Category: Road

The Kebbi State Government has commenced the construction and rehabilitation of several roads across Birnin Kebbi, Kalgo and Bunza Local Government Areas to improve transportation, boost agricultural production and stimulate economic activities. The projects, flagged off by Governor Nasir Idris on Tuesday, include the 58-kilometre Bunza–Zogirma–Makera road, the Unguwa Jeji–Gayi–Diggi–Maidahini road and several access roads…

Residents of several communities in Ibadan, Oyo State, have appealed to the state government and elected representatives for urgent intervention following the destruction of their access road and bridge by recurring floods, which washed away repairs reportedly costing more than ₦8 million in September. The residents said they had collectively spent at least ₦22 million…

The Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA) has commended President Bola Tinubu’s administration for providing intervention funding through the Sukuk programme, saying the initiative has boosted road rehabilitation, improved infrastructure maintenance and created employment opportunities across the country. The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of FERMA, Emeka Agbasi, gave the commendation during an inspection of…

The Edo State Government has announced plans to rehabilitate failed portions of the Oluku axis to improve road safety, ease traffic movement and reduce the difficulties faced by motorists. The Permanent Secretary of the state Ministry of Works, Mr John Obanor, disclosed this on Monday during an interaction with journalists in Benin City, saying relevant…

Motorists and commuters were stranded for more than three hours on Sunday following a heavy traffic gridlock along the Lagos-Benin Expressway, particularly between Ovia Bridge and Okada Junction in Edo State. The congestion, which occurred in the early hours of the day, was reportedly worsened by vehicle breakdowns, an accident, damaged sections of the road…

Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, has disbursed ₦2 billion in compensation to 865 property owners affected by ongoing township road projects in Zaria, Sabon Gari and Giwa. The latest payment brings the total compensation paid by the state government to more than ₦6.85 billion for residents whose properties have been affected by public infrastructure…

The Sokoto State Government has approved ₦10.96 billion for the construction of 11 clusters of roads in Arkilla Federal and State Low-Cost areas of Sokoto metropolis, as part of efforts to improve road infrastructure across the state. The approval was one of the resolutions reached at the ninth regular meeting of the State Executive Council…

Residents of Lagos State have called for stricter enforcement of traffic regulations, sustained public enlightenment and improved pedestrian facilities to curb deaths and injuries caused by unsafe highway crossing. The appeal follows reports that at least 69 people died while 246 others sustained injuries in road crashes across the state between January and March 2026,…

Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has flagged off the construction of a 95-kilometre road project in Tsafe Local Government Area as part of efforts to strengthen security, improve transportation and stimulate economic growth. The project, flagged off on Sunday, will connect Yandoton Daji, Cediya, Doka, Yan Waren Daji, Hayin Alhaji Bedi, Unguwar Joji and Yankuzo…