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Federal Government Cancels Road Expansion Contracts for Obajana-Benin Highway

In a decisive move, the federal government has terminated road expansion contracts awarded to Mothercat Ltd, Dantata & Sawoe Construction Ltd, and Reynolds Construction Company (RCC) Ltd for specific sections of the Obajana-Benin highway. This action was taken due to significant project delays and the contractors’ failure to meet performance expectations. The contracts in question—6136…

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Demolition of Illegal Shanties and Kiosks Begins Along Lekki-Ajah Expressway

Date: July 1, 2024 Today, the Monitoring and Compliance team of the Lagos Waste Management Authority (@Lawma_gov), in collaboration with the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps (@LAGESCOfficial), commenced the demolition of illegal shanties and kiosks in Sangotedo, Lakowe, Awoyaya, and other locations along the Lekki-Ajah expressway. This initiative is part of ongoing efforts to maintain…

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Inauguration of Governing Councils for Federal Tertiary Institutions Set for July 4, 2024

The Federal Government has announced plans to officially inaugurate the governing councils and boards of Federal universities, polytechnics, and other tertiary institutions on July 4, 2024. This development was disclosed by Prof. Aisha Maikudi, the Acting Vice Chancellor of the University of Abuja, during her acceptance speech upon assuming leadership at the institution on Monday….

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Travellers Kidnapped, One Shot on Sagamu-Ijebu-Ode Expressway

A harrowing incident unfolded on Sunday evening along the Sagamu-Ijebu-Ode Expressway as gunmen abducted over 20 travellers and inflicted injuries, leaving one victim hospitalized. The attack occurred between the Sagamu Area Command and Ilisan township, marking another troubling escalation in highway insecurity. Wemmy Osude, Chairman of Ilisan Development Council, confirmed the distressing events to PUNCH…

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Federal Government Threatens Contract Termination for Julius Berger and CCECC Over Calabar Itu Road Project

The Federal Government has issued a stern warning to Julius Berger and China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) regarding their contracts for the Calabar Itu Road project. Minister of Works, David Umahi, has mandated the immediate mobilization of both construction companies to their respective project sites within one week or face potential contract termination. During…

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