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Minister of Labour Dave Umahi has said the Lagos-Calabar coastal highway will return to its original route to avoid destroying submarine cables. Speaking at the 3rd stakeholders meeting of the coastal highway project in Lagos, Umahi announced that the Federal Government will abandon the proposed new route of the coastal highway from kilometers 16 to…
The decision was arrived at after a two-hour session that included presentations and a question and answer segment, representatives of telecommunications companies, residents of the Okun Ajah community, and other stakeholders. Tampering with this infrastructure, stakeholders said, would have national security implications and could affect internet connectivity across Africa.
The Federal Government commenced the construction in March 2024, beginning with the first phase of the project, which stretches 47.47 kilometres from Lagos. The Nigerian Education Loan Fund has announced that the application portal is now open. “The NELFUND Student Loan Application Portal is now LIVE! Apply today to secure the financial support you need for your education. Visit http://nelf.gov.ng to get started,” NELFUND disclosed this in a post on Friday. READ ALSO: NELFUND opens application portal…
The Northern Elders Forum expressed profound concern and agitation over the recent events in Kano, where emirates have been multiplied and traditional rulers have been dethroned and replaced. Abdul-Azeez Suleiman, the Director of Publicity and Advocacy of the forum, urged the Kano state government and politicians involved to exercise caution in handling this sensitive…
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Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway: Obong requests simultaneous works from both endsThe Obong of Calabar Executive Forum, which is an advisory and executive arm of the Palace of the Obong of Calabar, has called on the Federal Government to start the construction of the Lagos-Calabar coastal highway simultaneously from the Lagos and Calabar axes.
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Hire many contractors for swift completion of Calabar-Lagos highwayThe Obong of Calabar, Edidem Ekpo Okon Abasi Otu, V, has called on the federal government to hire many contractors to handle the Calabar-Lagos highway project to enable swift completion.
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Lagos-Calabar Highway: Scrap metal dealers reap business boom at demolition siteAs the excavators began demolition, the metal dealers and their employees have been enjoying an unusual boom in business.
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Suspend Lagos-Calabar Coastal highway project, face pressing priorities, FG urgedThe Federal Government has been advised to suspend the proposed construction of the controversial Lagos to Calabar Coastal superhighway project and focus on other pressing priorities.
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