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Tinubu Vows to Complete $3bn Eastern Nigerian Rail Line Project.
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has announced that his administration will complete a $3 billion rail line connecting Port Harcourt to Maiduguri, a project that was previously uncompleted.
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has announced plans to complete a major rail project worth $3 billion, connecting the oil-rich city of Port Harcourt in the Niger Delta to Maiduguri in northeastern Nigeria. The Eastern Rail line is part of a larger infrastructure development initiative aimed at boosting economic growth and improving transportation links across the country. Completion of the project is seen as a significant step towards diversifying Nigeria's economy and enhancing its global competitiveness. The rail line is expected to have a major impact on trade, commerce, and industry in the region.
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