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China Development Bank Finances Kaduna–Kano Rail Section

Country
Nigeria
Sector
Transport & Logistics
Intelligence Type
Capital
Status / Stage
Announced
Estimated Value
USD million 254.8
Confidence
Reported

China Development Bank agreed a loan of approximately $254.8m specifically for the Kaduna–Kano main line, part of the wider Kaduna–Kano–Maradi railway programme, of which Nigeria has funded roughly 85% through concessional loans from China Exim Bank, IFC and AfDB, with government covering the remaining ~15% domestically.

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