Nigeria, June 9 -- The federal government plans to extend the existing Lagos rail network to the domestic and international terminals of the Murtala Muhammed Airport (MMA) as part of efforts to improve connectivity and strengthen the state's position as an aviation hub in Africa.

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, announced the plan on Monday at the opening of Invest Lagos 3.0, an investment forum organised by the Lagos State Government.

Mr Keyamo said discussions were underway between his ministry and the Lagos State Government on the project, which will connect the rail line terminating at Ikeja Bus Stop to the airport terminals.

According to him, the extension will pass through the General Aviation Te...