NAIROBI EXPRESSWAY: MORE THAN 11,000 VEHICLES REGISTERED

NAIROBI EXPRESSWAY: MORE THAN 11,000 VEHICLES REGISTERED

More than 11,000 vehicles have already been registered to use the Chinese-built Nairobi Expressway which was opened to the public on a trial basis on Saturday.

Motorists seeking to have a driving experience on the eight-lane elevated dual carriageway trooped to the road early full of excitement.

Transport Minister James

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AFDB PRESIDENT EXPRESS SATISFACTION OVER FUNDS USEAGE FOR POKUASE INTERCHANGE IN GHANA

AFDB PRESIDENT EXPRESS SATISFACTION OVER FUNDS USEAGE FOR POKUASE INTERCHANGE IN GHANA

The President of the African Development Bank, Akinwumi Adesina, has commended the government for putting the Pokuase Interchange money to the benefit of the country.

The US$84 million the bank gave the Government of Ghana was for a Three-Tier interchange, but that same amount was used to construct all four

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GANTA-YEKEPA ROAD PROJECT BRINGING HOPE TO RESIDENTS IN LIBERIA

GANTA-YEKEPA ROAD PROJECT BRINGING HOPE TO RESIDENTS IN LIBERIA

The African Development Bank (AFDB) estimates that of the total of 10,538Km of public roads in Liberia, only a minute portion about 7% (734 Km) are paved.

The Liberian Government has made the construction of roads a top priority and a conduit to achieving the objectives of its development roadmap,

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CONSTRUCTION OF NEW PARLIAMENT BUILDING MAKING PROGRESS IN ZIMBABWE

CONSTRUCTION OF NEW PARLIAMENT BUILDING MAKING PROGRESS IN ZIMBABWE

The temporary hoisting of the Chinese flag at the construction site of the new Parliament Building in Mount Hampden is standard practice in cases of Government-to-Government contractual agreements as the Chinese are funding the construction through a grant.

Once everything is finished and the building is handed over to the

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FIVE KILOMETERE PRAMPRAM COASTAL PROJECT AT 50% COMPLETE IN GHANA

FIVE KILOMETERE PRAMPRAM COASTAL PROJECT AT 50% COMPLETE IN GHANA

Work on the five-kilometer Ningo-Prampram Coastal Protection project is almost 50% complete. According to Osei Sarpong, Project Manager, 24 groynes out of the planned 48 had been constructed so far to reduce, and divert tidal currents which hitherto were destroying property along the coastline.

A groyne is a rigid hydraulic

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CONSTRUCTION OF NEW AIRPORT FREEWAY BEGINS IN NAMIBIA

CONSTRUCTION OF NEW AIRPORT FREEWAY BEGINS IN NAMIBIA

The construction of the new freeway between Windhoek and the Hosea Kutako International Airport is expected to be concluded in 2024.

This is according to Roads Authority CEO Conrad Lutombi, who was speaking at the ground-breaking ceremony for the upgrading to dual carriageway standards of the road on Monday.

This

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LAGOS STATE GOVT. DEMOLISHED PARTIALLY COLLAPSED THREE STOREY BUILDING

LAGOS STATE GOVT. DEMOLISHED PARTIALLY COLLAPSED THREE STOREY BUILDING

The Lagos State government said it demolished a partially collapsed three-story building along Chris Ngadi Avenue, Ago Palace Way, Okota, on Saturday morning.

A statement by Mukaila Sanusi, spokesman for the Lagos State Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development, on Sunday, said the Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA)

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NAMIBIA CONSTRUCTION NIGTHMARE: WHY THE MASSIVE DECLINE?

NAMIBIA CONSTRUCTION NIGTHMARE: WHY THE MASSIVE DECLINE?

For the past three years, Namibia construction sector has witness a rapid decline in the sector. This is as a result of project not completed on time and the banks having difficulty to extend credit which has seriously affected the sector.

The construction sector has been a major driver of

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RUSSIA TO DEVELOP A NUCLEAR POWER PLANT IN RWANDA

RUSSIA TO DEVELOP A NUCLEAR POWER PLANT IN RWANDA

Russia takes a practical step by building a nuclear power plant for Rwanda.

After the Russia-Africa Summit in Sochi, Russia and Rwanda finalized on a deal to promote the use of nuclear energy in Rwanda. The deal was first initiated in December 2018, but was concluded after the summit. The …

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CONSTRUCTION OF THE CAMEROON-NIGERIA ROAD TO COMMENCE SOON.

CONSTRUCTION OF THE CAMEROON-NIGERIA ROAD TO COMMENCE SOON.

Cameroon signs US $20 million loan form African Development Bank (AfDB) for the construction of the Cameroon-Nigeria road.

This project is in line with the government’s vision to build a harmonized and efficient road network in the country as well as linking other neighboring countries. This vision is aimed at …

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AFRICA’s LARGEST METRO STATION

AFRICA’s LARGEST METRO STATION

Egypt’s National Authority for Tunnels (NAT) has launched Africa’s largest metro station in Cairo.

The middle East’s largest metro station Heliopolis station was constructed to better facilitate Egypt’s fastest means of transportation. The Egyptian Transportation Minister Kamel al-Wazir  during the launching ceremony said the facility was built on 10,000 square …

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CONSTRUCTION OF ETHIOPIA’S GERD CONTINUES

CONSTRUCTION OF ETHIOPIA’S GERD CONTINUES

Construction of the Great Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) will continue because of it’s economical benefits.

The decision was made by the Prime Minister in response to the query from the members of the House of People Representative (HPR).

 “Nobody can stop the completion of the flagship project, Ethiopia will continue

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GHANA KICKS-OFF THE OBETSEBI-LAMPTEY INTERCHANGE PROJECT.

GHANA KICKS-OFF THE OBETSEBI-LAMPTEY INTERCHANGE PROJECT.

President Akufo-Addo commissions the construction of the Obetsebi-Lamptey interchange project Accra.

The Obetsebi-Lamptey interchange project came to be as a result of the usual heavy traffic congestion on the corridor that links Kaneshie, Graphic Road, Nkrumah Circle and Mamprobi at the Obetsebi-Lamptey circle.

The first phase of the project will …

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NIGERIA PLEDGES US $1.61bn FOR 24 HOURS POWER SUPPLY.

NIGERIA PLEDGES US $1.61bn FOR 24 HOURS POWER SUPPLY.

The Federal Government  in conjunction with some International donors has set aside US$1.6bn to ensure 24 hours power supply in Nigeria.

The Managing Director of the Transmission Company of Nigeria Alahji Usman Gur; at the Kumbosto Power substation in Kano revealed that the Federal Government of Nigeria has embarked on …

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KENYA SCOUTS FOR INTERNATIONAL LENDERS TO SPONSOR WORLD’S MOST EXPENSIVE FOOTBRIDGE.

KENYA SCOUTS FOR INTERNATIONAL LENDERS TO SPONSOR WORLD’S MOST EXPENSIVE FOOTBRIDGE.

Kenya is seeking for US $42 million to finance what is to be the world’s most expensive footbridge.

The footbridge will be constructed on Nairobi-Mombasa highway is four times more expensive than the recent one on Thika highway, each steel bridge will cost US $8 million.

The full details for …

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KENYA BEGINS THE SECOND PHASE OF THE RAILWAY PROJECT

KENYA BEGINS THE SECOND PHASE OF THE RAILWAY PROJECT

President Uhuru Kenyatta paves the way for the second phase of the railway project.

The railway second phase will cost US $ 1.5 billion and will extend from Nairobi to Rift Valley town of Naivasha. The project so far has been funded and built by a Chinese company and has …

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US $3.9bn FOR CONSTRUCTION OF ABUJA-ITAKPE RAILWAY.

US $3.9bn FOR CONSTRUCTION OF ABUJA-ITAKPE RAILWAY.

Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi signs a US $3.9bn deal with China Railway Construction Corporation (CRCC) for construction of Abuja-Itakpe railway.

The public private partnership will consist of 15% Nigerian equity, 10% CRCC equity and 75% borrowed  SPV from the Chinese Bank.

“The signing ceremony that we had today is

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CONSTRUCTION OF THE NEW GHANA ARMY HEADQUATERS

CONSTRUCTION OF THE NEW GHANA ARMY HEADQUATERS

The Vice President Dr Mahamadu Bawumia pioneered the ceremony for the construction of the new Ghana  Army Headquarters Complex at Burma Camp.

The new camp will accommodate the whole staff of the Ghana army force as well as offices to serve for administrative purposes. The complex will contain 37 offices, …

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LIBERIA’s NATIONAL HOUSING AUTHORITY PRESS FORWARD TO COMPLETE 60,000 HOUSING UNITS FOR LOW INCOME EARNERS

LIBERIA’s NATIONAL HOUSING AUTHORITY PRESS FORWARD TO COMPLETE 60,000 HOUSING UNITS FOR LOW INCOME EARNERS

The National Housing Authority plans to provide houses to low income earners at affordable prices.

The Managing Director to the National Housing Authority Madam Celia Coffey Brown revealed this at the Monrovia city hall during the 7th Program Steering Committee of Cities Alliance. According to her, 300 units has …

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NIGERIA GOVERNMENT APPROVES CONSTRUCTION OF NEW UNIVERSITY BUILDING

NIGERIA GOVERNMENT APPROVES CONSTRUCTION OF NEW UNIVERSITY BUILDING

FEC approve construction of new facility of art building at Adamawa State University.

Nigeria Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approve the construction of a new university building. The new building facility will be at Adamawa State University, Mubi town in the state.

The approval was announced by Minister of Education, …

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