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, […]
FG Extends Lagos Calabar Coastal Highway To Edo
The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced that the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project will now be extended to Edo State. This new development is expected to boost trade, tourism, and connectivity across the South-South region, opening more opportunities for businesses and travelers. Officials explained that the extension will ensure Edo is fully integrated into the […]
FG secures $747m loan for Lagos-Calabar highway
The Federal Government of Nigeria has secured a $747 million loan to help fund the first part of the Lagos-Calabar highway project. The Ministry of Finance shared the news on July 9, saying the loan was arranged through Deutsche Bank. This section of the highway runs from Victoria Island to Eleko Village, forming part of […]
Don’t choose successors because they kneel for you – Akpabio tells Govs
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has given important advice to governors who are serving their second term. He told them to be careful when choosing who will take over after they leave office. Akpabio said some governors make the mistake of picking successors just because these people show a lot of respect or bow down to […]
Tinubu Arrives In Lagos For ECOWAS 50th Anniversary (Video)
President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Lagos to join the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). This important event will take place on Wednesday. His presidential plane landed at Murtala Mohammed International Airport in Ikeja at 4:15 pm. When he got there, Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu […]
FG announces tolling on Lagos-Calabar Highway starting December
Nigeria’s Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, has announced that toll collection will begin on part of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway starting in December 2025. He shared this information during an interview recorded for a documentary that will celebrate President Bola Tinubu’s second year in office. Umahi said the government plans to start tolling Section […]
Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway to be completed by January 2026 – Umahi
The Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, has said that the Lagos-Calabar coastal highway will be finished by January 2026. He shared this update during a visit to the construction site, where he met with the project’s financial partners — Dutch Bank and the Development Bank of Southern Africa. He confirmed that the work is […]
Lagos-Calabar highway is an example of waste, corruption and misplaced priority – Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has strongly criticized the N15.6 trillion Lagos-Calabar coastal highway project, calling it a wasteful and corrupt initiative. He also condemned the Bola Tinubu administration for approving N21 billion to build a new residence for Vice President Kashim Shettima. Obasanjo made these comments in his new book, Nigeria: Past and Future, which […]
Tinubu Approves Re-award Of 2 Bypasses Of 2nd Nigeria Bridge, Lagos-calabar Road
President Bola Tinubu has approved the re-award of two bypasses for the 2nd Niger Bridge. These bypasses will connect to the Asaba-Benin and Enugu-Onitsha dual-carriageways. Additionally, he has given the go-ahead for Section III of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway to begin in the Cross River-Akwa Ibom area. The East-West Road will also receive priority attention. […]
Umahi explains why funding for coastal project was missed in 2025 budget
The Lagos-Calabar coastal road project faced confusion in Nigeria’s 2025 budget, sparking public criticism and debates. Many Nigerians were upset that the project, which involved the demolition of expensive properties, appeared to lack funding in the budget presented by President Bola Tinubu in December 2024. David Umahi, the Minister of Works, has now clarified the […]