1 January
Project proposal received
Project Proposal was received by ICRC
Transport
Abia , Rivers , Lagos , Oyo , Kwara , Niger , Kaduna , Yobe , Enugu , Bauchi , Gombe , Plateau , Borno , Kano
Development
Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC)
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Mass transit services could be provided in urban areas, particularly in the major cities. However, these are not likely to be commercially viable on their own and will require a direct government subsidy, or indirect cross-subsidy from other profitable services. The current configuration of the network means that it could only serve a limited number of potential commuter routes and could eventually constrain freight demand at a much higher economic cost given the limited rail corridor available. There is the need for a transformation of the Nigerian railway system to a dynamic and more functional one, to encourage the use of rail to reduce road traffic congestion problems and other negative externalizes; to increase railway capacity and development of national capacity through local sourcing of maintenance and construction materials; and to reduce the burden of the railway sector on the federal budget through private sector investment.
The Rail Lines is across the Western and Eastern regions of Nigeria (Western lines are Lagos-Kano 1,126km, to Nguru 230 km, to Fantua 100km, to Kaura Namoda 121km, Apapa line 6km, Tin Can island 6km; and Eastern lines are Port Harcourt- Kaduna 915km, Maiduguri 706km, Jos 35km, Onne 19km).
Provision of passenger and cargo services.
There is a strong demand for rail freight services for many products in Nigeria because, despite its relatively low direct cost, road haulage has many indirect costs to customers because of congestion and delays caused by the poor condition of the road network. It also results in high environmental and social costs (such as safety). Railways are more efficient at moving bulk loads over long distances in environmental and economic terms. Thus, there is a compelling need to attract private sector technical expertise and financial resources in the provision of rail services in Nigeria.
An Environmental Audit was carried out as well as stakeholder engagement sessions among key stakeholders, including representative members of rail host communities, regulatory authorities, and workers unions.
Information will be published as soon as it is available.
1 January
Project Proposal was received by ICRC
4 April
ICRC issued a conditional OBC Certificate of Compliance
25 May
Preferred bidder selected.
The Federal Government announced General Electric, a global conglomerate, has emerged the preferred bidder for the narrow gauge railway concession in Nigeria.
