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Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway

Umahi Defends ₦7.5bn Per Km Lagos–Calabar Highway Cost, Vows Tougher Oversight on Contractors

Nigeria’s Minister of Works, David Umahi, has defended the ₦7.5 billion per-kilometre cost of the Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway, while warning that the Federal Government will no longer tolerate contractors who deliver substandard work or delay critical infrastructure projects. Speaking during an inspection

October 13, 2025

News

Tinubu Commissions Completed 30km Section Of Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, Hails Umahi, Contractors

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Saturday, 31 May, commissioned the first phase of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway and several major road projects across the country. The president commended the Minister of Works, Engr David Umahi, the contractors, and Nigerians, particularly those in

June 1, 2025

News

Tinubu Set To Commission Completed 30km Section Of Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, Saturday, 31 May

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will on Saturday, 31 May, commission the completed 30 km part of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway. The commissioning ceremony is scheduled to take place at KM 8 of the project (Jakande Estate Area in Lagos State) on Saturday.

May 30, 2025

Opinion

On A More Inclusive Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road

The Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway was originally conceived to connect Lagos, Ogun, Ondo, Delta, Rivers, Bayelsa, Akwa Ibom, and Cross Rivers States. In other words, the 700-kilometre road, whose contract was awarded at $11 billion and remains the biggest infrastructure project by the

May 25, 2025

News

Tolling: Nigerians To Pay For Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road In 10 Years

Nigerians will foot the bill for the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road, according to the federal government. The project, which includes building retaining walls to protect against flooding and marine attacks, is largely financed by foreign loans. The government plans to recover the costs

April 7, 2025

Business·News

Adopt Concrete Road Construction Over Asphalt- Dangote Urges Nigerian Govt

Aliko Dangote, President of Dangote Industries Limited, has called on the Federal Government to replace asphalt roads with concrete roads, emphasizing their durability and cost-effectiveness. Speaking at the commissioning of the Apapa-Oworonshoki road by President Bola Tinubu, Dangote highlighted the benefits of

May 27, 2024

Tinubu To Inaugurate Lagos-Calabar Highway, Other Projects

News·Politics

One Year In Office: Tinubu To Inaugurate Lagos-Calabar Road, Other Projects

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is set to inaugurate the controversial Lagos-Calabar coastal highway and other projects across the country as part of activities to mark his one year in office.

May 26, 2024

Presidency Foreign Trips: Tinubu Fiddles While Nigeria Burns – Atiku

Politics

Atiku Doubles Down On Criticism Of Lagos-Calabar Highway Project, Says EIA, Other Due Process Not Followed

Atiku Abubakar has again spoken against the quest by the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration to construct a 700-kilometre Lagos-Calabar coastal highway, alleging that due diligence was not done in awarding the contract.

May 6, 2024

Business·News·Transport

Lagos-Calabar Highway Construction: Telcos Express Concern Over Disruptions Of Cables

Telecommunication companies have raised concerns over potential disruptions to connectivity as construction progresses on the 700km Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway. This development comes on the heels of Multichoice’s announcement of a three-day technical downtime due to the ongoing project. The coastal highway, a

May 6, 2024

Umahi Reveals N18.6trn Road Plan For 4 Years, Seeks Emergency Funding

Business·News