Tag: Lagos-Calabar Highway

Lagos-Calabar Highway: Umahi Reveals How Concrete Pavement Will Cut Maintenance Costs

Minister of Works, Senator Dave Umahi, has said the reinforced concrete pavement…

Taiwo Ajayi October 5, 2026

Tinubu Says Nigeria Building 2,700km of Roads, Expands Housing, Energy and Rail Projects Nationwide

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced that his administration is executing infrastructure…

Housing TV Africa News Desk May 29, 2026

Ibeju-Lekki Communities Warn of Flood Risk Over Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway Project

Leaders of the Ibeju-Lekki Ancestral Community Foundation have expressed concerns over an…

Housing TV Africa News Desk May 14, 2026

Nigeria’s Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved infrastructure projects worth over N7 trillion, marking one of the largest single approvals for road construction in the country’s history. The projects, which cut across all six geopolitical zones, include major highways, bridge reconstructions, and strategic economic corridors aimed at boosting connectivity and national development. Minister of Works, David Umahi, disclosed the approvals after a council meeting, noting that the projects align with the infrastructure agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Key Projects Approved Among the headline projects is a N1.86 trillion extension of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway through Akwa Ibom State, described as one of the most technically challenging sections due to swampy terrain. The council also approved N548.98 billion for the complete demolition and reconstruction of the Carter Bridge in Lagos after structural assessments confirmed severe deterioration. Another major approval includes a N1.79 trillion section of the Sokoto-Badagry Expressway, a 360-kilometre corridor expected to be partly funded through external financing and operated as a toll road. Reviving Abandoned and Delayed Projects Umahi revealed that the government has restructured several inherited projects that failed to deliver results. One such project is the Suleja-Minna road, previously handled under a tax credit scheme but stalled for years. The project has now been split into two contracts worth N91 billion and N93 billion, respectively. The reconstruction of the Mando-Birnin Gwari road in Kaduna State, valued at N178.12 billion, was also approved, fulfilling a campaign promise tied to improving northern connectivity. Why Carter Bridge Must Be Rebuilt The Minister explained that multiple engineering investigations carried out over the years confirmed that the Carter Bridge had reached a critical structural stage. He noted that underwater components had deteriorated significantly, making rehabilitation impossible. The new design will expand the bridge from 1.525 kilometres to 1.93 kilometres, including additional flyover ramps to reduce traffic congestion. Strategic Economic Impact The government says the projects are designed to stimulate economic growth, improve logistics efficiency, and create jobs nationwide. According to Umahi, the cost of the Sokoto-Badagry Expressway—estimated at N3.2 billion per kilometre—compares favourably with previous projects like the Abuja-Kano highway. He also disclosed that the project attracted strong international investor interest, with financing offers exceeding expectations. Additional Projects Across States Other approved projects include: Ibadan–Ijebu-Ode road dualisation (N295bn) Oshogbo–Akoda–Bunga road (N101bn) Oshogbo–Iwo–Ibadan road (N114bn) Yobe–Gombe road project valued at N1.25 trillion In the South-South region, a Bodo-Bonny road extension valued at N151 billion was also approved to improve access to key oil and gas infrastructure. Projects Ready for Commissioning Umahi further revealed that several completed projects will be commissioned ahead of Tinubu’s third anniversary in office. These include sections of the Lagos-Calabar Highway, the Abuja-Kaduna road corridor, and multiple bridge and expressway upgrades nationwide. Outlook The scale of the approvals signals an aggressive push by the Federal Government to address Nigeria’s infrastructure deficit. Analysts say the success of these projects will depend heavily on execution speed, funding transparency, and long-term maintenance strategies.

FG Approves N7tn Road, Bridge Projects Nationwide

Nigeria’s Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved infrastructure projects worth over N7…

Housing TV Africa News Desk May 1, 2026

FG Sets December 2025 Opening for Lagos–Calabar Highway Amid Court Ruling on Winhomes’ Legal Battle

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FG Sets December 2025 Opening for Lagos–Calabar Highway Amid Court Ruling on Winhomes’ Legal Battle

The Federal Government has announced that the first 47-kilometre section of the…

Housing TV Africa News Desk November 24, 2025

Gavel on courtroom desk during ruling on Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway legal dispute

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Court Ends Winhomes’ Legal Battle Over Coastal Highway Land

The long-running dispute between Winhomes Estate Global Services Ltd and the Federal…

Housing TV Africa News Desk November 24, 2025

Gilbert Chagoury, Miziara, and the Lebanese-Nigerian Connection

Miziara, a small Lebanese village of 6,000 people overlooking the Mediterranean, symbolizes…

Housing TV Africa News Desk September 24, 2025

Protesters Demand Justice, Compensation Over Lagos-Calabar Highway Demolitions

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Protesters Demand Justice, Compensation Over Lagos-Calabar Highway Demolitions

Dozens of aggrieved citizens on Thursday stormed the Federal Ministry of Works…

Housing TV Africa News Desk August 7, 2025

FG Approves N3.09tn for Lagos-Calabar Highway, Key Road Projects

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved N3.09 trillion for major road…

Housing TV Africa News Desk February 3, 2025

FG addresses public curiosity on Lagos-Calabar Highway, says project at rapid pace

The Federal Ministry of Works has pledged to continue to address the high…

Housing TV Africa News Desk December 6, 2024