The Minister of Works, David Umahi, will on Tuesday inspect the deteriorating Benin-Asaba Road following growing complaints, protests and worsening gridlock along the federal highway. Umahi disclosed this during the flag-off ceremony for the dualisation of the Ibadan-Ijebu-Ode Road, according to a video shared by his Senior Special Assistant on Media, Francis Nwaze. The minister…
Residents of Kabusa in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have appealed to the government and relevant authorities to urgently rehabilitate Kabusa Road, citing worsening potholes, poor drainage, dust and persistent traffic delays. Kabusa Road connects the community with Ketti, Pyakasa and other neighbouring areas, while providing an important link to Abuja city centre. Residents said…
The Kogi State chapter of the Institute of Safety Professionals of Nigeria (ISPON) has warned operators of heavy-duty trucks and trailers against using roads not designated for articulated vehicles, saying enforcement will commence on August 31. The institute said the directive became necessary following repeated violations of road safety regulations and the increasing damage being…
The Federal Government has commenced emergency palliative works on the failed section of the Ifaki-Oye-Kabba Road in Ekiti State, with the Ministry of Works promising to restore traffic flow within 48 hours. The Minister of State for Works, Bello Goronyo, disclosed this on Tuesday during an inspection of the road, where he expressed concern over…
The Lagos State Government has commenced the reconstruction of six roads across Ajeromi-Ifelodun Local Government Area and Ifelodun Local Council Development Area as part of efforts to improve transportation, access to markets and public facilities in the densely populated communities. The projects, covering a combined 1,835 metres, were formally flagged off on behalf of Governor…
Traffic congestion along the Benin-Agbor section of the Lagos-Benin Expressway has persisted for days, leaving motorists, commuters and residents stranded for several hours and disrupting commercial activities along the busy corridor. The gridlock has been linked to the deteriorating condition of the road, particularly failed portions that have made movement difficult for motorists navigating the…
The Edo State Government has attributed the slow pace of rehabilitation and reconstruction of major roads connecting the state to neighbouring states to persistent rainfall, assuring residents and motorists that all major entry and exit routes have been awarded for construction. The state government, in a statement issued by the Commissioner for Information and Strategy,…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has flagged off the reconstruction and dualisation of the Ibadan-Ijebu-Ode Road, a major highway linking Oyo and Ogun states, while approving the immediate reconstruction and dualisation of the Abeokuta-Ibadan Road. The Ibadan-Ijebu-Ode project, covering about 58 kilometres, is expected to strengthen connectivity between the two states and improve access to the…
The Federal Government spent N6.47tn on strategic infrastructure projects between June 2023 and December 2025, with major highway projects accounting for more than half of the expenditure. An analysis of the Federal Government’s newly released Nigeria Reform Scorecard, titled The Benefits, Costs and Harm Prevented, showed that the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway received the largest allocation…
