China's Influence on Nigeria's Modern Railways: The...
China News
August 10, 2023
The Abuja-Kaduna Railway, spanning 186.5 kilometers, stands as a testament to Nigeria's partnership with China in modernizing its railway system. Remarkably, it is not only Nigeria's first contemporary railway but also the inaugural railway project in Africa constructed to Chinese standards. Inaugurated in July 2016, the railway has significantly reduced travel time between the two cities, cutting it down from four hours to just one hour.