EKO HOT BLOG reports that the construction sector in Nigeria is currently facing a significant challenge with the soaring cost of building materials, particularly the price of blocks. This increase can be attributed to the rising costs of cement and sharp sand, two essential components in block production. Blocks play a crucial role in construction projects, … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State Government says it will commence the construction of Ijake Road in the Oto-Awori Local Council Development Area of the state in February. The Special Adviser to the state governor on Rural Development, Nurudeen Agbaje, said the move was part of the efforts of the state government to improve … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has promised the immediate commencement of construction works on the damaged pedestrian bridge at Alapere/Estate Bus Stop on the Third Axial Road, Lagos. The Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi, made the commitment on Friday during a visit to inspect the extent of damage to the … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that two private enterprises and the Rivers State Government have inked a Memorandum of Understanding to construct 20,000 affordable housing units for middle-class and lower-class individuals, as well as to establish a central spare part market within the state. Governor Siminalayi Fubara stated following the signing ceremony at Government House in … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that a building under construction in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, experienced a partial collapse. One person was reportedly rescued from the building collapse. This online media platform learnt that the incident took place on Saturday in the Central Business District, adjacent to Taj Bank. Confirming the incident, the spokesperson … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, apex Igbo sociocultural organization, has called on President Bola Tinubu and Senate President Godswill Akpabio to release the N217 billion for the 260 roads to the Ministry of Works. This was as Ohanaeze applauded Tinubu for releasing funds for the reconstruction of the collapsed bridge in … Read more
The residents commended the lawmaker for remembering the streets. Raji lives on one of the three streets but had prioritised other projects before now. He explained that the decision to now start the construction was not politically motivated. Eko Hot Blog reports that the contractor handling the upcoming construction of Babatunde Bakare, Edatomola Ogundipe, and … Read more
NLC will pay detention allowance to members arrested during protests. Chinese company agreed to NLC demands on safety of workers. Workers released after protests over safety at construction site. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has announced that it will henceforth pay an allowance to members who are arrested and detained … Read more
The federal government says the reconstruction work on the final stretch of the route is progressing satisfactorily. It, therefore, asked that motorists exercise patience as the work progresses. The government also disclosed that the work within OPIC area, between Kara Bridge and Long Bridge is completed and will be opened to traffic today, Sunday, April … Read more
The FCDA has announced the shutdown of the Nnamdi Expressway carriageway and the Area 1 roundabout to enable the continuation of construction on the interchange. The main carriageways and service lanes on the expressway will be shut down between 7 am and 6 pm on Saturday the 23rd and Sunday the 24th of April 2023. … Read more
Lagos State Government says it will commence the building of an airport in the Lekki area of the state next year. Eko Hot Blog reports that according to a series of tweets on Friday by a spokesperson to the Lagos State Governor, Jubril Gawat, the information was disclosed by the Special Adviser to the Governor … Read more
The Lagos State Government on Friday agreed with stakeholders on modalities for the establishment of Right-of-Way and construction of the Abiola-Onijemo link road in Ifako-Ijaiye Local Government Area of the State. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Engr. Omotayo Bamgbose-Martins, in his welcome address at the stakeholders’ meeting … Read more
The Lagos State Government has enjoined stakeholders and residents in Amuwo-Odofin Local Government Area to cooperate with the government for the speedy completion of the Old Ojo Road construction project. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Engr. Omotayo Bamgbose-Martins, made the call at a Stakeholders’ meeting organised by … Read more
Senate has approved construction of eight airstrips. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Senate Committee on Appropriation has approved the construction of eight airstrips as part of capital projects captured in the 2022 budget. A member of the Committee and Chairman Senate Committee on Aviation, Senator Smart Adeyemi, disclosed this to The Nation after the … Read more
Protest has rocked Ibadan, the capital of Oyo state over construction of gas plant. EKO HOT BLOG reports that scores of residents of Aerodrome, a Government Reserved Area (GRA), Samonda, in Ibadan on Wednesday staged a peaceful protest over the ongoing construction of a gas plant in their neighbourhood. The gas plant is sharing a … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested two Chinese for offering the sum of N100m as bribe to the Zonal head of the anti-graft agency in Sokoto State, Mr Abdullahi Lawal. The agency disclosed this in a series of tweets on Tuesday, noting that the arrest was made on Monday in Sokoto. According … Read more
-FEC approves the construction of 14 roads worth N166 billion across Nigeria – FEC said that roads to be constructed are roads in kano,the Kotangora Rijau road in Niger state, which will involve the construction of two bridges – And also roads in Lagos,Abia, katsina,others The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved contracts worth … Read more