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19 Nov
The Federal Government has concluded arrangements to dualise the Akwanga-Jos-Bauchi-Gombe Road, adding that it has proceeded to negotiate and secure a Chinese EXIM Bank facility of about $1.1 billion for the construction. Minister of Works David Umahi made the disclosure in Abuja and explained that the efforts culminated in the presentation of a well-articulated memo…
8 Nov
The Coalition for Land Rights Advocacy in Nigeria (CLARAN) yesterday appealed to President Bola Tinubu to urge the Minister of Works
4 Nov
The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has directed the Ministry of Works’ Design Department to immediately launch a project to assess
4 Nov
The Federal Government has approved N18 billion to compensate property owners and individuals impacted by the ongoing 700-kilometre
2 Nov
The Federal Government has announced that construction on sections 3 and 3B of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road will commence by mid-December. The Minister of Works, David Umahi, disclosed this during an inspection tour of the Lagos Calabar coastal road. Umahi, who led members of the National Assembly on an on-site assessment of ongoing infrastructure projects…
The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has said there might no budgetary allocation for new road projects in 2025
2 Nov
The Federal Government has proposed N34 billion for urgent repairs of the Third Mainland and Carter bridges in 2025 following colossal damage on the infrastructure. The Minister of Works, David Umahi, disclosed this on Saturday while briefing members of the National Assembly on the status of the repairs of the bridges in Lagos. According to…
19 Oct
David Umahi, the Minister of Works, has paid tribute to the late Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, former President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo,
David Umahi inspects the Lagos-Calabar highway
18 Oct
The Federal Government has revoked a section of the Abuja-Kaduna highway contract handled by Julius Berger over irregularities.
Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, says the Federal Government (FG) has approved N18 billion as compensation for property owners and individuals impacted by the Lagos-Calabar coastal highway
9 Oct
The Federal Government has assured that the first 47 kilometres of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, currently under construction, will be ready by May 2025.
7 Oct
The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has reassured the people of Rivers State and communities along the East-West Road corridor of early completion of the project. The Minister assured that the ongoing project has a life span of 50-100 years without requiring maintenance or reconstruction. Umahi gave the assurance during an inspection tour of the…
Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, says the Federal Government (FG) has approved N18 billion as compensation for property owners and individuals impacted by the Lagos-Calabar coastal highway
7 Oct
The Federal Government has approved funds for rehabilitation of the Abuja-Kaduna-Zaria-Kano dual carriageway, and construction of the Bodo-Bonny highway, including bridges across the Opobo channel.
6 Oct
The Federal Government has given a lifeline of N470 billion to Julius Berger Nigeria Plc to fast-track the construction and completion of the Bodo – Bonny road with bridges across the Opobo Channel, Route 430 in Rivers State for speedy project delivery. Minister of Works, David Umahi, made this known during a meeting with Julius…

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The Lagos State Government on Tuesday paid over ₦1.5 billion as compensation to over 150 beneficiaries whose properties were acquired by the state government for public interest. The beneficiaries, which include organisations, individuals, landlords, and tenants, were given compensation during Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu's public presentation of cheques. Compensations were paid to those affected by the…
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  Nigerian acts Asake, Tems, and Rema have been nominated for the 2025 MOBO Awards, which will be held at Newcastle's Utilita Arena, England, on February 18, 2025. The artistes were nominated in the Best African Music Act category alongside fellow compatriots Ayra Starr, Bnxn, Ruger, Odumodublvck, and Shallipopi. Acts in the category from other…
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The African Union's Inter-African Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR) has partnered with Nigeria to revolutionize the country's pastoral market, with far-reaching benefits for the African continent. This strategic collaboration aims to enhance livestock productivity and trade, improve pastoralist livelihoods and resilience as well as foster regional and international cooperation. Speaking at the First African Pastoral…
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Nigeria is set to showcase its diverse culture, vibrant arts, scenic landscapes, and the warmth of the people as plans are underway for the hosting of the 68th UN Tourism Commission for Africa (CAF) meeting, says an official. Hannatu Musawa, Minister of Arts, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy, said this during the inauguration of the…
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  Omolola Odutola, the Public Relations Officer for the Ogun State Police Command, has blamed the high rate of missing girls and ritual killings involving females in the state on "hookups". The Ogun PPRO made this statement on Channels Television’s Morning Brief on Wednesday, where she was invited as a special guest to speak on…
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The Kogi State government has ordered the closure of Zango Market in Osara due to rising security concerns in the area. The decision was announced on Wednesday by the state's Information Commissioner, Kingsley Fanwo. Fanwo stated that the government had received intelligence reports indicating that criminal elements were using the market as a hideout, in…
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Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State has approved N730 million in scholarships for 26,888 indigent students of the state. The approval was announced on Monday by the Commissioner of Education, Science, Technology, and Innovation, Lawan Wakilbe, who represented the governor yesterday in Maiduguri at the presentation of the symbolic cheque at the Quality Assurance office…
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The Kano State Government has begun the demolition of illegal structures erected on government land across the state. The operation, led by the Kano State Task Force on Development Control, targets buildings constructed without the necessary permits on government-owned properties. Speaking on Wednesday at Kwankwasiya city, the secretary of the task force, Hameed Sidi, said…