Tag: construction

[The Alausa Blog] Reconstruction of Oshodi-International Airport road to begin September

Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode on Wednesday said that work on the proposed expansion and reconstruction of the Oshodi-International Airport Road would commence next month. Speaking at the Third Quarter…

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[The Alausa Blog]: Lagos begins Ikorodu-Arepo Link Road project

The long awaited road project which will connect Agric area of Ikorodu to the Arepo area of Ogun State has finally taken off. This was made known at a stakeholders’…

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[The Alausa Blog]: LASG denies approving construction of ICT mall in Ikeja

Lagos State Government on Tuesday denied involvement with an infrastructural firm, Master Realty International Concept Ltd, allegedly reported to be parading itself as having approval to construct an ICT specialized…

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Why FG patronises foreign construction firms – Fashola

Minister of Power, works and housing, Babatunde Fashola has said the Federal Government patronises foreign construction firms because Nigerian firms fail to bid for contracts. Fashola said this when he…

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Cement price rises to N2300

The recession in the country is having its toll on almost every sector of the economy. The building sector is the latest to face the hit, as the price of…

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Accident or road construction? (PHOTOS)

As seen on Commercial Avenue, Yaba, Lagos. Just along the road, a stone-throw away from the Yaba Baptist Church, a truck was on Wednesday, seen lying sideways. However, closer inspection…

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Governor Oshiomhole, the 2nd Niger bridge is under construction (PHOTOS)

The construction of 2nd Niger bridge has been in the news of late. Governor of Edo state, Adams Oshiomhole, has made himself the advocate of the bridge and many other…

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According to Fayose, this is proof that Ekiti is working (PHOTOS)

In an attempt to prove that the Ekiti government is working, Governor Ayodele Fayose shared photos of an ongoing construction in his state. He captioned the photos 'Work in progress at…

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Simon Kolawole: Do the right thing for Pete’s sake

by Simon Kolawole Nigeria is faced with many avoidable tragedies - avoidable since they are not natural disasters but those wrought by our own hands - because we refuse to…

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Gruesome: Man wanted for killing his girlfriend, dumping her body in Bayelsa river

by Oge Okonkwo A manhunt has began by the Bayelsa state police command for a construction worker alleged to have murdered a 27-year-old woman  in Kaiama Community of the state.…

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4-storey building under construction collapses in Anambra

by Oge Okonkwo File photo There are reports that a four-storey building under construction collapsed on Wednesday at Obanye Street, near Onitsha Main Market, Anambra state. It was gathered that…

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Makeover: One World Trade Center becomes the third tallest building in the world (PHOTOS)

by Rachel Ogbu One of the last two segments of the silver spire to be installed on top of One World Trade Center is hoisted to the top of the…

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Over a million youth apply for NDE job training in 5 years

No fewer than 1.03 million youths have applied for 448,043 job training slots under the National Directorate of Employment (NDE) in the last five years, according to a study. A…

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Not cheery: Lagos-Ibadan expressway reconstruction may not start till next year

by Isi Esene This is not cheering news for those planning to take their annual trip from Lagos to the eastern part of the country as reports indicate that the…

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It pours: Money laundering charges filed against Bi-Courtney boss, Wale Babalakin

by Isi Esene There are reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday charged the chairman of Bi-Courtney Consortium, Wale Babalakin for money laundering. Sources say the…

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Hear ye, hear ye: Bi-Courtney says it has begun construction of Lagos-Ibadan Expressway

by Reuben Daba Mr. Olusegun K. Ahmadu (middle), the Chairman, Project Implementation Committee on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, with Engr. Gbenga Babalola, the Project Adviser (Yolas Consultant), and Piero Adami,Borini Prono site…

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Angry bees sting bulldozer operator to death

by Isi Esene A bulldozer operator for Setraco Construction Company, Mr. Samuel Onuabuchi, was recently stung to death by a swarm of bees while trying to remove trees and debris…

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Scheduled Third Mainland Bridge diversion postponed

by Isi Esene Motorists using the Third Mainland Bridge have been given another temporary reprieve as the second complete diversion on the bridge, which was meant to allow for the…

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