Abuja–Kaduna train platform opens for ticket payment – NRC

The online ticketing system for the Abuja–Kaduna Train Service is now available for purchase, according to the Nigerian Railway Corporation. This was said in a statement released in Lagos on Tuesday by Mr. Callistus Unyimadu, the NRC’s chief public relations officer. According to Umyimadu, travellers were therefore urged to purchase their tickets in person at any of the scheduled stations or online at https://nrc.tps.ng prior to the October 1 commencement. He claims that after a study of the Temporary Speed Restriction (TSR) to improve operations, the journey time has been…

I await full briefing on Abuja–Kaduna train disaster —Tinubu

In order to guarantee prompt action and support for everyone impacted, President Bola Tinubu expressed his condolences to the passengers of the Abuja–Kaduna train that derailed on Tuesday along the Kaduna corridor. He stated that he was awaiting a comprehensive briefing. In the meantime, Mr. Kayode Opeifa, the Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation, or NRC, has accepted full responsibility for the catastrophe. Following the recent derailment, Mr. Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s (LP) 2023 presidential contender, urged the public to have more faith in Nigeria’s transportation system. Shortly…

FCCP Officials Seals Off Popular Abuja Store Over Deceptive Goods Pricing

FCCP Officials Seals Off Popular Abuja Store Over Deceptive Goods Pricing There was a mild drama on Friday at the popular supermarket, Sahad Store, located in the Garki area of Abuja, after officials of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) sealed the store. The reason behind the sealing was the lack of transparency in the store’s pricing practices, reports revealed. This action comes just a day after President Bola Tinubu announced his plans to address the factors contributing to the food crisis in the country. In a collaborative…