The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has unveiled plans to set up a dedicated port terminal to export Nigerian goods. This initiative is part of a broader effort to enhance trade facilitation. The Ag made the announcement. During a press conference in Abuja, comptroller-General of Customs, Mr Adewale Adeniyi, marked his first 100 days in office. …
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The Nigerian Power Consumers Forum (NPCF) has voiced its concerns. They’re alarmed by the increasing disruptions on the national electricity grid. Recent fire incidents around power transmission infrastructure add to the worries. Michael Okoh, the Convener of NPCF, expressed these concerns in an Abuja statement. The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) had some positive news …
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Pedestrian bridges in various parts of Lagos State have fallen victim to vandalism, posing a risk to commuters forced to use the expressway instead. A recent investigation revealed that these bridges are underutilised, making them easy targets for vandals. Notably, the Ladipo and Oshodi pedestrian bridges have suffered significant damage. A commuter named Adaeze stated …
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The Federal Government of Nigeria plans to invest $20 billion in new power plants and transmission lines. Power Minister Adebayo Adelabu announced this at the Nigeria Energy Summit in Lagos. Adelabu stated that the government aims to generate at least 20,000 megawatts of electricity within three years. He emphasised that energy is vital for industrial …
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Minister of Works, Senator Dave Umahi, reveals that a staggering N7 trillion is needed to revamp the South-East Trunk “A” roads. This announcement came during his inspection of federal roads in Imo State. Umahi also terminated a road reconstruction contract in the state. The contract for Amanwozu-Umuomi-Orie Amakohia was cancelled due to contractor negligence. The …
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The Federal Government has expressed intentions to terminate specific abandoned projects. These projects, inherited from previous governments, lack a clear funding source. Dave Umahi, the Minister of Works, shared this information with state house correspondents. He spoke after meeting President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Furthermore, Umahi revealed that President Tinubu has …
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The planned maintenance of Lagos’ Third Mainland Bridge has been put on hold. The decision comes after a heavy downpour disrupted initial preparations. Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi, made the announcement. He cited the rain’s impact on the preliminary asphalt work as the reason for the delay. Originally, the repairs were scheduled …
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Niger State’s Governor, Mohammed Bago, plans to channel N1 trillion into infrastructural development within the next two years. The governor emphasised that the state’s infrastructure would not only benefit Niger but also the entire nation, considering Niger’s strategic position linking the Northern and Southern regions. This announcement came during the inauguration of a workshop for …
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Delta State’s Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has sanctioned a ₦78 billion budget for developing three flyover bridges and broadening roads in the Warri/Effurun region. In a statement on X (previously known as Twitter), the state government revealed that the contract for these projects has been granted to Julius Berger Nigeria Limited. This decision was part of …
Delta Invests ₦78B: Warri/Effurun’s Skyline & Roads Set for Mega Revamp Read More »
The House of Representatives ad hoc committee, overseeing projects funded by the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA), has announced a December 2023 completion target for the Lagos-Sagamu Expressway. During their inspection, the committee commended the work done by Julius Berger Nigeria Plc on the expressway and the Second Niger Bridge, describing the progress as notable. …
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