Nigeria does not have an “all-powerful” president – Fashola
Minister of Works and Housing, Mr Babatunde Fashola, on Friday in Lagos urged Nigerians to interact with the 1999 Constitution to actualise their hope for […]
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Bello decries neglect of federal roads, Ajaokuta Steel
Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi, on Saturday, expressed disappointment over the exclusion of federal roads in the state from the list of roads to be […]
NNPC gets FEC’s nod to deploy N621.2bn tax liabilities to road projects
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has given the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) the approval to deploy some of its tax liabilities to 21 road […]
FRSC alerts on failed section of Kabba-Omuo-Ekiti Federal Highway
The Federal Road Safety Corps,FRSC has alerted the public to a failed section of Kabba- Omuo Ekiti Federal Highway. The corps in a statement by […]
FEC approves N84.6bn for road, airports’ projects
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved over N5 billion naira for various contracts in Lagos, Abuja, Kano and Katsina airports. The News Agency of […]
Lagos-Ibadan expressway: Fashola extends Right of Way vacation order
The Minister of Works and Housing, Mr Babatunde Fashola has extended the Right of Way (RoW) evacuation deadline, for mechanics operating under Berger/Kara Bridge, Lagos-Ibadan […]
ICT sector to increase contributions to Nigeria’s GDP, Pantami says
The Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy says the Information Communication Technology (ICT) sector will increase its contributions to the country’s revenue, to boost the […]
FEC approves federal roads, bridges tolling policy
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the federal roads and bridges tolling policy and regulation that will provide legal framework for its implementation. The […]
Apapa gridlock my greatest headache – NPA MD
The agonising traffic gridlock on the Apapa road leading to the port has constituted a major headache to the Nigeria Ports Authority (NPA), its acting […]
Fashola advocates land for infrastructure
The Minister of Works and Housing, Mr Babatunde Fashola, has advised communities yearning for infrastracture to be ready to give up some land to pave […]
Fashola partners finance ministry, others to reduce housing deficit
The Minister of Works and Housing, Mr Babatunde Fashola, says his ministry is working with ministries of finance, budget and national planning to lower interest […]
Buhari inaugurates 1.52MWP solar microgrid system
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday, inaugurated a 1.52MWP and 2.28MWH Solar Microgrid System and Energy Retrofitting of the Ministry of Works and Housing in Abuja. […]
Fashola says bridge building, maintenance creates new economy
Mr Babatunde Fashola, Minister of Works and Housing says construction and maintenance of bridges across the country is creating new economies not known to exist […]
Buhari approves FG’s Team to engage with Twitter over suspension
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the composition of the Federal Government’s Team to engage with Twitter over the recent suspension ofthe operations of the microblogging […]
FG will complete 2nd Niger Bridge next year: Fashola
The Minister of Works and Housing, Mr Babatunde Fashola, has reaffirmed that construction of the Second Niger Bridge would be completed next year. The minister […]
Vandalism: Works minister seeks NAN’s support on enlightenment
Mr Babatunde Fashola, the Minister of Works and Housing, has solicited for the support of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in educating and enlightening […]
Lawmakers, stakeholders laud FG’s move to concession Lagos-Badagry expressway
Some lawmakers and stakeholders on Wednesday commended Federal Government’s move to include Lagos-Badagry expressway among 12 highways for concession in the country. They told the […]
Minister of Housing decries excessive rent demanded by property owners
The Minister of Works and Housing, Mr. Raji Fashola, has decried the rate of excessive rent extortion and acquiring properties by land owners. The Minister, […]
FG committed to solving housing deficit – Fashola
The Minister of Works and Housing, Mr Raji Fashola, says Federal Government is committed and passionate about solving housing deficit in the country. Fashola said […]
Housing: Developer urges FG to check rising cost of building materials
Mr Daniel Orji, Chairman of Daniel-Bob Construction Limited, has called on the Federal Government to check the rise in the cost of building materials.Orji, who […]
FG to reconstruct Abuja-Kaduna-Kano highway at N797.2bn
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Wednesday approved a total reconstruction of the Abuja-Kaduna-Kano highway at a cost of N797.2 billion. This shows an increase […]
Khadijat Maje’s death has created a vacuum in Hadejia Emirate, says Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari said Tuesday in Hadejia that the death of Khadija Abubakar Maje, the mother of the Emir of Hadejia, Alhaji Adamu Abubakar Maje […]
Jakande was a champion of social justice, says Gov. Mohammed
Gov. Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State on Friday mourned the death of the first civilian governor of Lagos State, late Alh. Lateef Jakande, who […]
Safer roads, mobility in Nigeria: Oyeyemi inaugurates stakeholders’ committee
The Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps, Dr Boboye Oyeyemi has on Tuesday inaugurated the Committee on the proposed establishment of the National Road […]
Buhari, Okonjo-Iweala, Tinubu, others to speak at Ehingbeti
Ehingbeti, the Lagos Economic Summit scheduled to hold from next Tuesday to Thursday, is living-up to its repute as Africa’s most practical and result-oriented […]