[Egypt Online] Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouli said a national project for developing governorates' capitals and major cities will encompass setting up 500,000 housing units as part of President Abdel Fattah El Sisi's "Housing for All Egyptians" Initiative.
[East African] Nigeria is raising its ante for an Africa-Europe gas pipeline which, once completed could bridge the energy gap between the sources and consumers between the two continents.
[This Day] The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved $11.174 billion for the construction of a standard-gauge coastal railway from Lagos to Calabar. FEC also approved the award of two contracts to the tune of N6.2 billion and N2.31 billion, respectively, for the construction of two power substations in Jigawa and Akwa Ibom states.
[This Day] The Ogun State Government has ordered the contractor handling the Mowe-Ofada road reconstruction in Obafemi-Owode Local Government Area of the state back to site.
[Monitor] During the lockdown, people tend to have constructive ideas since they are not working. Some embark on construction but this can be riddled with challenges such as cost overrun, a common occurrence in construction. Ultimately, we all want the best finish and, therefore, many are forced to incur the extra unplanned costs.
[Daily Trust] The Gombe State Executive Council on Wednesday approved the sum of N5 billion loan for the construction of 1000 low-income housing units in the state.
[Namibian] HILENI NEMBWAYA
[Nation] A court dispute between two business partners over the management of a Sh270 million commercial building in Eastleigh, Nairobi, has been referred to the Judiciary's mediation unit.
[New Dawn] Big boost for residents of PHP Community in central Monrovia, as the Government of Liberia this week breaks ground for the construction of a modern recreational center there.
[New Republic] President George Weah is expected to break ground this Thursday for a modern recreational center in the PHP Community.