Tag: #RoadConstruction
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NDDC MOBILISES CONTRACTORS TO RECONSTRUCT FAILED 15.4KM BENIN-SAPELE ROAD
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has mobilised two contractors to reconstruct a 15.4-kilometre failed section of the Benin-Sapele Expressway in Delta State, following complaints over the deplorable condition of the major highway. Chairman of the NDDC Governing Board, Chiedu Ebie, said during the flag-off at Amukpe Roundabout on Friday that the intervention followed a…
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WIKE ORDERS DEMOLITION OF 30 BUILDINGS ON ABUJA ROAD CORRIDOR
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has ordered the immediate demolition of about 30 buildings allegedly constructed illegally along the Ring Road III corridor in the Karsana area of Abuja. Wike issued the directive on Thursday during an inspection of the ongoing Arterial Road N16 project, linking Ring Road II to…
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FCT TRADERS CALL FOR TEMPORARY ACCESS ROADS AS CONSTRUCTION IMPACTS BUSINESS
Traders in Mararaba and Aso markets have appealed to authorities and contractors to provide temporary access roads and improve drainage systems as ongoing road construction continues to affect business activities. According to several traders, flooding, traffic congestion and poor road access have reduced customer visits and sales, especially during rainfall. Some business owners said customers…
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IKORODU RESIDENTS GROAN AS ROAD PROJECT DRAGS ON
Residents and business owners along the Igbogbo-Baiyeku Road in Ikorodu are calling for urgent action as ongoing construction worsens with heavy rains. Mud, flooding, and near-impassable sections have made movement a nightmare—forcing commercial drivers to avoid the route and leaving commuters stranded. Traders say sales are dropping, drivers complain of reduced income, and residents say…
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FG PUSHES TO COMPLETE ABUJA–KADUNA ROAD WITH NEW CONCRETE DESIGN
The Federal Government is doubling down on finishing the Abuja–Kaduna Road, a key link connecting the North Central region, the FCT, and major trade routes to Lagos. Mohammed Ahmed, Director of Information at the Ministry of Works, said the road has been redesigned from asphalt to Continuous Reinforced Concrete Pavement (CRCP) for durability and long-term…
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MASSIVE ROAD PROJECTS TO REV UP FCT SATELLITE TOWN ECONOMY – WIKE
FCT minister says new roads will boost trade, ease traffic, and improve living standards The FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, has assured that ongoing major infrastructural developments in satellite towns like Karu, Bwari, Kubwa, and Apo-Karshi will significantly stimulate local economies and enhance residents’ quality of life. Speaking after inspecting road projects, Wike highlighted that roads…
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FG KICKS OFF EMERGENCY ROAD PROJECTS IN KADUNA
Big relief for commuters and businesses The Federal Government has commissioned multiple emergency and special intervention road projects across Kaduna State, signaling fresh momentum in fixing key transport corridors and easing traffic headaches. The projects include the repaired Taban Sani Road in Makarfi, Mahuta NNPC Pipeline Road to Army Post Service Housing in Chikun, and…
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TRAFFIC ALERT: TEMPORARY DIVERSION ON KADUNA-ZARIA EXPRESSWAY STARTS NOVEMBER 1
Motorists traveling along the Kaduna-Zaria expressway are warned about a temporary traffic diversion at KM 49, Gwaranza Village, starting from November 1. The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Kaduna Sector Command announced the diversion to facilitate construction work on an overpass as part of the Kaduna-Kano standard gauge rail project. The Sector Commander, Corps Commander…
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UMAHI ORDERS FINISHING TOUCHES ON ENUGU-PORT HARCOURT EXPRESSWAY BY NOVEMBER
Minister of Works, Senator Dave Umahi, has given Arab Contractors a strict deadline to complete the remaining 4.5 kilometres of the Enugu-Port Harcourt Expressway in Abia State before the end of November. After inspecting the site in Aba, Umahi expressed frustration with the slow progress on this critical last stretch of the 112-kilometre road, warning…
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FG SETS JUNE 2026 DEADLINE FOR ABUJA–LOKOJA & ABUJA–KADUNA–KANO ROADS, WARNS CONTRACTORS OF EFCC, ICPC PROBE
Slow contractors face contract termination and anti-corruption investigations over delayed highway projects. Minister of Works David Umahi demands completion of Abuja–Kaduna–Kano and Abuja–Lokoja roads by June 2026, slamming contractors for poor progress despite payments. New payment rules tie funds to milestones, with risks of contract revocation. FG stresses roads’ economic and security importance amid rising…
