NIGERIA

LAGOS TO CALABAR HIGWAY PROJECT: WHY IT CANT BE ACHIEVED

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LAGOS TO CALABAR HIGWAY PROJECT: WHY IT CANT BE ACHIEVED

On March 7 2024, Nigerian Minister of works Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi announced the commencement of construction work on the 700km Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, spanning 9 States with two spurs leading to the Northern States. The first phase of the project which is expected to be handled by Hitech Construction Company Ltd will see the company construct a 47.47 kilometers dual carriageway on a concrete pavement. The vision is that the Lagos-Calabar Coastal road…

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WHY NIGERIAN ELECTRICITY SUBSIDY WILL CONTINUE TO GROW

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WHY NIGERIAN ELECTRICITY SUBSIDY WILL CONTINUE TO GROW

Electricity Subsidy in Nigeria grew by 22.16 per cent from N528 billion in 2019 to N645 billion in 2023, latest figures from the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, NERC, has shown With the Commission projecting N1.6 trillion as electricity subsidy for 2024, total subsidy in the past 10 years is expected to hit N4.993 trillion by the end of the year. A breakdown of the total amount showed that the Federal Government was expected to have remitted…

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RIVERS GOVERNOR INSPECT PORT-HARCOURT DUAL CARRIAGE RING ROAD IN NIGERIA

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RIVERS GOVERNOR INSPECT PORT-HARCOURT DUAL CARRIAGE RING ROAD IN NIGERIA

Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara has expressed satisfaction with work on the Port Harcourt Dual Carriage Ring Road and assures of delivering the project within the scheduled 36 months. Governor Fubara on Wednesday embarked on an inspection tour of some sections of the 50.15 kilometers road taking through Elikpokpodu to Rukpokwu before moving to the Rumuosi section and ending at the UTC junction section of the road. Speaking to the press after the inspection…

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HOW LAGOS THIRD MAINLAND BRIDGE STILL NEEDS MORE WORK DESPITE SPENDING N7BILLION

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HOW LAGOS THIRD MAINLAND BRIDGE STILL NEEDS MORE WORK DESPITE SPENDING N7BILLION

The Lagos Third Mainland Bridge, one of the most important infrastructure facilities in Nigeria’s commercial capital, has gulped billions of naira in an attempt to maintain its structural integrity and make it safe for the millions of road users in the state. The bridge, which spans 11.8 km, is the third of the three bridges that connect the Mainland to the Island, with the first and second being Carter Bridge and Eko Bridge respectively. Despite…

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NIGERIA FEC APPROVED N757BILLION FOR DUALISATION OF 489KM OBAJANA-BENIN ROAD PROJECT

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NIGERIA FEC APPROVED N757BILLION FOR DUALISATION OF 489KM OBAJANA-BENIN ROAD PROJECT

The Federal Executive Council, FEC, on Wednesday approved N757 billion as augmentation for the dualisation of the 489km Obajana-Benin Road. This is as the government has explained that the rising cost of production is responsible for the recent cement price hike, and not its concrete road policy. These among others were disclosed by the Minister of Works, Senator Dave Umahi while briefing State House correspondents at the end of the FEC meeting, presided over by…

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NIGERIA GOVT. SIGN MoU WITH UK FIRM TO DEVELOP ABUJA TECH CITY

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NIGERIA GOVT. SIGN MoU WITH UK FIRM TO DEVELOP ABUJA TECH CITY

The Federal Government through the Federal Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Domineum/ Edenbase UK for the development of Abuja Tech City. The Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, signed the agreement on behalf of the government in Abuja on Tuesday. On Nigeria’s readiness for the collaboration, the Minister said the signing of the MoU laid the foundation for the participation of a key player…

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NIGERIA FCT MINISTER FLAG OFF REHABILITATION OF GWAGWA-DEIDEI ROAD

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NIGERIA FCT MINISTER FLAG OFF REHABILITATION OF GWAGWA-DEIDEI ROAD

Nigeria FCT Minister Wike has pledged to rehabilitate the Gwagwa-Karimo-Deidei road to ease traffic congestion. The Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Wednesday, flagged off the construction of the five-kilometer access road in Saburi, Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC). The event marked the sixth and final ceremony of its kind undertaken by the minister in less than two weeks. Mr Wike, during the ceremony, explained that delivering significant projects, such as roads,…

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STATE GOVT. TO BUILD ₦40M OFFICE AT ONE OF BOKO HARAM STRONGHOLD IN NIGERIA

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STATE GOVT. TO BUILD ₦40M OFFICE AT ONE OF BOKO HARAM STRONGHOLD IN NIGERIA

From their enclave, the terrorists have staged violent attacks against civilians and security personnel including local vigilantes trying to subdue their reign. The Niger State Government has budgeted N40 million for the “construction and furnishing of offices” at Allawa Game Reserve, a stronghold of Boko Haram insurgents terrorizing the area. The 2024 budget of the North-central state also states that N2.2 billion was budgeted for the same project in 2023. However, checks by local media show that…

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NIGERAN GOVT. TO ESTABLISHED HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS COMMITTEE

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NIGERAN GOVT. TO ESTABLISHED HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS COMMITTEE

Federal government has established an ad-hoc ministerial committee on security of highways construction projects across the country. In a statement by the director information, Ministry of Works, Olusola Abiola, the minister of works, Engr David Umahi while inaugurating the committee called on all Nigerians to show patriotism by joining hands with security agencies to protect highways construction project sites across the country. He said, “We are concerned about the security of our sites during construction…

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NIGERIA CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY HITS HARD DUE TO RAISE IN COST OF MATERIALS

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NIGERIA CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY HITS HARD DUE TO RAISE IN COST OF MATERIALS

The rising cost of building materials in Nigeria is increasingly hitting the construction industry hard, with fears that a large number of projects could be put on hold as developers are now on edge about what to do. Already, households are contending with soaring food prices and energy costs, and added to it now is the soaring building materials prices which have doubled in the last 12 months on the heels of surging inflation. The…

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NIGERIA UNIVERSITY GET MASSIVE 600M POWER PLANT

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NIGERIA UNIVERSITY GET MASSIVE 600M POWER PLANT

Azura Power West Africa Limited has donated two plants which value is about N604 million to the University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN), Enugu State, as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility. Performing the ground-breaking ceremony at the Faculty of Engineering, UNN, the Managing Director of Azura Power West Africa, Mr Edu Okeke, said the inauguration of the 240KW solar project and a car park was to support the university community to strengthen academic performance and…

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FMBN SET TO REVAMP HOUSING DEMAND FOR NIGERIAN

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FMBN SET TO REVAMP HOUSING DEMAND FOR NIGERIAN

The Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria has expressed its readiness to revamp and transform its operational activities to meet the housing demands of Nigerians. The Managing Director of the Bank, Madu Hamman, gave the commitment at its 2024 Management Retreat held on Friday in Niger State. The retreat was themed “Transformational Innovation for Sustainable Development in Uncertain Times.” He said the transformation was to rapidly reform and innovate towards meeting Nigeria’s housing shortfall through the…

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NIGERIA ELECTRICITY MINISTER SAY COMMUNITIES WILL STOP CONTRIBUTING FUNDS FOR INFRASTRUCTURAL PROJECTS

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NIGERIA ELECTRICITY MINISTER SAY COMMUNITIES WILL STOP CONTRIBUTING FUNDS FOR INFRASTRUCTURAL PROJECTS

The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has warned that communities will no longer be required to contribute money to buy transformers, electricity poles, or power lines by themselves, stating that it is the responsibility of the power distribution companies (DISCOs) to provide all needed infrastructure for power distribution and the maintenance. Adelabu also said he did not promise Nigerians magic in the power sector, but assured that the government is working hard to improve the…

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ZAMFARA STATE GOVERNOR FLAG-OFF MULTIPLE STATE PROJECTS IN NIGERIA

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ZAMFARA STATE GOVERNOR FLAG-OFF MULTIPLE STATE PROJECTS IN NIGERIA

The Governor of Zamfara State, Dauda Lawal on Saturday, flagged off the distribution of agricultural assets and farm inputs to farmers within Zamfara-west senatorial district of the state. The flag-off ceremony which took place in Gummi local government area (LGA), was part of Nigeria’s COVID-19 Action Recovery and Economic Stimulus Programme under the FADAMA III project. A statement by the spokesperson of the Governor, Sulaiman Bala Idris, disclosed that Mr Lawal, apart from flagging off…

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NIGERIA REPS AND NSE MEMBERS CLASH AT PLENARY SESSION OVER CONCRETE TECHNOLOGY

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NIGERIA REPS AND NSE MEMBERS CLASH AT PLENARY SESSION OVER CONCRETE TECHNOLOGY

The Nigerian Society of Engineers said the House lacked the power to investigate the issue. There was a mild drama on Thursday during the House of Representatives investigative hearing into the use of concrete technology for road construction as the lawmakers and the Nigerian Society of Engineers disagreed over the issue at the venue. At the hearing, the Chairman of the Committee on Works, Akin Alabi (APC, Oyo) and the Chairman Board of Trustees of…

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NIGERIA GOVERNOR INUAGURATE NEWLY RECONSTRUCTED UMUIMO ROAD

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NIGERIA GOVERNOR INUAGURATE NEWLY RECONSTRUCTED UMUIMO ROAD

Governor Alex Otti of Abia state has officially inuagurated the newly reconstructed Umuimo Road in Aba, emphasizing his commitment to accelerating economic growth in the state through improved road infrastructure. Governor Otti who also performed the inuaguration of Udeagbala and MCC/Old exercise amidst cheers from the people of Aba, pledged to beautify all entry points into Abia to ensure they reflect the development of a rapidly growing state The Governor while highlighting the strategic importance of…

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HOW NIGERIA CAN AVIOD ABANDONING INFRASTRUCTURAL PROJECTS

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HOW NIGERIA CAN AVIOD ABANDONING INFRASTRUCTURAL PROJECTS

Nigeria has a huge infrastructure deficit due largely to the high volume of abandoned projects in the country, but a professional project management consultant has proffered solutions on how that can be avoided. Victor Esiemokhai, a civil engineer, has a specialty in project management and over 10 years of experience working with Shell and the Qatar Ministry of Works and Housing. In an interview with Daily Trust in Abuja, he gave reasons why many projects…

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NIGERIA AND OTHERS TO GET £150BILLION INFRASTRUCTURAL FUND FROM EU

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NIGERIA AND OTHERS TO GET £150BILLION INFRASTRUCTURAL FUND FROM EU

The European Union (EU) is to disburse 150 billion Euros in four years by 2027 through its Global Gateway Initiative to Nigeria and other African countries to enhance infrastructure in over eight sectors. The EU Commissioner for International Partnerships, Jutta Urpilainen, made this known during the launch of the Global Gateway initiative on Thursday in Abuja. According to Ms Urpilainen, the Global Gateway initiative is crafted to enhance connectivity, promote sustainable development, and strengthen economic…

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REINSTATED LASBCA WORKERS RAISED CONCERN DESPITE BUILDING COLLAPSES

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REINSTATED LASBCA WORKERS RAISED CONCERN DESPITE BUILDING COLLAPSES

Following their dismissal after the building collapse incident that claimed 34 lives, the officials have been reinstated, the group said. The Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA) has urged Lagos Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to investigate the reinstatement of some dismissed staffers of the Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA). The group in a statement sent to PREMIUM TIMES on Sunday, voiced its concerns, describing the development as unjust. According to the group, the staffers were…

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AfDB ANNOUNCED PLANS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF ABIDJAN TO LAGOS HIGHWAY

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AfDB ANNOUNCED PLANS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF ABIDJAN TO LAGOS HIGHWAY

African Development Bank (AfDB) Group has reiterated its commitment to funding the construction of the Abidjan to Lagos highway. The bank, in a statement on its website, said it was playing a leading role in mobilizing funding for the project. It said that Heads of State in the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) had decided to speed up the construction of the highway. “The bank has already contributed 25 million dollars to fund…

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