Railway Business

https://railbus.com.ng/
Railway Business is a Nigeria-based trade publication dedicated to the rail sector in Africa. It reports on infrastructure projects, policy reform, safety and technology, with particular attention to Nigeria’s ongoing modernisation plans and the wider continental market. The outlet publishes news updates, interviews with industry leaders and opinion pieces that unpack regulation, funding and operations. Its reporting spans national and international developments that affect African rail. Examples include coverage of the Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s stance on rail sector investment at the 2nd Abuja International Railway Conference in September 2025; an in‑depth interview on proposals to unbundle the Nigerian Railway Corporation and attract private capital; and explainers on advanced signalling, CBTC and ETCS tailored to a non‑specialist professional audience. Railway Business also highlights research that shapes strategy, such as UIC’s analysis of AI adoption in passenger rail and what it implies for operators and OEMs. The publication serves policymakers, operators, suppliers, consultants and investors who need context on projects, procurement and policy across West, East and North Africa. Its editorial approach blends concise news with accessible technical features and practical commentary on freight and passenger operations, public‑private partnerships and cross‑border corridors. By narrowing its beat to rail, Railway Business provides a consistent reference point for stakeholders seeking actionable, Africa‑focused rail intelligence.

Source: Code for Africa

Last updated date: July 2026

Location:
Abuja, Nigeria
Year the organization started publishing:
2018
Languages:
English
Type of coverage:
International
Countries of coverage:
Kenya
Morocco
Senegal
South Africa

Content

Editorial coverage:
A single topic (such as education, environment or criminal justice)
Type of content produced by theme:
Technology
Economy and business
Journalism genres:
Interviews and reporting
Narrative journalism
Journalism coverage types and techniques:
Breaking news
Cross-border journalism
Tech platforms and other mediums used:
Social media platforms
Podcast
Twitter

Audience and reach

Social media audience

Facebook number of followers:
407
Twitter number of followers:
2,837
Instagram number of followers:
34

Management and team

Founders

Female:
1
Male:
1
Founders:
Olawale Rasheed Nafisat Bolade
Directors:
Sola Isola; Tomi Lala, Dele Abdulahi, Ranti Fausat

Team

Full-time employees:
25
Part-time employees:
15
Freelancers or consultants:
18
Volunteers:
0

Business structure and revenue sources

Organization tax status:
Hybrid model (more than one nonprofit or for-profit)

Why is this profile included?

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