Motorists plying the Kabba–Omuo–Ekiti road have expressed concern over the slow pace of construction on the corridor, citing frequent gridlock, vehicle damage and loss of man-hours. They noted that the road is a crucial interstate economic route connecting communities between Kogi and Ekiti States. Motorists who spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria in Ado-Ekiti…
Minister of Works, David Umahi, has commended China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC) for the quality and pace of work on the reconstruction and expansion of the 43.65-kilometre Mararaba-Keffi Road, while calling for the prompt release of outstanding funds approved for the project. Umahi made the remarks during an inspection of the road project, which was…
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has announced a 27 per cent reduction in road traffic crashes recorded during the 2026 Eid-el-Kabir special patrol operations compared to the corresponding period in 2025. The Corps Public Education Officer, Osondu Ohaeri, disclosed this in a statement issued on Saturday in Abuja, describing the achievement as one of…
Julius Berger Nigeria Plc has completed the 37.9-kilometre Bodo-Bonny Road project in Rivers State and commenced final enhancement works, including streetlight installation and landscaping along the corridor. The landmark project, which began in October 2017, provides the first road connection between Bonny Island and the mainland, marking a significant milestone in infrastructure development in the…
Residents of Ikot Okpok in Edemaya Clan, Ikot Abasi Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, have expressed concern over the deteriorating condition of an abandoned road project, warning that it is hindering access to education and contributing to the rising number of out-of-school children in the area. The residents said the road, which links…
Since assuming office in May 2023, the administration of Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State has continued to demonstrate commitment to infrastructural renewal through massive road construction and rehabilitation projects amounting to over 608km across the three senatorial districts of the state. The state government explained that this includes 206.6km of new roads, 102.55km…
Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has inaugurated three major road projects spanning approximately 18 kilometres in Ndokwa West Local Government Area, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to equitable infrastructure development across the state. The projects commissioned on Wednesday include the 4.5-kilometre Obi-Ibabu/Ibabu Road, Phase One of the five-kilometre Utagba-Uno/Ndemili Road, and the 8.4-kilometre Etua-Ukpo/Etua-Etiti/Etua-Oliogo Road. Speaking…
The Kogi State Ministry of Works has conducted an inspection tour of completed and ongoing road projects across Okene, Okehi and Adavi Local Government Areas, reaffirming the state government’s commitment to infrastructure development. The inspection team, led by the Commissioner for Works, Abdulsalami Momodu Ozigi Deedat, visited several project sites, including the newly completed Ogaminana–Obangede–Oziokutu…
Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has approved the construction of a new flyover bridge in Akure as part of efforts by his administration to boost economic activities and trade in the state. The new flyover bridge project, to be located along the popular Oba Adesida road, would spanned from Adegbola Junction to the St. Mattias/NNPC…
