FG Rejects N279bn Construction Cost for Second Niger Bypass The proposed cost of N279bn for the Second Niger Bridge Bypass by Julius Berger Plc is excessively high, the Federal Government has declared, rejecting the proposal. It declared this through the Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi,...

FG Allocates N7.13bn for Compensation on Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway The Minister of Works, Engr David Umahi, announced yesterday that the federal government has allocated N7.13 billion for compensation to those affected by the ongoing demolitions for the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project. This sum is in addition...

Marina Shoreline Require N146bn for Repairs – Minister The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has disclosed that N146bn is required for the repairs of Marina shorelines. He stated this recently during a joint inspection of the lagoon sections of the Third Mainland, Carter and Eko Bridges...

$35bn Required to Execute Concrete Road Projects - Umahi   The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has revealed that the government needs $35bn to kick start the construction of concrete roads nationwide. He also stated that the moribund Ajaokuta steel company will provide 16 per cent of...

FG Bans Use of Laterite For Road Construction The Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, has announced a ban on the use of laterite as a base in road construction. He directed that henceforth, contractors should use lumps, sharp sand and stone base to form the...

FG to Disburse N431bn to Road Contractors The Federal Government has announced plan to disburse N431 billion to road contractors across the country. The Minister of Works, David Umahi, disclosed this as he interacted with contractors responsible for road dualisation projects and the ministry’s zonal directors...