Senate Panel To Probe Failing Rail System

Senate Launches Probe Into Failing Nigerian Rail Network Amid Efficiency Crisis

The Senate inaugurated an ad-hoc committee on Thursday to scrutinize contracts and execution of railway projects nationwide, responding to mounting worries about the declining performance on major routes. Senator Abdul Ningi (PDP, Bauchi Central) invoked Order 42 to spotlight the “tragic situation” on the Kano–Kaduna rail line, noting that train services had plummeted to just one trip per day, with cargo travel times stretching from about 1 hour…

Senate probes alleged decadence in Nigerian Railway Corporation

WorldStage– The Senate has constituted an ad-hoc committee to investigate alleged growing decadence in the operations of Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC). The development followed the adoption of a point of order raised by Sen. Abdul Ningi (PDP-Bauchi) at plenary on Thursday. Ningi, citing order 42 (personal explanation) of the senate standing rules, called the attention of his colleagues to what he called the tragic history of the railway sit…

‘This Is a Nigerian Tragedy’ — Senate Debates Abuja-Kaduna Rail Crisis

Senate President Godswill Akpabio Thursday mocked the crumbling Abuja-Kaduna railway, declaring that “even a keke napep” (commercial tricycle) would outpace the once-proud train service, as the Senate launched a full probe into its decline.The quipmet with laughter and applause reflects the dramatic fall of the 2015 line, built by China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) with Chinese loans and once a symbol of modern rail travel.…

Senate Probes Poor Execution Of Abuja-Kaduna Railway Contract

The Senate, on Thursday, set up an Ad-hoc Committee to carry out investigation into the alleged poor execution of the Abuja- Kaduna railway contract. The apex legislative Assembly also mandated the Ad-hoc Committee, chaired by Senator Adams Oshiomhole (APC, Edo North) to find out the sudden malfunctioning, the poor fixing of rail tracks and the... The post Senate Probes Poor Execution Of Abuja-Kaduna Railway Contract appeared first on New Telegr…

Senate Panel To Probe Failing Rail System

The Senate has constituted a 12-member ad-hoc committee to investigate the persistent challenges bedevilling Nigeria’s railway system, amid rising concerns over vandalism, derailments, operational delays and alleged ticket racketeering. Chaired by Senator Adams Oshiomhole, the committee is mandated to examine the root causes of repeated vandalisation of rail tracks, frequent train derailments, shortage of coaches and sharp practices associated w…

Reps to Probe Handling of Agricultural Subsidies, Intervention Programmes Between 2015 – 2025, Summon Officials - AgroNigeria

Following concerns raised by lawmakers over weak documentation and accountability gaps in records presented at a hearing in the National Assembly, the House of Representatives committee probing agricultural subsidies and intervention programmes has summoned key government officials over the handling of funds released between 2015 and 2025. Those invited to appear before the committee include