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zero8zero:
No wonder, some of them are still afraid to resign from their party and fully join ADC, they're one leg in and one leg out 😂. By the time everything burst and you think you can return to PDP or LP, those people there will show you they are wiser than you. They looking and patiently waiting.

Investors eager to fund Lagos-Calabar highway, others – Umahi

The Federal Government has said a number of financial institutions have shown eagerness to participate in the execution of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project, the Sokoto-Badagry Superhighway and similar landmark road projects.

The Minister of Works, Sen. Dave Umahi, made the disclosure while addressing journalists after inspecting the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway and some bridges in Lagos.

“I have had meetings with a lot of financial institutions, and they are very eager to participate.

“We are doing everything to complete Section 1 by December and have it approved, and that will open a floodgate for other financial aids.

“One thing that I must commend the President for and, of course, beat my chest and say glory be to God, is that the international funders came and they saw the quantum of the job we are doing.

“That, for me, is a pass mark,” Umahi said.

He said that the recently-inaugurated 30km portion of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway would not be opened to motorists until completion of an additional 17.47km portion of the Section One, Phase One, of the road project.

“We completed 20km at the beginning, and then we completed 10km,” Umahi said.


He noted that the contractor, Hi-Tech Construction company, was working hard to complete the 17.47km.

Umahi said, “This is what we are working to join, and when we have joined it, if you are travelling from Ahmadu Bello Way to the Lekki Free Zone, then you can use the coastal highway.”

The minister said that the road would be tolled to ensure constant maintenance.

“Whether these roads are tolled or not, they need constant maintenance,” he added.

The ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) has committed $100 million to support the development of a key section of Nigeria’s Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway.

This funding covers a 47.7-kilometre stretch, marking Section I, Phase I of the project, which originates from Ahmadu Bello Way in Lagos.

Work on the highway began in March 2024, with Hitech Construction Company Limited appointed as the main contractor.

The announcement was made during EBID’s 92nd Ordinary Session held in Lagos, where the bank outlined a series of development financing commitments amounting to €174 million and $125 million, targeted at infrastructure and social development across the ECOWAS region.

The investment in the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway is designed to boost intra-regional connectivity by linking nine Nigerian states. It will also enhance access to strategic seaports, support agro-industrial development, and improve logistical networks along Nigeria’s southern corridor. The highway is further expected to contribute to the formation of a regional supply chain, economically empowering coastal communities.

“The bank also approved $100 million in funding for the Lagos-Calabar coastal motorway project in the Federal Republic of Nigeria. It said that this project, which spans 47.7 km, would link nine Nigerian states and improve access to seaports and isolated agro-industrial areas. EBID noted that the funding would also contribute to the emergence of a regional value chain to support coastal communities.”

Other EBID-backed initiatives include €50 million earmarked for the establishment and outfitting of six technical and vocational education centres in Togo. These centres aim to provide skills training for up to 3,480 youths annually, focusing on high-demand trades.

In Guinea, the bank allocated €28.9 million to revamp four agricultural high schools, and an additional €95.16 million to build three hydroelectric micro-power plants with a combined generation capacity of 30 megawatts, aiming to expand rural access to renewable energy.


Côte d’Ivoire will benefit from a $25 million facility directed at financing clinker imports by Société de Ciment de Côte d’Ivoire—a move expected to support local cement manufacturing and alleviate raw material shortages in the construction sector.

EBID noted that its latest funding initiatives align with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly Goal 9, which advocates for advancements in industry, innovation, and infrastructure. With these latest disbursements, the bank’s cumulative investment across the West African region has surpassed the $5 billion milestone.


Nigeria’s Minister of Works, David Umahi, recently disclosed that the Federal Government has signed off on contracts exceeding N3 trillion for multiple sections of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project, extending through Lagos, Akwa Ibom, and Cross River states.

The Lagos segment—Section I—was awarded at N1.068 trillion, with 30 percent of the contract sum already paid.

Section II, which includes multiple bridges and traverses difficult terrain en route to the Dangote Refinery, has been contracted at N1.6 trillion.

Sections III A and III B, covering parts of Akwa Ibom and Cross River, were jointly valued at N1.33 trillion.

President Bola Tinubu officially inaugurated the first completed segment of the coastal highway in May 2025, signalling the project’s steady progress.

Chibuezem:
I don't talk propaganda, this government has made good policies but are horrible at implementing it. From Sunsidy gone to hike in electricity etc. Don't worry you will see what I just said.
Nigerians are suffering imagine having 250k and you are poor. How many Nigerians earn up to that?
Doctors are scarce and yet he wants to export them to another country?
Bizzare things are happening in this government honestly, we still have 2 years to go God help us.

mrvitalis:
Humility is not important

TheNiceGuy:
If you're not that current to know Aregbesola spent just 4 years as Minister, how would you know his achievements?

You can't


Tunji Ojo built upon Aregbesola's work.

Your passport you get within 2 weeks was Aregbesola's initiative

Stop hating because Aregbesola moved on.

We have left APC for you all, stop the attacks

Vision101:
The average Nigerian do not understand what reform is. They call you a good leader once bag of rice is 10,000, fuel at 100, electricity free, dollar rate at 150 etc. Even if all these lead to total collapse of the economy in future they don't care.

Their slogan is: give us this day our daily bread. That's why politicians have played on this for so many years and we are where we are.

Chibuezem:
Ever since this ADC stuff was announced, it's as if the current administration have woken up. The power of a solid opposition party is needed in every country. I expect more good news, who knows the price of fuel may hit ₦500 per liter and Nnamdi Kalu will be released lol

chopnaira:
In addition, the states that produced hightest oil output so far has been released.

Babangidapikin:
So with technology available and Satellite they're still going about, something they can listen to at the comfort of their offices ..

Softmirror:
You we soon hear complains now from people who are hungry and narrow minded.

As part of efforts to reduce delays at seaports, boost investors’ confidence, and reposition Nigeria as a regional maritime hub, the Federal Government through its new National Policy on Marine and Blue Economy has pledged to facilitate the quick completion of ongoing nine seaports construction across the country.

The document which was unveiled in Lagos and obtained by The Guardian also provide insights about ongoing efforts upgrade existing ports as well as plans to construct new ones.

The nation currently boasts of seven seaports; Apapa Port Complex, Tin Can Island, Lekki Deep Seaport, Onne Port, Port Harcourt, Delta Port, and Calabar Port.

According to the policy document, the nine seaports in the works include: Ibom Deep Seaport, Badagry Deep Seaport, Olokola (Ogun) Deep Seaport, Ondo Deep Seaport, Bonny Deep Seaport, Burutu Port, Benin Port, Bakassi Deep Seaport, Agge Deep Seaport.


Also in the pipeline is one river port in Lokoja; while four new Inland Dry Ports are expected in Erunmu, Ibadan- Oyo State, Isiala Ngwa, Abia State, Heipang, Jos – Plateau State, Jauri, Maiduguri- Borno State and Snake Inland Port.

The Minister for Marine and Blue Economy, Gboyega Oyetola, said the government is focused on modernising port infrastructure.


According to him, the Federal Government has approved the contracts for the reconstruction of the Apapa and Tin Can Ports, under the Western Port Rehabilitation Programme.

Disclosing that procurement is ongoing for the Eastern Ports, he said these upgrades are complemented by the deployment of digital solutions, including the Port Community System, the E-Call-Up System, and a unified One-Stop-Shop for port clearance.


“These interventions are designed to reduce delays, boost investor confidence, and reposition Nigeria as a regional maritime hub,” he said.

He said the National Policy on Marine and Blue Economy would unlock the potentials of Nigeria’s marine and blue economy to achieve an annual sector growth target of 7 per cent.

Babangidapikin:
He said they are holding meetings piecemeal, I gave suggestion why not simultaneously.. abi you don't want the State to be feeding the Federal Government, instead of what we have now ..

Babangidapikin:
What is the big deal you act as if you would be consulted before amendment takes place. What is wrong in holding the town hall meeting simultaneously... na you know wetin be intellectual laziness.

Jashub:
How sure are we that these devices were not planted by the same troops who discovered them ?

In a renewed effort to deny Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorists freedom of movement and to restore lasting peace in the North-East, troops of Operation HADIN KAI, under the command of Major General Abdulsalam Abubakar, have intensified offensive operations, resulting in significant gains against insurgents.

The latest operations led to the discovery of approximately 60 heavily primed Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), the neutralization of numerous terrorists, and the recovery of assorted weapons and equipment.

This was disclosed in a statement on Friday by the Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, Headquarters Theatre Command, Operation HADIN KAI, Captain Reuben Kovangiya.

According to the statement: “On 3 July 2025, troops conducting clearance operations around Marte and Dikwa general areas discovered a large cache of IEDs at a bridge linking Marte and Dikwa. These explosives, believed to have been planted by terrorists to target civilians and destroy critical infrastructure, were safely recovered, preventing a potential disaster.”

In a related development, troops on a coordinated fighting patrol to Fulatari in Gubio Local Government Area captured a terrorist fighter and recovered an AK-47 rifle, a magazine, and a large quantity of ammunition.

Another combat team operating in the Mussini area of Ngala Local Government Area engaged insurgents with superior firepower, forcing them to flee. During the pursuit, troops recovered AK-47 rifles, jerrycans of premium motor spirit (PMS), motorcycles, terrorists’ uniforms, and other items.

Similarly, troops conducting offensive operations in the Salekwa area of Mafa Local Government Area made contact with terrorists, neutralizing some while others escaped. During the exploitation of the area, the soldiers recovered additional AK-47 rifles, magazines, and the body of a neutralized terrorist.

Captain Kovangiya stated that the troops’ resilience and effectiveness have earned commendation from the Military High Command. He added that the operations were carried out with the support of the Air Component of Operation HADIN KAI and in collaboration with other security agencies and stakeholders.

“Troops continue to conduct operations in high spirits to restore peace and facilitate socio-economic activities across the North-East,” the statement concluded.

Popular singer and activist, Charles Chukwuemeka Oputa, known by his stage name, Charly Boy has rubbished the alignment of opposition leaders to form coalition to unseat President Tinubu in 2027.

DAILY POST reports that a coalition of political heavyweights from the Peoples Democratic Party, Labour Party, Social Democratic Party and aggrieved members of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC have come together ahead of the 2027 election.

The opposition leaders led by former Senate President, David Mark had adopted the African Democratic Congress, ADC as official platform to wrestle power from Tinubu in 2027.

DAILY POST reports that while the development stimulated jubilation across the country as opposition built up again, some Nigerians are skeptical about the mission of the opposition figures.

A popular Nigerian activist, Omoyele Sowore had in a statement on Wednesday distanced himself from the movement, describing the opposition figures as corrupt.

Similarly, Charly Boy in a post on his official Facebook page on Thursday night, said members of the coalition are the same “people that sank this country are suddenly singing redemption songs”.

According to the entertainer, the mission is not about Nigeria but their selfish desires for power, stressing that “it’s just old wolves in the new agbada”.

“Coalitions are forming, but let’s not pretend that every alliance is progress. Sometimes, it’s just old wolves in new agbada. “Are they fighting for you, or fighting to sit where their enemies used to sit?

“Are they shouting “enough is enough” because they’ve changed…Or because they’re no longer the ones benefitting? “We don’t just need new names. We need new values, new visions, and people with the guts to live by them.

2027 is not about revenge. It’s about rescue”, he wrote.