FG approves $500m for strategic railways

The Federal Executive Council, presided over by Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo, on Wednesday approved $500m for the purchase of coaches, wagons, locomotives for Lagos-Ibadan and Itakpe-Warri railways.

The Minister of Transportation, Mr Rotimi Ameachi, disclosed this to media as well as revealed that the rehabilitation of Ikorodu Lighter Terminal as well as the procurement of patrol boats for Nigerian Ports Authority to provide security in the nation's water ways has been approved Furhtermore, N2.67bn has been approved to fortify security at University of Maiduguri.

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