transportation projects

FG Eyes N15tr Budget Adjustment For Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway

Dec 22, 2024. by Praise Ben

The Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi, has suggested a potential increase in the N15 trillion budget for the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway to accommodate additional features aimed at enhancing the project’s socio-economic value. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the minister disclosed this during an inspection of Sections I and II of the highway at its Lagos … Read more

Nigeria Govt Terminates Julius Berger’s Contract, Saves N640bn on Road Project

Dec 16, 2024. by Ekohot Editor

The Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, has explained that Nigeria stands to save N640 billion by terminating Julius Berger’s contract for the construction of the Abuja-Kaduna-Zaria-Kano road. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Umahi made this statement while appearing before the House of Representatives Ad Hoc Committee to defend the government’s decision. He recalled that in … Read more