Infrastructure
8 LAS News stories tagged “Infrastructure”, newest first. Every story links its sources.
Four new transmission substations commissioned in Kano, adding 544MW to the power grid
The Federal Ministry of Power and the Transmission Company of Nigeria have commissioned four substations in Kano State, increasing transmission capacity by 544 megawatts to support industrial, commercial and residential users.
LAS News Desk · 23 Oct 2026, 00:15 WAT · 3 sources
PANDEF urges federal government to restore original Lagos‑Calabar coastal highway plan
The youth wing of the Pan Niger Delta Forum demanded on Tuesday that the Lagos‑Calabar Coastal Highway be returned to its initial coastal alignment, condemning the federal government's decision to divert the route inland via the East‑West Road.
LAS News Desk · 21 Oct 2026, 13:15 WAT · 2 sources
Sokoto State Council greenlights over N21bn for roads, boreholes and hospital upgrades
The Sokoto State Executive Council approved projects totalling more than N21 billion, covering new and upgraded roads, solar‑powered boreholes and extensive hospital renovations, as announced by Governor Ahmed Aliyu and media director Abubakar Bawa.
LAS News Desk · 17 Oct 2026, 19:43 WAT · 2 sources
Diri and Duke clash over feasibility of Lagos‑Calabar Coastal Highway
Bayelsa Governor Douye Diri has rebuffed former Cross River Governor Donald Duke’s criticism of the 750‑km Lagos‑Calabar Coastal Highway, arguing the project is feasible and vital for regional development, while Duke cites engineering challenges and cost concerns.
LAS News Desk · 16 Oct 2026, 08:45 WAT · 2 sources
New Yalu River Bridge opens after 12‑year delay, boosting China‑North Korea trade
The four‑lane New Yalu River Bridge linking Dandong and Sinuiju was formally opened on 15 October 2026, after remaining unused for a decade. The crossing is expected to ease freight traffic and support a revival of trade between the two neighbours.
Photo: Caitriana Nicholson from 北京 ~ Beijing, 中国 ~ China / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
LAS News Desk · 16 Oct 2026, 04:16 WAT · 5 sources
Lagos to divert traffic on Independence Bridge during three‑day asphalt repairs
The Lagos State Government has announced a three‑day traffic diversion on Independence Bridge as the Federal Ministry of Works carries out urgent asphalt resurfacing from 16 to 18 October 2026, with partial lane closures and LASTMA traffic management.
LAS News Desk · 15 Oct 2026, 21:45 WAT · 4 sources
First Niger Bridge Reopens After 38‑Day Closure for Emergency Repairs
The federal government reopened the First Niger Bridge linking Onitsha and Asaba on 15 October 2026 after a 38‑day closure for emergency rehabilitation, following vandalised structural components and persistent rainfall delays.
LAS News Desk · 15 Oct 2026, 21:15 WAT · 3 sources
