Roads – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com Breaking News, Nigeria News and Top Stories Thu, 22 Jan 2026 14:31:57 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.theinfostride.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/cropped-The-InfoStride-Favicon-150x150.png Roads – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com 32 32 Kano Govt Approves N40.8bn for Road Construction, Rehabilitation https://www.theinfostride.com/kano-govt-approves-n40-8bn-for-road-construction-rehabilitation/ https://www.theinfostride.com/kano-govt-approves-n40-8bn-for-road-construction-rehabilitation/#respond Thu, 22 Jan 2026 11:54:59 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=465301 The Kano State Government has approved the sum of N40.8 billion for the construction and rehabilitation of roads across different parts of the state, in a move aimed at addressing the infrastructure deficit and boosting economic activities. Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, who disclosed the development after the State Executive Council meeting, said the projects are [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/kano-govt-approves-n40-8bn-for-road-construction-rehabilitation/feed/ 0 Why we’re promoting concrete roads – FG https://www.theinfostride.com/why-were-promoting-concrete-roads-fg/ https://www.theinfostride.com/why-were-promoting-concrete-roads-fg/#respond Sat, 02 Sep 2023 16:53:15 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=353919 Concrete roads, as opposed to asphalt ones, are being pushed for wider use by the federal government due to their lower costs and greater longevity. Minister of Works Dave Umahi claims that concrete roads will pay off in the long run and last for 50 years. Umahi made this statement at Akure, the capital of [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/why-were-promoting-concrete-roads-fg/feed/ 0 Lagos Roads Would Be Motorable By July This Year – Abiodun Tobuna https://www.theinfostride.com/lagos-roads-would-be-motorable-by-july-this-year-abiodun-tobuna/ Tue, 14 Jan 2020 23:43:20 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=245036 Lagos State House of Assembly Committee on Works and Infrastructure, Mr. Abiodun Tobuna has said Lasgidi roads would soon be free of potholes. According to him, in the next 6 months, this dream will come true because the House has provided adequate cash to rectify all the potholes on the roads. Tobun, representing Epe I [...]

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]]> We Will Unlock Gridlock On Our Roads Soon — Lagos State https://www.theinfostride.com/we-will-unlock-gridlock-on-our-roads-soon-lagos-state/ Sat, 23 Nov 2019 12:44:06 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=241612 Lagos State Government has insisted that they are committed to ending the present gridlock on roads being experienced across the metropolis, very soon The government begged motorists and residents of the state to exercise patience because steps have been taken to tackle the traffic dilemma in the state. Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Gbenga [...]

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]]> I Will Partner Will Lagosians – Sanwo-Olu https://www.theinfostride.com/i-will-partner-will-lagosians-sanwo-olu/ Thu, 06 Jun 2019 06:57:01 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=234061 Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu has said that he plans to partner with residents and people of the state to ensure his policies are implemented effectively. The politician also disclosed that he wants to release emergency hotlines to Lagosians for immediate access to Lagos State Government. His words, “Let us have continuous collaborative engagements. [...]

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]]> Trucks On Nigerian Roads Is Senseless – Femi Branch https://www.theinfostride.com/trucks-on-nigerian-roads-is-senseless-femi-branch/ Thu, 14 Feb 2019 19:35:49 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=227124 Femi Branch has reacted to how trucks are showing up on the streets of Lagos State again after they were nowhere to be found recently. If you recall, days back, when Muhammadu Buhari stormed Lasgidi, the trucks were not visible in any form or shape. But shockingly, as soon as the President exited the state, [...]

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]]> We Are Not Blocking Roads For Buhari’s Arrrival — Ladi Lawanson https://www.theinfostride.com/we-are-not-blocking-roads-for-buharis-arrrival-ladi-lawanson/ Mon, 11 Feb 2019 06:55:17 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=226901 The Lagos state has shared a statement that no Lagos State road will be blocked ahead of President Muhammadu Buhari’s visit to the state. The state’s Commissioner for Transportation, Mr Ladi Lawanson, revealed this today. The roads that were tipped to be closed were: Funsho Williams Avenue, Surulere Lawanson/Itire /Tejuosho road Apapa/Costain road Abebe village [...]

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]]> FG Is Determined To Rehabilitate Bad Roads – Boboye Oyeyemi https://www.theinfostride.com/fg-is-determined-to-rehabilitate-bad-roads-boboye-oyeyemi/ Fri, 30 Nov 2018 02:32:59 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=222114 The Federal Government is determined to rehabilitate bad roads across the country before the next rainy season, Mr Boboye Oyeyemi, the FRSC Corps Marshal, said on Wednesday in Abuja. Oyeyemi who said this when Mrs Helen Da-Souza, the Managing Director of Trust Fund Pensions Limited, visited him said motorists would in view of this witness [...]

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]]> Babatunde Fashola Approves Rehabilitation Of Edo Roads https://www.theinfostride.com/babatunde-fashola-approves-rehabilitation-of-edo-roads/ Mon, 26 Nov 2018 21:47:16 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=221880 Babatunde Fashola has approved the rehabilitation of failed portions of the federal roads across the state in Edo ahead of the festive season. Engineer Oke Owhe, the Federal Controller of Works in Edo, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Benin that the effort was to make the roads safe and motorable [...]

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]]> Fashola Should Focus On Repairing Our Roads – Bode George https://www.theinfostride.com/fashola-should-focus-on-repairing-our-roads-bode-george/ Mon, 29 Oct 2018 06:58:51 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=219698 Bode George has called on the minister of Power, Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola to focus on repairing roads instead of talking about 2023 presidency. Fashola, during a town-hall meeting organised by the Ministry of Information and Culture and the National Orientation Agency on Thursday, October 18, 2018, said “Do you know that power is [...]

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]]> Niger State Government Spend N930 Million On New Roads https://www.theinfostride.com/niger-state-government-spend-n930-million-on-new-roads/ Sun, 02 Sep 2018 20:12:16 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=214925 The Niger Government said it had spent N930 million on the construction of the new Baigaie – Daracida road in Bida Local Government Area of the state. The Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure Development, Alhaji Ibrahim Balarabe, made this disclosure on Saturday in Minna in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). According [...]

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]]> Nigerians Are Looking For Good Roads And Electricity – Abdulaziz Yari https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerians-are-looking-for-good-roads-and-electricity-abdulaziz-yari/ Mon, 20 Aug 2018 22:22:47 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=213922 Nigerian Governors have said they are not elected to pay salaries only and would not perform magic when there are no funds to implement other projects. Abdulaziz Yari, Zamfara state governor and the chairman of the NGF made the revelation on Thursday, August 16, 2018. “I don’t think you people voted us for only to [...]

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]]> Our Roads Will Accommodate Trucks Soon – Ambode https://www.theinfostride.com/our-roads-will-accommodate-trucks-soon-ambode/ Thu, 09 Aug 2018 02:07:49 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=213055 Gov. Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State on Sunday flagged off the expansion of the Orile Tanker Terminal, as part of solutions to the Apapa gridlock. It will now accommodate trucks. Ambode assured that work would be accelerated on the 1000-capacity terminal at Orile-Iganmu area of the state. Ambode, while on an inspection tour of the [...]

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]]> Motorists Can Pull Over When They Need To Rest – Philip Ozonnandi https://www.theinfostride.com/motorists-can-pull-over-when-they-need-to-rest-philip-ozonnandi/ Fri, 25 May 2018 22:27:11 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=207321 The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has advised motorists to pull over in a safe place and take a rest in case of fatigue during the Ramadan fast. The FRSC official said taking few minute rest as a safety measure, should be adhered to by drivers as it would relieve them of the usual fatigue [...]

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]]> FG Should Hasten Up In The Rehabilitation Of Our Roads – Abubakar Bello https://www.theinfostride.com/fg-should-hasten-up-in-the-rehabilitation-of-our-roads-abubakar-bello/ Sun, 13 May 2018 23:55:58 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=206625 Abubakar Bello of Niger State has pleaded with the the Federal Government to hasten the completion of the abandoned dualisation of Suleja-Minna road. Bello also urged the Federal Government to be committed to the ongoing Zungeru Hydro Electric Power project to increase power supply especially in Niger which electricity supply was meagre. Speaking on the [...]

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]]> Our Roads Must Be Fixed – Ibikunle Amosun https://www.theinfostride.com/our-roads-must-be-fixed-ibikunle-amosun/ Fri, 13 Apr 2018 16:17:37 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=204753 Ibikunle Amosun of has said that his administration had spent about N170 billion to rehabilitate federal roads across the state since 2011. Amosun made this known while fielding questions from members of Civil Society Organisations who held an interactive session with him at the June 12 Cultural Centre in Abeokuta. He said that the state [...]

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]]> We Are Spending Trillions Of Naira To Build Railways, Roads – Garba Shehu https://www.theinfostride.com/we-are-spending-trillions-of-naira-to-build-railways-roads-garba-shehu/ Sat, 07 Apr 2018 08:50:32 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=204448 The Presidency has asked Nigerians to pause and count the many blessings of President Muhammadu Buhari’s government to the country’s economy. “The presidency wants Nigerians to count the blessings that the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari has brought to the country’s economy, irrespective of the other areas where the government is still working hard to [...]

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]]> We Are Focused On Building Roads In Abia State – Okezie Ikpeazu https://www.theinfostride.com/we-are-focused-on-building-roads-in-abia-state-okezie-ikpeazu/ Tue, 27 Mar 2018 12:21:03 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=203637 Dr Okezie Ikpeazu has said his administration had constructed 60 roads across the state since inauguration in 2015. According to him, 33 out of the 60 roads constructed are located in Aba, while about 105 construction sites are currently active in the state. “Clearly, Aba has about 33 roads out a total stock of 60 [...]

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]]> Overloading Of Trucks Damage Our Roads – Fashola https://www.theinfostride.com/overloading-of-trucks-damage-our-roads-fashola/ Tue, 20 Mar 2018 16:58:27 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=202977 Babatunde Fashola has said overloading of trucks is against road safety rules and regulations and constitutes barrier to prosperity and national development. “Why the temptation to overload trucks against regulation and good practice may be appealing, it is ultimately a barrier to prosperity. “Such practices may provide cheap and perhaps corrupt riches and income in [...]

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]]> We Must Improve The Situation Of Our Roads, Power And Security In Akoko – Tunde Giwa-Daramola https://www.theinfostride.com/we-must-improve-the-situation-of-our-roads-power-and-security-in-akoko-tunde-giwa-daramola/ Sun, 28 Jan 2018 03:53:52 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=197495 Tunde Giwa-Daramola has urged the youth to participate in the ongoing voter registration to be able to vote in the 2019 General Elections. “This is the right time for Akoko youths to vote for reliable candidates who will protect their interest at the state and federal levels. “The first step is to ensure that you [...]

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]]> Demands Of Roads, Water Will Be Critically Examined — Abdulfatah Ahmed https://www.theinfostride.com/demands-of-roads-water-will-be-critically-examined-abdulfatah-ahmed/ Fri, 12 Jan 2018 08:36:39 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=195929 The Kwara State government has assured that no part of the State will be neglected in terms of infrastructure provision; even in trying times with the resources. Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed gave the assurance during an interactive session with indigenous youth development associations and youth assemblies from Asa Local Government in Ilorin. The governor said their [...]

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]]> Nigerians Must Know That Roads Are Depreciating Assets – Fashola https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerians-must-know-that-roads-are-depreciating-assets-fashola/ Sun, 03 Dec 2017 14:51:18 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=191213 Babatunde Fashola recently said Nigerian roads were not as bad as many people thought; rather, he stated that the roads needed to be adequately maintained. Fashola stated these in his keynote address at the United Nations-sponsored capacity building programme for the Federal Road Safety Corps, which was made available to our correspondent in Abuja by [...]

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]]> FERMA Should Stop Claiming Responsibility For Roads Repair – Samuel Ortom https://www.theinfostride.com/ferma-should-stop-claiming-responsibility-for-roads-repair-samuel-ortom/ Thu, 14 Sep 2017 11:03:17 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=181947 Gov Samuel Ortom of Benue on Monday said the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA), was not effective in its operations. He said the that the agency had shown over the years that it is ineffective and needed to step up. “That agency has proven over the years that they are ineffective; tell me what they [...]

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]]> FG Is Set To Construct 44 Highways, Repair 63 Nigerian Roads – Fashola https://www.theinfostride.com/fg-is-set-to-construct-44-highways-repair-63-nigerian-roads-fashola/ Wed, 02 Aug 2017 20:39:16 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=176362 The Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, has revealed the plans of the Federal Government’s plans for the construction of 44 federal highways in the 2017 Budget. This was disclosed in a press release by the Special Adviser on Communications to the Minister, Hakeem Bello, on Saturday, July 29, 2017. In the statement, [...]

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]]> Babatunde Fashola Wants Use Of Quality Materials In Erecting Roads https://www.theinfostride.com/babatunde-fashola-wants-use-of-quality-materials-in-erecting-roads/ Fri, 21 Jul 2017 02:30:45 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=172985 The Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Mr Babatunde Fashola has advocated the use of quality and standard materials in erecting road signs across the country. Fashola made the call in Abuja on Thursday at the closing ceremony of a four-day meeting of the National Council on Works. The theme of the 2017 annual meeting [...]

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]]> Niger State Spends N1B On Roads Construction https://www.theinfostride.com/niger-state-spends-n1b-on-roads-construction/ Thu, 20 Apr 2017 00:58:49 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=162606 The Niger government says it has spent N1 billion on the construction and expansion of roads and drainage in Bida Local Government. Its Commissioner for Works and Transport, Alhaji Abdulmalik Cheche, disclosed this on Wednesday in Minna, when Hajiya Mariam Kolo, Director-General, Child Protection Agency, paid him an advocacy visit. Cheche said that the construction [...]

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]]> We Have Constructed 1000km Of Roads – Osun State https://www.theinfostride.com/we-have-constructed-1000km-of-roads-osun-state/ Wed, 12 Apr 2017 00:11:41 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=161740 The Osun State government has disclosed that it constructed over 1000km of roads in the past 6 years. Speaking over the weekend, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Works, State of Osun, Engr. Nurudeen Adeagbo shed more light on the claim. He said the Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola administration embarked on road construction projects across the state when [...]

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]]> I’m Satisfied With Contractors’ Work On Federal Roads – Fashola https://www.theinfostride.com/im-satisfied-with-contractors-work-on-federal-roads-fashola/ Sat, 04 Feb 2017 14:18:46 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=155668 The Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Mr Babatunde Fashola, has expressed satisfaction with the quality of work done by contractors handling federal roads in Abakiliki. Fashola gave the commendation when he inspected the progress of work on the 11.7 km Ohafia-Oso federal road in Afikpo South Local Government Area of Ebonyi on Friday. He [...]

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]]> Sokoto State Commit N1bn To Construction Of 3 Roads https://www.theinfostride.com/sokoto-state-commit-n1bn-to-construction-of-3-roads/ Thu, 16 Jun 2016 10:26:30 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=132472 The Sokoto State Executive Council on Wednesday approved the construction of three major roads in the metropolis at the cost of over one billion naira. Allhaji Mohammadu Mannir, the state’s Commissioner for Local Government and Community Development, announced this to newsmen at the end of the State Executive Council meeting in Sokoto. He said the [...]

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]]> Darius Ishaku Inaugurate N1.6bn Roads https://www.theinfostride.com/darius-ishaku-inaugurate-n1-6bn-roads/ Sat, 28 May 2016 14:32:37 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=130129 Gov. Darius Ishaku of Taraba on Friday in Jalingo inaugurated the road leading to Jalingo Main Market and the Rev. Jolly Nyame Road, constructed at the cost of N1.6billion. Speaking at the occasion, Ishaku said the 3.74 km roads would boost economic activities in the state. He assured residents of the area that arrangement had [...]

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]]> Doyin Okupe Lists Roads Constructed By GEJ https://www.theinfostride.com/doyin-okupe-lists-roads-constructed-by-gej/ Thu, 03 Mar 2016 02:24:57 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=121801 Doyin Okupe, the former Senior Special Assistant on Public Affairs to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan has listed the roads constructed during GEJ’s administration. This is coming on the heels of a comment reportedly made by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, saying the Federal Government never constructed any road in the last 10 years. Okupe, on his social [...]

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]]> Rotimi Amaechi Tours Federal Roads https://www.theinfostride.com/rotimi-amaechi-tours-federal-roads/ Thu, 04 Feb 2016 23:40:52 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=119851 Osun State government today, February 4, played host to the Minister of Transport, Rotimi Ameachi, who was in the state on official capacity. He was said to have embarked on a tour of federal roads in the state following a private meeting with Governor Rauf Aregbesola.

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]]> Governor Ambode Set To Light Up Lagos https://www.theinfostride.com/governor-ambode-set-to-light-up-lagos/ Fri, 09 Oct 2015 00:04:01 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=102320 Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, has initiated moves to illuminate major roads in the state, including all adjourning boundaries in Ogun State, as well as Federal and State roads. This is in fulfillment of one of his campaign promises.Speaking, Thursday, at a joint press briefing by the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, Public [...]

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]]> Nigeria’s National Economic Council Approves Refund Of 535.5b Naira To States For Maintaining Federal Government Roads https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerias-national-economic-council-approves-refund-of-535-5b-naira-to-states-for-maintaining-federal-government-roads/ Fri, 18 Sep 2015 15:05:26 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=99778 The Federal Government has decided to share another round of funds to the tune of 535.5 billion naira to the state governments. This fund is meant for reimbursement of the cash spent on maintaining federal roads across the country. The decision was taken at yesterday’s National Economic Council (NEC) meeting presided over by Vice President Yemi [...]

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]]> #Nigeria > FRSC To Impound Rickety Vehicles Plying Nigerian Roads https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-frsc-to-impound-rickety-vehicles-in-nigeria/ Wed, 09 Sep 2015 21:30:48 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/09/nigeria-frsc-to-impound-rickety-vehicles-in-nigeria/ Corp Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Mr Boboye Oyeyemi, on Wednesday in Lagos, ordered the impounding of all rickety trucks plying the roads. Oyeyemi gave the directive while addressing newsmen at a one-day workshop on safety on the roads tagged “Safe-To-Load” for Depot and Tank Farms owners, to ensure that all trucks meet the [...]

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