By: Tunji Okunlola Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu says the Opebi-Ojota link bridge will be ready for use before Christmas, after delays pushed its completion past the September target he had earlier given. He gave the assurance on Sunday during an inspection visit to the construction site to find out why the project had slipped….
By: Tunji Okunlola The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has outlined the achievements of the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, as he marks one year in office, citing progress in operations, aircraft acquisition, personnel training, safety and infrastructure. The summary was released as an infographic under the theme “Airpower for a…
By: Tunji Okunlola The Federal Government has begun building a 132/33kV, 120-megavolt-ampere (MVA) electricity transmission substation in Katsina State’s Mashi Local Government Area. The project is meant to improve power transmission and support economic activity in the state. The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) is executing the project, which is due for completion in March…
By: Ganiyu Olayinka The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) plans to open three more stations on the Blue Line rail corridor by the end of February 2027, raising the line’s operational stations from five to eight. The new stations will be at FESTAC, Alakija and Trade Fair, according to a statement LAMATA issued on…
By: Tunji Okunlola The Federal Government has approved the design of a monorail to carry commuters and air travellers between the Ikeja Railway Station and the new Murtala Mohammed International Airport (MMIA) Terminal 1 in Lagos, which is being reconstructed. Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo (SAN) said the design was appraised and approved on Monday, October…
By: Tunji Okunlola The Federal Government, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Bi-Courtney Limited and Stabilini Visinoni Limited have formally signed settlement agreements ending a dispute of nearly 20 years over the MM2 domestic airport in Lagos and the uncompleted hotel and conference centre opposite it. Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo (SAN), who announced the…
Nigeria’s communications minister says the recognition is an encouragement to make AI expand opportunity for everyone. By: Tunji Okunlola Nigeria’s Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. ‘Bosun Tijani, has publicly reflected on being named a 2026 Goalkeepers Champion by the Gates Foundation. In a LinkedIn post on October 2, he called the recognition…
Former Senate Leader urges extension of road network to Maiduguri, Monguno, Ngala and Yola to deepen regional connectivity and bolster security operations By: Ganiyu Olayinka Credit: Kwaro1(Wikimedia Commons) Project value ₦1.245tr Highway length 125 km Corridor Gombe–Biu Former Senate Leader and Senator representing Borno South, Ali Ndume, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu…
By Olayinka Ganiyu The federal government has officially commenced reconstruction of the long-neglected Gombe–Biu–Maiduguri highway, in what officials are billing as a landmark infrastructure project for Nigeria’s North-east region. The flag-off ceremony took place in Gombe on Thursday, with Minister of Works David Umahi describing the project as a central pillar of President Bola Tinubu’s…
By: Olayinka Ganiyu Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, has announced that the Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved contracts for three major rail projects aimed at strengthening infrastructure and driving economic growth in key cities. Speaking to State House correspondents after the council meeting, Oyedele explained that the…
