Umahi denies treating 2021 missing NELAN Engineers with kid gloves
Minister of Works, Sen. David Umahi, has denied claims that he treated the disappearance of five NELAN engineers in 2021 lightly. The engineers went missing during the Effium-Ezza communal conflict in Ebonyi State while constructing a road for the state government. Umahi explained that the engineers were victims of a wider communal war that claimed […]
Nigerian govt reveals reason behind delay in Kano–Katsina dual carriageway
The Federal Government has explained why work on Section 2 of the Kano–Katsina dual carriageway has been slow. According to the Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on Community Engagement (North-West), Abdullahi Tanko-Yakasai, the delay is mainly due to unresolved compensation claims for farmlands and houses affected by the project. Tanko-Yakasai spoke during an […]
Jigawa approves N91bn for roads, power, others
The Jigawa State Government has approved a total of ₦91 billion for major development projects across the state. The funds are expected to be used mainly for road construction, power supply, and other critical infrastructure aimed at improving living conditions for residents. Officials say the approval shows the government’s commitment to economic growth and public […]
Paddy–Arikawe road: Ogun orders contractor to stop work, warns against substandard jobs
The Ogun State Government has ordered the contractor handling the Paddy–Arikawe road project to stop work immediately. The directive followed concerns over the quality of work being carried out on the road, which officials say does not meet approved standards. Government representatives who inspected the site reportedly expressed dissatisfaction with the materials used and the […]
Gov Radda signs N137bn supplementary budget into law
Katsina State Governor, Dikko Radda, has approved and signed the 2025 supplementary budget worth N137 billion into law. The new financial plan, which was earlier passed by the Katsina State House of Assembly, aims to strengthen ongoing projects and improve essential infrastructure across the state. The supplementary budget includes N126.8 billion for capital expenditure and […]
$125m facility from Islamic Development Bank will tackle erosion menace – Abia monarch
The Chairman of Abia State Council of Traditional Rulers, Eze Linus Nto Mbah, has praised Governor Alex Otti for securing a $125 million loan from the Islamic Development Bank. He noted that the funding for the Abia State Integrated Infrastructure Development Project will bring massive growth to the state. He explained that the facility will […]
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 […]
Anambra Government Demolishes Part of Innoson Motors’ Office for Road Construction
The Anambra State Government has torn down part of Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing’s (IVM) head office in Nnewi, a move that has upset the company. Mr. Cornel Osigwe, the Head of Corporate Communications at Innoson Group, expressed shock over the demolition, which took place without any prior notice on Wednesday, April 16, 2025. Speaking with the […]
FEC Approves Multi-billion Naira Road Projects Across The Country
The Federal Executive Council (FEC), led by President Bola Tinubu, has approved funding for several major road construction and rehabilitation projects across the country. This decision was made during the FEC meeting on Monday, February 4, 2025. The Minister of Works, David Umahi, disclosed this to journalists after the meeting at the State House in Abuja. According to him, many […]
Enugu/Onitsha Expressway: Works minister wants MTN to commit N15bn monthly
The Federal Ministry of Works has asked MTN to invest N15 billion each month for the next 10 months to speed up the completion of the Enugu/Onitsha Expressway. This request comes after a devastating tanker explosion at the Ugwu Onyeama section of the road, which caused several deaths. The Ministry made it clear that if […]