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CNG rollout: States race to cut transport fares before Oct. 1 as queues and N1 million conversion costs bite

Nigerian states are racing to cut transport fares through CNG before Oct. 1, but long queues and conversion costs of up to N1 million are slowing operators.
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Nigeria flood alert: 8,000 communities and 4,500 schools in 15 states at risk this week

Nigeria's hydrological agency warns that more than 8,000 communities and 4,500 schools across 15 states face flooding between Sept. 19 and 25 as rivers rise.
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FG Threatens Contract Cut on Ibadan-Ilesha Road Project

Nigeria’s works minister warns contractors on the Ibadan-Ilesha expressway to begin urgent palliative repairs or risk losing half of the project scope.
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Nigeria Says Third Mainland Bridge Rehab Cost N43 Billion

Nigeria says the Third Mainland Bridge rehabilitation cost N43 billion, while the CCTV control centre cost about N2.5 billion, rejecting reports of inflated surveillance spending.
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Wike Praises Tinubu, Umahi as East West Road Opens to Traffic in Rivers Bonny Axis

KEY POINTS Wike applauds Tinubu and Umahi for opening the East West Road linking...
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FG Declares Carter Bridge ‘Irredeemable,’ Plans New Alignment

The Federal Government says Carter Bridge in Lagos is in a critical state and may be beyond repair, with plans for a new alignment underway.
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South East APC Forum Calls for Clarification on Umahi’s Remarks

The South East APC Forum demands Senator Umahi's clarification on his remarks about the Anambra opposition ahead of the 2025 election.
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FG to Take Over Unfinished Lagos-Ibadan Expressway Sections

The Federal Government planned to assume control of incomplete sections along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway starting from April 2025.
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N800 Billion Insufficient to Fix Nigeria’s Roads — Umahi

Nigeria’s road infrastructure needs increased funding and the N800 billion allocation is too little for the country, says Minister Dave Umahi.
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Concerns Raised Over Nigeria’s Road Construction Equipment

Federal Government expressed concern yesterday about the country's road construction status. Alarmingly, over the...

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CNG rollout: States race to cut transport fares before Oct. 1 as queues and N1 million conversion costs bite

Nigerian states are racing to cut transport fares through CNG before Oct. 1, but long queues and conversion costs of up to N1 million are slowing operators.
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Nigeria flood alert: 8,000 communities and 4,500 schools in 15 states at risk this week

Nigeria's hydrological agency warns that more than 8,000 communities and 4,500 schools across 15 states face flooding between Sept. 19 and 25 as rivers rise.
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Cross River police arrest vigilante over $5,000 robbery and shooting

Cross River police have arrested a vigilante member accused of shooting a villager in Etung and robbing him of $5,000; a locally made pistol was recovered.
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NAFDAC finds methanol and cannabis in Ondo drinks that killed 48 people

NAFDAC lab tests found high concentrations of methanol and cannabis in herbal concoctions blamed for 48 deaths and seven cases of blindness in Ondo State.