Nigeria approves N530bn for railway modernization, with 85% expected from international lenders.

Nigeria's National Assembly has approved N530 billion ($1.2 billion) for railway modernization and rehabilitation. The funding, part of a supplementary budget, will serve as counterpart financing, with 85% expected from international lenders like the African Development Bank and China Exim Bank. Additionally, a $350 million loan from the AfDB will support the Kano-Maradi rail project, aiming to improve transportation and stimulate economic growth.

October 28, 2024
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