scheduled maintenance of its locomotives and coaches. According to the corporation, the final passenger service on the route will operate on July 3, after which maintenance activities will commence to improve…
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has granted the Lagos State Government a permanent operating licence for the Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT) Red Line, formally ending its long-standing exclusive control over railway operations in Nigeria. The agreement was announced on Tuesday during a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signing and licence presentation ceremony in Lagos. Managing…
Three passengers have been confirmed dead following the derailment of the Warri–Itakpe Train Service (WITS) on Monday, the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has said. The incident occurred during operations along the Warri–Itakpe corridor, prompting an immediate emergency response from relevant authorities and rescue teams deployed to the scene. In a statement issued by NRC Managing…
The Federal Government has approved a 50% reduction in fares on all train services operated by the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) ahead of the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations. According to the Federal Ministry of Transportation, the fare discount takes effect from May 26 to June 1, 2026, as part of efforts to ease transportation costs for Nigerians…
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has condemned the rising attacks on train operations along the Abuja–Kaduna rail corridor by suspected vandals and criminal elements, calling for stronger community involvement to safeguard railway infrastructure. The latest incident reportedly occurred at Kilometer 177 on the Abuja–Kaduna route, where unidentified individuals allegedly gathered along the tracks and threw…
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has announced an increase in train services on the Abuja–Kaduna Train Service (AKTS), citing sustained growth in passenger demand along the corridor linking the Federal Capital Territory and Kaduna State. In an official statement signed by its Chief Public Relations Officer, Callistus Unyimadu, the corporation disclosed that the revised schedule will take…
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has accused the Ibadan South-West Local Government Area of Oyo State of destroying and removing railway fixed assets worth several millions of naira along the Ibadan rail corridor. In a statement issued on February 3, 2026, the NRC said the destruction occurred on Monday, February 2, 2026, and was allegedly…
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has announced a 50 per cent reduction in train fares across the country for the yuletide season, in a move aimed at easing travel costs for Nigerians during the festive period. The Managing Director of the corporation, Dr Kayode Opeifa, disclosed the development while explaining that the fare cut follows…
