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Nigeria approves rail surveillance equipment and additional coaches

The Transport Ministry said the president had approved the acquisition of surveillance equipment and additional coaches to strengthen railway security and capacity. The announcement came during an October 17 inspection of the Kano–Daura–Katsina sections of the Kano–Maradi line.

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Ministry officials took part in beam launching for a railway bridge on the Kano–Katsina–Maradi project and assessed preparations for the line’s planned December 2026 commissioning.

The announcement did not specify procurement quantities. Officials said Nigerian Railway Corporation staff would be trained and involved in assembling, operating and maintaining the new coaches.

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    Nigeria approves rail surveillance equipment and additional coaches

    The Transport Ministry said the president had approved the acquisition of surveillance equipment and additional coaches to strengthen railway security and capacity. The announcement came during an October 17 inspection of the Kano–Daura–Katsina sections of the Kano–Maradi line.

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The page is dated October 16, while its text dates the inspection October 17. This source inconsistency is preserved. The event uses the October 17 date stated in the text; procurement quantities and costs are not disclosed.

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