Akwa Ibom community backs passage of coastal highway through Stubb Creek Reserve

The people of Ibeno Local Government Area in Akwa Ibom State have openly supported the Federal Government’s plan to route the Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway through the Stubbs Creek Forest Reserve. The community said it welcomes the project because it will bring development, open up the area to investors, and improve access to the region. The […]

Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway Costs N7.5billion Per Kilometer – Dave Umahi

Nigeria’s Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, has defended the cost of the ongoing Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, saying the figures are fair and even below international standards. In a media briefing, Umahi explained that the first section of the project — a 47.47-kilometer stretch — will cost ₦1.067 trillion. The road will have six lanes, flyovers, […]

N18bn will be paid as compensation for Lagos-Calabar coastal road project – Umahi

The Nigerian government is set to pay approximately N18 billion to property owners impacted by the construction of the Lagos-Calabar coastal highway. This amount is significantly higher than the initial N8 billion planned for the first phase of the project, reflecting the government’s commitment to providing fair compensation. At a stakeholder engagement event held in […]