HOW LAGOS THIRD MAINLAND BRIDGE STILL NEEDS MORE WORK DESPITE SPENDING N7BILLION

HOW LAGOS THIRD MAINLAND BRIDGE STILL NEEDS MORE WORK DESPITE SPENDING N7BILLION

The Lagos Third Mainland Bridge, one of the most important infrastructure facilities in Nigeria’s commercial capital, has gulped billions of naira in an attempt to maintain its structural integrity and make it safe for the millions of road users in the state.

The bridge, which spans 11.8 km, is the

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HOW ACCESS TO CLEAN WATER IS STILL A MAJOR CHALLENGE IN UGANDA

HOW ACCESS TO CLEAN WATER IS STILL A MAJOR CHALLENGE IN UGANDA

Access to clean water remains a significant concern in Uganda, despite an increase in improved drinking water sources.

The Uganda demographic health survey (UDHS) report 2022 reveals that only 42% of these improved sources are free from E. coli contamination, raising concerns about public health risks.

The report highlights regional

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EGYPT PRESIDENT ACCESS REHABILITATION PROGRESS ON NATION INFRASTRUCTURE

EGYPT PRESIDENT ACCESS REHABILITATION PROGRESS ON NATION INFRASTRUCTURE

President Abdel Fattah El Sisi asserted that significant efforts have been made to rehabilitate the infrastructure, enabling the state to move towards better horizons in every aspect.

He added that “among the systems we have intensified our efforts in is the human element, the workforce within the system. This is

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ROAD TRAFFIC AFFECT RESIDENT AFTER BRIDGE COLLAPSED IN ANGOLA

ROAD TRAFFIC AFFECT RESIDENT AFTER BRIDGE COLLAPSED IN ANGOLA

Road traffic between the municipalities of Caimbambo and Cubal, in the province of Benguela, is temporarily interrupted, due to the partial collapse of the bridge over the Halo River.

The bridge, with two lanes, measures 124 meters long, ten meters wide and supports over 50 tons of weight.

Speaking to

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HAZELMERE DAM PROJECT COMPLETED IN SOUTH AFRICA

HAZELMERE DAM PROJECT COMPLETED IN SOUTH AFRICA

The raising of the Hazelmere Dam project was successfully completed at a cost of R820 million, increasing the storage capacity of the dam, said Minister in The Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni.

It increased from 23.9 million m3 to 43.6 million m3, which is an increase of 83% for the KwaZulu-Natal dam.

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NIGERIA FEC APPROVED N757BILLION FOR DUALISATION OF 489KM OBAJANA-BENIN ROAD PROJECT

NIGERIA FEC APPROVED N757BILLION FOR DUALISATION OF 489KM OBAJANA-BENIN ROAD PROJECT

The Federal Executive Council, FEC, on Wednesday approved N757 billion as augmentation for the dualisation of the 489km Obajana-Benin Road.

This is as the government has explained that the rising cost of production is responsible for the recent cement price hike, and not its concrete road policy.

These among others

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ROAD CONSTRUCTION AT MOUNT HAMPDEN AREA AT ADVANCED STAGE IN ZIMBABWE

ROAD CONSTRUCTION AT MOUNT HAMPDEN AREA AT ADVANCED STAGE IN ZIMBABWE

Construction of access roads in the Mount Hampden area, including the new 6km boulevard that stretches from Bindura Road to the New Parliament Building, is now at an advanced stage with the contractor having opened detours.

A local contractor, Bitumen World, which is conducting the works, is on site, constructing

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HOW LACK OF INFRASTRUCTURE IS AFFECTING THE PEOPLE OF WESTERN OROMIA IN ETHIOPIA

HOW LACK OF INFRASTRUCTURE IS AFFECTING THE PEOPLE OF WESTERN OROMIA IN ETHIOPIA

In the heart of Western Oromia, a relentless battle has been unfolding for years, plunging the region into a maelstrom of chaos and uncertainty.

The clash between government forces and rebel factions, including the Oromo Liberation Army (OLA) and the non-state militia, Fano, from the neighboring Amhara region, has transformed

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HOW OVER 100 LAWSUIT PREVENT THE RECONSTRUCTION OF 18.1KM OFANKOR-NSAWAM ROAD IN GHANA

HOW OVER 100 LAWSUIT PREVENT THE RECONSTRUCTION OF 18.1KM OFANKOR-NSAWAM ROAD IN GHANA

More than 100 lawsuits, ranging from human rights cases to ownership of portions of the road earmarked for the reconstruction of the 18.1 km Ofan­kor-Nsawam dual carriage­way project, are hindering the completion of work on schedule. 

With some of the cases dating back to 2022, the Chief Resident Engineer, Kwabena

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AOI TO SET UP FOUR WASTE RECYCLING FACILITIES IN EGYPT

AOI TO SET UP FOUR WASTE RECYCLING FACILITIES IN EGYPT

The Arab Organization for Industrialization (AOI) has inked a deal to set up four waste recycling facilities, a move backed by a €38.8m investment from the European Bank. These plants are part of a broader initiative to enhance the water quality of the Kitchener Drain.

Ismail Sayed, Chair of the

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HEWATELE SECURED US$20M FUND FOR CONSTRUCTION OF OXYGEN-PLANT BUILDING IN KENYA

HEWATELE SECURED US$20M FUND FOR CONSTRUCTION OF OXYGEN-PLANT BUILDING IN KENYA

Hewatele, a Kenyan medical oxygen producer, has secured a $20 million (approximately Sh2.9 billion) funding package from various organizations, including the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC), Finnfund, Soros Economic Development Fund (SEDF), UBS Optimus Foundation, and Grand Challenges Canada.

This funding will be utilized to build a modern cryogenic

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HOW SENEGAMBIA BRIDGE GENERATE BILLIONS OF GAMBIA FUNDS

HOW SENEGAMBIA BRIDGE GENERATE BILLIONS OF GAMBIA FUNDS

The minister for Finance and Economic Affairs, Seedy Keita, has informed lawmakers that the total revenue generated from the SeneGambia Bridge between 2021 and 2023 stands at D1.09 billion.

Responding to questions from deputies yesterday at the Assembly, Minister Keita added that the amount represents a collection of D285 million

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HOW ZIMBABWE CEMENT PRODUCTION HAS RETURNED TO NORMAL LEVEL AFTER SCARCITY

HOW ZIMBABWE CEMENT PRODUCTION HAS RETURNED TO NORMAL LEVEL AFTER SCARCITY

Zimbabwe’s cement production has returned to levels where major manufacturers are producing more than needed to satisfy national demand, so import licences are no longer being issued.

In October last year, when local supply fell below what was expected, there were shortages and Government had permitted the temporary import of

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MATERNITY COMPLEX CONSTRUCTION FAILS TO KICK-OFF AFTER SIX MONTHS LAUNCHED IN UGANDA

MATERNITY COMPLEX CONSTRUCTION FAILS TO KICK-OFF AFTER SIX MONTHS LAUNCHED IN UGANDA

Six months after construction launch, the land meant to accommodate a Shs33 billion maternity and pediatric complex lies vacant as Hoima regional hospital continues to grapple with facility shortage.

Leaders in Hoima are concerned over the delayed start of the construction of the four-story maternity and pediatric complex.

With the

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WEST POKOT CEMENT PLANT SET TO BE INAUGURATED IN KENYA

WEST POKOT CEMENT PLANT SET TO BE INAUGURATED IN KENYA

Simba Cement, part of businessman Narendra Raval’s business domain, is poised to inaugurate its West Pokot facility later this month, injecting an additional 2.5 million tonnes of clinker, a crucial raw material in cement production, into the nation.

Immediate commencement of production is on the horizon, intensifying competition within the

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WHY MUD IS MAKING WAVES AS A PATH TO LOW-CARBON CONSTRUCTION

WHY MUD IS MAKING WAVES AS A PATH TO LOW-CARBON CONSTRUCTION

The use of building materials such as cement and steel create a massive carbon footprint, and the industry overall is responsible for almost 40 per cent of global CO2 emissions, mainly in terms of production and transport. Now, two women architects in India think they might have a new, perhaps

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LAGOS STATE GOVT. ANNOUNCED 36HOURS TRAFFIC DIVERSION ON THIRD MAINLAND BRIDGE

LAGOS STATE GOVT. ANNOUNCED 36HOURS TRAFFIC DIVERSION ON THIRD MAINLAND BRIDGE

The Lagos State Government has announced a 36-hour traffic diversion on the Island-Iyana Oworo bound lane starting from midnight on Wednesday, the 6th of March 2024, until midday on Thursday, the 7th of March 2024.  

This announcement was disseminated through a post on the official X social media account of

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