As the Federal Executive Council approves the full reconstruction of a colonial-era crossing and greenlights a 68-kilometre rail spine through Lekki, the city faces its most disruptive — and potentially most transformative — infrastructure moment in a generation. By Nkanu Egbe For more than a century, the Carter Bridge has borne the weight of Lagos Read More…
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After the Pageantry, comes the Ports: A Lagos-Centred Reading of Tinubu’s UK Visit
A Return Framed by Politics, Defined by Economics President Bola Tinubu’s return to Lagos at 1.15 a.m. on Friday, March 20, after his UK state visit was politically choreographed around Eid-el-Fitr, but economically the bigger story travelled back with him in paperwork, signatures and financing guarantees. Before leaving London, Tinubu witnessed the sealing of a Read More…
Lagos pushes ahead with ambitious transport infrastructure overhaul
Red Line now operational, Green Line set to break ground, airport terminal facelift approved In a bold push to transform mobility and ease congestion across Nigeria’s most populous city, the Lagos State Government and Federal authorities have unveiled major strides in infrastructure development—marking what experts are calling an “unprecedented transport revolution” in the megacity. This 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…