By Afolabi Oyekunle. The Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), Dr. Kayode Opeifa, has pledged to ensure that the NRC functions as a key driver of national integration and economic development, while operating in line with international best practices.                     Dr. Opeifa Dr. Opeifa who has been speaking recently on NRC and his plans in office, disclosed this while speaking on Channels Television. According to him, many developed countries treat railway infrastructure primarily as social infrastructure, noting that Nigeria’s rail system currently plays a similar role by enabling mobility and economic activities across regions.   One of the Modern trains in the fleet of NRC. “Railway is an enabler of growth,” he said, adding that the Federal Government’s  investments in rail projects across states such as Lagos, Kano and Kaduna is largely due to their strategic economic im...

By Afolabi Oyekunle. He is just one year in office, but well focus to reshape the Nigerian Railway Corporation to achieve positive strides to move  the rail sector towards modern trend. Dr. Kayode Opeifa, Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation has recently been speaking on his achievements in office and what he believes can be achieved in the sector.                  Dr. Opeifa  Speaking in an interview, he disclosed that all the states capitals will be linked with rail lines. He disclosed that  under the present laws, states have been permitted to build rail lines, as railway has been  removed from the Exclusive List to the Concurrent List. " We are already discussing with Regional development commissions on further areas of railway development." According to Dr. Opeifa, f rom 2015 to date, close to one thousand kilometers of rail lines have been constructed, while bi llions of dollars have been...

By Afolabi Oyekunle. Federal Civil Servants are full of gratuity to the present administration, in particular President Bola Tinubu, for restoring back gratuity for retiring Civil Servants. The Federal Secretariat, Abuja, was today agog  as news filtered to thousands of Civil Servants that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has restored payment of gratuity to Federal Civil Servants. In a Press Statement issued in Abuja today, the National President of Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria (ASCSN), Comrade Shehu Mohammed, and the Secretary-General, Comrade Joshua Apebo, commended President Tinubu and the Federal Executive Council for listening to the cries of thousands of Federal Civil Servants by approving the Exit Benefit Scheme that grants retiring Federal Civil Servants a gratuity equal to 100% of their total annual emolument.  “We are really glad that after decades of struggles by the Union to ensure that Federal Civil Servants who have served the country for 35 years o...

By Afolabi Oyekunle. ICPC, NRC to  Collaborate on Anti-Corruption Drive The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has pledged stronger collaboration with the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) as part of efforts to reinforce transparency and accountability in the nation’s railway sector. The Resident Anti-Corruption Commissioner (RAAC), Lagos Office, Mr. Alexander Chukwumah, gave the assurance during a courtesy visit to the Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation, Dr. Kayode Opeifa, at the Corporation’s headquarters. Chukwumah said the ICPC is willing to support the corporation by providing training programmes for its workforce to help them identify and avoid practices that could expose them to corruption-related offences. According to him, the initiative forms part of the Commission’s public education and enlightenment mandate aimed at encouraging Nigerians and public institutions to uphold integrity and avoid corrupt practices. H...

By Afolabi Oyekunle. The Transportation Correspondents Association of Nigeria (TCAN) has commenced plans for its 2026 Annual Transport Summit slated for September with the theme: Unlocking Economic Growth Through Transportation Logistics. The umbrella body of transport journalists, in a statement released at the weekend, explained that the event, which will hold in Lagos will convene key stakeholders across Nigeria’s transportation value chain — including aviation, maritime, rail, road transport, and logistics services — alongside policymakers, regulators, captains of industry, financial institutions, and development partners. According to the TCAN statement, “In line with ongoing reforms and infrastructure investments across the sector, the 2026 TCAN Conference aims to critically examine how efficient transportation logistics can serve as a catalyst for sustainable economic growth, trade facilitation, job creation, and regional integration.” TCAN Chairman, Tola Adenubi aff...

By Afolabi Oyekunle  The Nigerian Railway Corporation says it  remains committed to supporting initiatives that promote national development, environmental sustainability, and community advancement, while showcasing the railway as a safe, modern, and strategic platform for engagement. This is according to a statement by  Callistus Unyimadu, NRC Chief Public Relations Officer as  Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) played host to the Rotary Club of Ota, as the club made history by hosting Nigeria’s first-ever Rotary fellowship on a moving train, setting a remarkable benchmark for innovation in civic and humanitarian engagement. The groundbreaking event brought together members of the club aboard a moving train for fellowship, leadership interaction, and strategic discussions centered on service to humanity, climate action, and sustainable community development.  The fellowship was led by the President of the Rotary Club of Ota, Mr. Charles Umukoro, alongside membe...