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The construction of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway service lane in Lagos will impact a total of 147 structures. This development highlights the significant scale of the infrastructure project.
Nigeria's Minister of Works, Engr. Dave Umahi, announced that the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project has advanced beyond Epe in Lagos State and is now underway across five states. This statement was made in response to public concerns.
Afenifere Secretary-General, Chief Sola Ebiseni, appealed to President Bola Tinubu to ensure the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway passes through Ondo State's coastal communities, warning against sacrificing the coastline.
The Nigerian federal government has officially renamed the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway in honor of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. This decision was announced by the Minister of Works, David Umahi.
A 28-kilometre stretch of the Federal Government's 700-kilometre Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, traversing the coastline of Ogun State, is expected to be ready this year. The project is also boosting the development of a deep sea port in the region.
Nigeria's government is actively engaged in resolving a major aviation dispute and approving new infrastructure projects, while simultaneously grappling with economic challenges and legal battles over political party status and convention validity.
Senator David Umahi, the Minister of Works, has announced that Section one of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway is scheduled for commissioning by May.
The Nigerian Federal Government has deployed special guards to protect the Lagos-Calabar coastal highway. This initiative aims to ensure the security of the major infrastructure project, though it has also drawn criticism from political figures.
Minister David Umahi has defended the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project against critics, asserting that President Tinubu is committed to its completion. He emphasized the importance of the project for Nigeria's development.
The Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project is mired in controversies regarding its actual cost and the absence of bidding, drawing comparisons to the Ozymandias complex in the Tinubu administration.
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and Minister of Works Sen. Dave Umahi have dismissed claims that the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project is responsible for recent flooding in Lagos.
Nigeria's Minister of Works, Sen. Dave Umahi, has dismissed concerns regarding water retention on certain sections of the Lagos-Calabar coastal highway.
Reno Omokri defended the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway after Dino Melaye shared a video showing flooding, attributing the issue to Lagos' geography rather than project failure.
Afenifere, the Yoruba socio-political organization, has expressed support for President Bola Tinubu’s Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project but urged the Federal Government not to bypass the Ondo coast.
The Afenifere group is urging President Tinubu to re-evaluate the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway's alignment, citing the omission of over 100km of Ondo coastline.
Nigeria's N15 trillion Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway is facing significant threats from vandalism, flooding, and refuse dumping, raising concerns about its long-term viability.
The Nigerian Federal Government has announced a ban on motorcycles and tricycles, commonly known as 'okada' and 'keke marwa,' from operating on the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway. This decision aims to regulate traffic and improve safety on the newly developed route.
Experts have endorsed the proposed Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, recognizing its potential for national development while advocating for inclusive planning to mitigate environmental impacts.
President Bola Tinubu has approved the rerouting of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway to pass through Ogoniland, a decision made in recognition of the service of the late Senator Mpigi.