Nigeria: 11km Completed On Section 1 of Abuja-Kaduna Highway – Umahi
[Daily Trust] The Minister of Works, Sen. David Umahi, has stated that 11 kilometers on Section 1 of the Abuja-Kaduna highway has been laid with concrete.
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Nigeria: FG Declares State of Emergency On Suleja-Minna Road Construction
[Premium Times] The Minister of Works, David Umahi, made this known on Saturday during an inspection of the road. The federal government has declared a state of emergency on the construction of the Suleja-Minna road.
Ethiopia: Construction Sector Needs Urgent Tech Shift – Moui
[Ethiopian Herald] - The Ministry of Urban and Infrastructure (MoUI) has called for the urgent integration of technology and research into Ethiopia's construction sector to tackle persistent challenges and unlock the industry's full economic potential.
Rwanda: Rwanda’s China-Financed Nyabarongo II Dam Halfway Done – Officials
[New Times] Nyabarongo II Hydropower Plant, Rwanda's newest hydroelectric project, has reached 50 percent completion, with further progress expected before the end of the year, according to officials from the Energy Development Corporation Limited (EDCL).
Rwanda: Kigali Targets 100km of Neighbourhood Roads By 2029
[New Times] The City of Kigali plans to construct 100 kilometres of paved neighbourhood roads by 2029 in a move intended to improve the movement of people within the urban area, Mayor Samuel Dusengiyumva has said.
Nigeria: Is Bamboo New Alternative to High Cost of Cement?
[Daily Trust] The high cost of cement is gradually igniting conversations about viable alternatives for builders and developers in the construction sector
Kenya: CS Tuya Launches Construction of a Ferry in Kisumu
[Capital FM] Kisumu -- The Kenya Shipyards Limited (KSL) has launched the construction of a 29.05-metre shallow draught ferry for the Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) in Kisumu.
Nigeria: Govt Inaugurates Task Team to Tackle Building Collapse
[Daily Trust] The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc. Ahmed Dangiwa, on Wednesday inaugurated an expanded Ministerial Task Team on Building Collapse, saying the rising cases across Nigeria have become a national concern.
Ghana: GSA Launches New Construction Guidebook
[Ghanaian Times] The Director General of the Ghana Standards Authority (GSA), Prof. Alex Dodoo, has warned that poor technical knowledge and the use of substandard materials in informal construction pose a major threat to public safety.
Nigeria: Large Vessel Arrives Lagos Port With Construction Materials, Others
[Daily Trust] Ports & Cargo Handling Services Limited, a subsidiary of SIFAX Group, has recorded a historic milestone with the arrival of IPSARION, the largest general cargo vessel ever handled at its terminal at the Tin Can Island Port, Lagos.
