Category: Road

Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, has inaugurated the newly completed 5.2-kilometre Akwanga-Jos bypass in Akwanga Local Government Area of the state. Sule also inaugurated one-kilometre roads constructed in Akwanga, Nasarawa-Eggon and Wamba Local Government Areas by the respective council chairmen as part of activities marking the 30th anniversary of the creation of Nasarawa State. Speaking…

The Oyo State Government has disclosed that more than 900 kilometres of road projects have either been completed, are nearing completion or are currently under construction across the state. The projects, which span major inter-zonal highways, inner-city roads, federal road interventions and rural access routes, are aimed at improving connectivity, supporting agribusiness and strengthening economic…

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has commended President Bola Tinubu for ordering emergency intervention on the Benin-Asaba Road, expressing optimism that the move will ease prolonged traffic congestion and improve transportation along the 125-kilometre corridor. Okpebholo, in a statement shared on his official X account on Thursday, acknowledged the difficulties faced by motorists, commuters, residents…

The Federal Government has commenced emergency palliative rehabilitation of the Benin-Asaba Road following a disagreement with the concessionaire responsible for managing the highway. Minister of Works, David Umahi, disclosed this on Thursday in Benin, Edo State, during the flag-off ceremony for the rehabilitation of the Benin-Asaba Highway. Umahi explained that the intervention became necessary after…

ADO-EKITI — Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has announced plans to revive the construction of five kilometres of roads in each of the 16 local government areas of the state to improve rural connectivity and stimulate economic activities. The governor disclosed this on Thursday during a town hall meeting with stakeholders from the Ekiti South…

The Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, has directed the removal of all illegal advertisements on the First Niger Bridge as part of measures to improve the appearance and security of the infrastructure. Umahi also ordered the installation of pictures of President Bola Tinubu on the bridge, citing the President’s intervention in the ongoing rehabilitation works…

Commuters and motorists plying the Benin-Sapele Highway can now look forward to improved passage following the intervention of Edo Refinery and Petrochemical Limited to repair several failed sections of the busy road. The palliative repairs were carried out at critical points along the highway, including Iyanomo, Ekosa, Obayantor Ologbo and Koko Junction in Delta State,…

Small business owners and artisans operating along Pipeline Road in Arepo, Ogun State, have raised concerns over declining customer patronage, flooding, excessive dust and poor accessibility caused by the deplorable condition of the road. The traders, who spoke with our correspondent, said the deteriorating road had made it difficult for motorists and residents to access…

The Bayelsa State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to providing counterpart funding for critical infrastructure projects under the Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing Programme (RAAMP) and other development partnerships. The Deputy Governor, Dr Peter Akpe, gave the assurance on Wednesday when a delegation from RAAMP paid a courtesy visit to him at the Government House…