It has been seven seasons now since banner headlines, “OAU TO GENERATE 8.03 MW OF ELECTRICITY”, announced to the world that Obafemi Awolowo University was poised to become the first university in Nigeria to generate its own power and, in addition, cater to the needs of its immediate neighbour, the Ile-Ife community. In the beginning Read More…
Infrastructure
NRC raises alarm over rising vandalism and theft of rail tracks
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has voiced serious concerns about the increasing rate of vandalism and theft affecting its infrastructure nationwide. During a recent visit to the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) headquarters in Abuja, NRC Managing Director Mr. Freeborn Okhirie highlighted the ongoing crisis. “Despite the NSCDC’s commendable efforts in protecting Critical Read More…
FG halts compensation for Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project amid plan adjustments
The Federal Government has announced a temporary suspension of compensation payments to property owners affected by the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project, specifically from Kilometre Seven onwards, due to modifications in the project plan. This decision was disclosed by the Minister of Works, Senator Dave Umahi, during an inspection tour of ongoing projects on the Lagos-Calabar Read More…
Third Mainland Bridge nears completion: Lane markings and lights on the horizon
Lagos residents can breathe a sigh of relief as the rehabilitation of the vital Third Mainland Bridge nears completion. Minister of Works, Sen. Dave Umahi, announced during a recent infrastructure project tour that only minor work remains before the bridge reopens to the public. “The main construction work is finished,” declared Umahi. “We’re just focusing Read More…
Lagos Red Line rail ready for inauguration: Sanwo-Olu takes test run
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu conducted a test run of the Red Line train on Saturday, meticulously inspecting the tracks and rail corridors. This prelude comes ahead of the formal commissioning scheduled for next Thursday, where President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will inaugurate the Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT) infrastructure along with its stations and ancillary Read More…
Federal Government to continue Third Mainland Bridge rehabilitation
The Federal Government has confirmed the continuation of rehabilitation works on the Third Mainland Bridge starting Thursday, as announced by the Federal Controller of Works in Lagos State, Mrs. Olukorede Kesha, in a statement released on Wednesday in Lagos. Expressing understanding for the inconvenience caused by traffic diversions, Kesha appealed for patience and cooperation from Read More…
Lagos State Government vows action on Alapere Pedestrian Bridge damage
The Lagos State Government has pledged swift action to address the partial damage incurred by the Alapere Pedestrian Bridge last December following a collision with an overloaded truck. According to a statement released on Wednesday by the Ministry of Works and Infrastructure (Office of Infrastructure), the bridge was promptly closed for safety reasons, pending a Read More…
Lagos State to shut down Third Mainland Bridge for repair from Jan.9, announces traffic schedules
The Lagos State Government has confirmed the continuation of repair works on the Third Mainland Bridge, overseen by the Federal Ministry of Works, commencing on Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024. This update was disclosed in a statement by Mr. Seun Osiyemi, the Commissioner for Transportation in Lagos. Osiyemi elaborated, stating, “The Federal Ministry of Works will Read More…
Lagos targets ₦7 trillion budget for 2024 infrastructure, Sanwo-Olu reveals at business forum
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State outlined the state’s ambitious financial needs, aiming for a staggering ₦7 trillion budget to address infrastructural gaps and essential amenities in the forthcoming fiscal year 2024. During the eighth Lagos Corporate Assembly, themed “BOS Meets with Business Community,” held at Lagos House, Ikeja, Governor Sanwo-Olu underscored the pressing need Read More…
Sanwo-Olu reassures completion of Opebi-Mende-Ojota Link Bridge by Q3 2024
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu affirmed that the Opebi-Mende-Ojota Link Bridge will be accessible for commuters by the third quarter of 2024. During an inspection of the site, Sanwo-Olu highlighted the progress, stating the construction, initiated over a year ago, has achieved 65% completion, indicating substantial advancement while acknowledging the work left. “We came here last year, Read More…