May 30, 2024
Nigeria: Eight Rescued As Search for Survivors Continues in Lagos Building Collapse
The Lagos State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotosho, confirmed that eight people have so far been rescued by the LASEMA team. Read more »
Nigeria: After Premium Times' Report, Contractors Return to Complete Abandoned Road Project in Ekiti
The report had captured the suffering of residents, majorly farmers, in the interconnected agrarian communities. Read more »
May 28, 2024
Nigeria: Nigeria Recorded 41 Building Collapses in 17 Months, Institute Says
"This means that Nigeria recorded more than two building collapse monthly. This is a worrisome trend that needs to be reversed." Read more »
May 26, 2024
Nigeria: One Dead, Five Rescued As Mosque Collapses in Lagos
The mosque on Yusuf Street, off Ladipo Road, Papa Ajao, collapsed while prayer was ongoing. Read more »
May 06, 2024
Nigeria: A Coastal Highway of Misplaced Priority and Due Process Abuse
Premium Times believes that at a time in which the economy is bleeding profusely, there must be better areas to plough our little resources into. Read more »
March 27, 2024
Nigeria: Terrorists Kill Zamfara Community Guard Commander, Kidnap 14 Road Construction Workers
The Governor of Zamfara State, Dauda Lawal, in a Facebook post condoled with the families of the deceased persons and residents of Tsafe Local Government Area. Read more »
March 13, 2024
Nigeria: Cement Price - Nigerian Lawmakers Summon Dangote, BUA, Others
The manufacturers are to appear before the entire House to brief the lawmakers on the 'arbitrary increase in cement price." Read more »
February 27, 2024
Nigeria: Five Killed, 26 Rescued in Anambra Building Collapse
The building, which was still under construction, collapsed on Monday evening. Read more »
February 22, 2024
Nigeria: Wike Flags Off Construction of Another Abuja Road
Mr Wike also pledged to rehabilitate the Gwagwa-Karimo-Deidei road to ease traffic congestion. Read more »
Nigeria: Senate to Probe High Cement Prices
The Senate said the current price of cement is unbearable to Nigerians considering the high cost of living that Nigerians are already grappling with. Read more »
February 20, 2024
Nigeria: Millions Budgeted for Office Construction in Boko Haram-Controlled Forest
From their enclave, the terrorists have staged violent attacks against civilians and security personnel including local vigilantes trying to subdue their reign. Read more »
January 07, 2024
Nigeria: Governor Lawal Flags Off Distribution of Vital Inputs to Zamfara-West Farmers, Construction of Tsangaya School
The programme in Gummi LGA aims to provide essential input support and services to the Zamfara-west senatorial district farmers. Read more »
January 03, 2024
Nigeria: After Premium Times' Report, Contractors Return to Complete Abandoned Road Project
Following the story, the two contractors, Rubila Nigeria Limited and Archad Project Limited, returned to the site and commenced grading and laying asphalt on the road. Read more »
December 01, 2023
Nigeria: Drama As Reps, Engineers Bicker Over Concrete Technology for Road Construction
The Nigerian Society of Engineers said the House lacked the power to investigate the issue. Read more »
November 22, 2023
Nigeria: Cost of VP's New Residence Doubles As Wike Reawards Construction Contract
The contract, which was initially awarded to Julius Berger in 2010 for N7 billion, was not executed as planned owing to lack of funds. Read more »
November 14, 2023
Nigeria: Tinubu Moves to Increase Welfare Package, Construction of Houses for Judges
President Tinubu, who said the Nigeria judiciary has evolved, called on judicial officers to live above board at all times. Read more »
October 08, 2023
Nigeria: Building Collapse - Investigate Reinstatement of Building Control Boss, Others
Following their dismissal after the building collapse incident that claimed 34 lives, the officials have been reinstated, the group said. Read more »
September 18, 2023
Nigeria: One Hospitalised As Buildings Collapse in Lagos
The buildings collapsed as a result of ageing and poor maintenance on the part of the owners, officials say. Read more »
August 30, 2023
Nigeria: Abuja Airport - Fcta to Pay N825.8m Compensation for Construction of 2nd Runway - Wike
Mr Wike said that the amount would be paid through the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA) for compensation and resettlement of the people of the community affected by the… Read more »
August 29, 2023
Nigeria: FG Announces Payment for Community Affected By Airport Runway Construction
"As we leave here, the Federal Capital Territory, through the FCDA, will release the money approved for compensation and resettlement of those who are there," an official said. Read more »
July 25, 2023
Nigeria: Construction of Ondo Oil and Gas Park to Start Soon, NCDMB Assures Govt, Investors
Located at Ilaje, Ilaje Local Government Area of the State, the facility is one of six being built in different parts of the country under NCDMB's Nigerian Oil and Gas Park Scheme… Read more »
Nigeria: Flooding - Senator Criticises Govt for 'Diverting' N11bn Allocated for Construction of Highway
The senator warned that if the government failed to construct the highway, floods will continue to ravage the areas along the road. Read more »
June 30, 2023
Nigeria: Building Collapses in Port Harcourt
The Rivers State Government is investigating the incident, says an official. Read more »
June 24, 2023
Nigeria: South Africa Seeks Collaboration With Nigeria On PPPs for Infrastructure Development
Mr Mseleku said that although both Nigeria and South Africa were learning from each other in implementing PPPs, there was a need for both nations to rekindle their collaboration… Read more »
May 19, 2023
Nigeria: Nigeria Commences Construction of Vaccine Hub
The minister said each of the hubs was centralised to serve two geopolitical locations. Read more »