National Railway Corporation Act (Amendment) Bill, 2026
A Bill for an Act to Amend the National Railway Corporation Act to Strengthen Its Provisions, Expand Its Scope and for Related Matters
In plain terms
This bill updates the existing law governing the National Railway Corporation. It sets out who is in charge, how the work is funded, and what powers apply. (Demonstration summary.)
Legislative journey
Gazetted
Tuesday, 11 August 2026 · passed
First Reading
Wednesday, 2 September 2026 · passed
Second Reading
Wednesday, 23 September 2026 · passed
Referred to Committee
Tuesday, 20 October 2026 · referred
Referred to the Committee on Nigeria Content Development and Monitoring.
Public Hearing
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Committee Report Laid
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Committee of the Whole
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Third Reading
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Senate Concurrence
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Clean Copy Transmitted
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Presidential Assent
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Act of the National Assembly
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Co-sponsors (2)
Public engagement
7 published submissions
6 support · 0 oppose · 1 comment
Have your say on this bill
- Bello O.Edosupport
This is long overdue. My community has waited years for this and I hope the House passes it quickly.
- Mercy O.Nasarawasupport
I support this bill, but please make sure the funding is ring-fenced so it actually reaches the people.
- Deborah M.Kwarasupport
This is long overdue. My community has waited years for this and I hope the House passes it quickly.
- Khadija L.Federal Capital Territorysupport
Good initiative. Please include rural areas explicitly in the implementation plan.
- Ikechukwu O.Ogunsupport
This is long overdue. My community has waited years for this and I hope the House passes it quickly.
- Peter O.Tarabasupport
Good initiative. Please include rural areas explicitly in the implementation plan.
- Chinyere L.Edoneutral
Requesting a copy of the full text and the schedule of the public hearing.