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

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

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TANZANIA GOVT. MAKING PLANS TO CONSTRUCT 2000KM ROAD PROJECT

TANZANIA GOVT. MAKING PLANS TO CONSTRUCT 2000KM ROAD PROJECT

Tanzania is set to make history with the government eyeing to ink a deal next month for the construction project of 2000 kilometer roads this year.

Making the revelation at Itigi during the signing ceremony on Sunday, the Minister for Works and Transport Prof Makame Mbarawa, said the project would

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BORTEYMAN-MOTORWAY ROAD PROJECT AT 70% COMPLETED IN GHANA

BORTEYMAN-MOTORWAY ROAD PROJECT AT 70% COMPLETED IN GHANA

The 5.8-kilometre Borteyman-Motorway Road project is about 70% complete, with asphalt overlay expected to start in earnest this month.

The project which is aimed at improving road connectivity and access to the Borteyman Sports Complex, where the 13th All Africa Games will be held next year commenced officially in August

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NIGERIAN PRESIDENT APPROVED N1.9TRILLION FOR RECONSTRUCTION OF 44 FEDERAL ROADS

NIGERIAN PRESIDENT APPROVED N1.9TRILLION FOR RECONSTRUCTION OF 44 FEDERAL ROADS

Four months after to end of his administration, President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited, to invest N1.9 trillion in the reconstruction of 44 federal roads under the tax credit policy.

Media Assistant, Media and Publicity (Office of the Vice President), Laolu Akande, who disclosed at

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GAUTENG MEC TO FAST TRACK COMPLETION OF PROVINCIAL ROAD CONSTRUCTION IN SA

GAUTENG MEC TO FAST TRACK COMPLETION OF PROVINCIAL ROAD CONSTRUCTION IN SA

Gauteng MEC for Transport and Logistics, Kedibone Diale-Tlabela, has vowed to intervene and fast-track/ the completion of provincial road construction projects that have been experiencing delays due to various factors.

The MEC went on a fact-finding oversight visit to various road construction sites to assess construction progress as well as

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CONSTRUCTION OF BASE-BUTARO-KIDAHO ROAD BEGINS IN RWANDA

CONSTRUCTION OF BASE-BUTARO-KIDAHO ROAD BEGINS IN RWANDA

Works to execute the stalled Rwf65 billion Base-Kidaho Road project will start by the end of September this year, according to Emile Patrick Baganizi, the Deputy Director General of Rwanda Transport Development Agency (RTDA).

He confirmed this on Thursday, September 8 as the agency appeared before the Public Accounts Committee

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DUALIZATION OF GHANA’s HO MAIN ROAD SET FOR COMPLETION IN DECEMBER THIS YEAR

DUALIZATION OF GHANA’s HO MAIN ROAD SET FOR COMPLETION IN DECEMBER THIS YEAR

The dualization of the Ho main road and Civic Centre-Sokode Gbogame road is 60% complete. The 10.5km road is progressing steadily and is expected to be completed at the end of this year.

The Minister for Roads and Highways, Kwasi Amoako-Atta said this in response to a question posed by

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GANTA-YEKEPA ROAD PROJECT BRINGING HOPE TO RESIDENTS IN LIBERIA

GANTA-YEKEPA ROAD PROJECT BRINGING HOPE TO RESIDENTS IN LIBERIA

The African Development Bank (AFDB) estimates that of the total of 10,538Km of public roads in Liberia, only a minute portion about 7% (734 Km) are paved.

The Liberian Government has made the construction of roads a top priority and a conduit to achieving the objectives of its development roadmap,

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GHANA VP CUT SOD FOR 145 DIFFERENT ROADS CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS

GHANA VP CUT SOD FOR 145 DIFFERENT ROADS CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS

Ghana Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, spread a shovel of sand at Kwadaso in the Ashanti Region to signal the beginning of the construction of 145 different roads in the Region.

The construction works which cover a total of 100km are under the Kumasi City Inner Roads project and would

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AfDB GRANT TUNISIA €103.95M FOR ROAD INFRASTRUCTURE MODERNALISATION PROJECT

AfDB GRANT TUNISIA €103.95M FOR ROAD INFRASTRUCTURE MODERNALISATION PROJECT

African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a loan agreement worth €103.95 million (equivalent to 335 million Dinars) to Tunisia to finance the Road Infrastructure Modernisation Project, Phase 2 (PMIR II).

The second phase of this project will aim at rehabilitating 230.6 km of roads in the governorates of Siliana, Kasserine,

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NIGERIA FEC APPROVE ROAD PROJECT WORTH N30.69BILLION

NIGERIA FEC APPROVE ROAD PROJECT WORTH N30.69BILLION

Nigeria Federal executive council (FEC) has approved the sum of N30.69billion for a road project in the federal capital territory (FCT).

The contract awarded to Gilmor Engineering Nig. Ltd is for the full scope development of arterial road from Northern Parkway, Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Way to the Northern Express Way

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MALAWI PRESIDENT ATTENDS NSANJE-MARKA ROAD CEREMONY

MALAWI PRESIDENT ATTENDS NSANJE-MARKA ROAD CEREMONY

President Mutharika at Nsanje-Marka road groundbreaking ceremony.

President Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika was at the groundbreaking ceremony of Nsanje-Marka road. The project will help communities in both area have good road access.

Speaking during the ceremony, President Mutharika said he will fulfill former President Bingu Wa Mutharika’s vision. This will …

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MIIC IN TALKS WITH FINANCIAL INSTITUTION TO RAISE FUNDS IN EGYPT

MIIC IN TALKS WITH FINANCIAL INSTITUTION TO RAISE FUNDS IN EGYPT

MIIC held talks with Ministry of Transport to discuss ways of raising fund from financial institutions.

Egypt Ministry of  Investment and International cooperation (MIIC) are negotiating with several financial institutions to raise funds. This funds which is worth US$2bn will be  use for transportation project in the nation.

The announcement …

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REHABILITATION OF BEITBRIDGE-HARARE ROAD ON TRACK IN ZIMBABWE

REHABILITATION OF BEITBRIDGE-HARARE ROAD ON TRACK IN ZIMBABWE

Beitbridge-Harare Road rehabilitation on track in Zimbabwe

Rehabilitation process is on track for the Beitbridge-Harare Road in Zimbabwe. The project will help connect resident in Harare to different part of the nation. Meanwhile, It will be under the  Central Mechanical Equipment Department (CMED).

The rehabilitation which is worth US$700 000 …

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ZIMBABWE GOVT. TO SPEND US$1 BILLION ON ROADS PROJECTS

ZIMBABWE GOVT. TO SPEND US$1 BILLION ON ROADS PROJECTS

Govt. of Zimbabwe plans to spend US$1 billion on road projects under the Transitional Stabilisation Programme

Zimbabwe government has approve funds for different road projects in the nation. This road project is under the 2019 Road Development Programme which is part of President Mnangagwa administration plans.

The nation has been …

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FIBERTEX SOUTH AFRICA ATTENDS ENGINEERING CONFERENCE IN TANZANIA

FIBERTEX SOUTH AFRICA ATTENDS ENGINEERING CONFERENCE IN TANZANIA

Fibertex South Africa presents paper on ‘geosynthetics for road construction’ at Institute of Engineers Conference in Tanzania.

Fibertex South Africa – specialists in the manufacture and supply of a comprehensive range of Geosynthetic products – plays an important role in civil engineering and construction projects in Africa, through collaborative partnerships.

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LIBERIA PRESIDENT END ROAD PROJECT INSPECTION TOUR.

LIBERIA PRESIDENT END ROAD PROJECT INSPECTION TOUR.

President George Weah visit ongoing road projects in Bong and Nimba Counties.

President George weah has finalise his three day inspection of road projects in the nation. During the tour, the president first stop took him Bong County and climaxed in Ganta, Nimba County.

The first project he inspect was …

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NIGERIA GOVERNMENT APPROVES N307BN FOR ROAD PROJECTS

NIGERIA GOVERNMENT APPROVES N307BN FOR ROAD PROJECTS

Nigeria Government approve funds for road project according to Minister of Niger Delta Affairs.

The federal Government of Nigeria has approve the sum of N307bn for road projects. Meanwhile the project are; renegotiations of the East/West road contract and the construction of the Oron-Calabar segment. It will also include the …

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US$66.6M ROAD PROJECT PLANS KICK-OFF IN RWANDA

US$66.6M ROAD PROJECT PLANS KICK-OFF IN RWANDA

Construction plans kick-off for US$66.6m Rwanda road project.

Rwanda Government has sign a contract with Export Import Bank  for the road project. The 63 km road project will run through Rulindo and Burera districts. It will furthermore increase economic activity and make tourism in the area easy.

The road will …

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AFDB SIGN US$94.52M CONTRACT FOR UGANDA ROAD PROJECT

AFDB SIGN US$94.52M CONTRACT FOR UGANDA ROAD PROJECT

AFDB loans US$94.52m to uganda for the Kapchorwa-Suam-Kitale and Eldoret Bypass Roads Project.

Africa Development bank(AFDB) held a meeting with uganda government about the construction of a major road project in the nation that will help the country construction sector. The contract was signed after the meeting and a loan …

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