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BENEFITS OF 700KM LAGOS - CALABAR COASTAL HIGHWAY PROJECT 🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬

The ongoing 700km Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project in Nigeria is a significant endeavor. This Trunk A road project is designed to have 5 lanes in some areas, with provisions for a railway line in the middle.

It is being constructed using Rigid Pavement Technology (Cement Technology) with iron mast reinforcement, ensuring a lifespan of at least 40 years once completed. Nigeria's efforts to rebuild infrastructure are aimed at sparking new economic growth.

When completed, the 700km long coastal highway will also enter the world record books among iconic coastal routes like the Wild Atlantic Highway in Ireland and the Pacific Coastal Highway in the United States.

The first phase of the new 700km highway that will run through the nine coastal states is the 47.47km section beginning from Ahmadu Bello Way, Victoria Island in Lagos, the coastal road will pass through Lekki deep seaport, Ogun, Ondo, Delta, Bayelsa, Cross River and Akwa-Ibom states. At a recent press briefing, minister of works, Senator David Umahi, said the coastal road would have two spurs that will link up with Northern Nigeria to further integrate the north and south in terms of movement of people, goods and services.

Economic analysts have revealed that the completion of the first phase of the project alone could increase the size of Lagos State economy by 50% because of the connection to Lekki Deep Seaport and the Lekki economic corridor where Dangote Refinery and Petrochemical Complex is situated alongside other multinational industries.

One of the fascinating and interesting features of the coastal road is how it will compress the distance between Lagos and Ondo state. For instance, the distance from Ibeju-Lekki in Lagos to Araromi in Ondo state is about 50 kilometres along the coast. This distance translates to about an hour’s journey. From Araromi to Ore, a major connecting hub in Ondo state is about another 50 kilometres, whereas the existing route from Ibeju-Lekki to Ore currently in use by motorists is 150 kilometres.

ENIOLA ALUKO BECOMES THE FIRST BLACK FEMALE FOOTBALL CLUB OWNER IN ITALY

Eniola Aluko🇳🇬 becomes the first black female football club owner in Italy🇮🇹.. She's now the new owner of Fc Como🔵🇮🇹 women's team in Italy 🇮🇹. Eniola Aluko was ex Chelsea🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 ladies and Juventus⚪🇮🇹 player..She was also ex supporting director of Angel🇺🇸 and Aston Villa🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿..

Congratulations to her on this great feat!

WHO IS BASSIROU DIOMAYE FAYE?

Here are ten important things to know about Diomaye Faye:

1. Senegalese origin: Diomaye Faye was born in Senegal, a West African country rich in culture and history.

2. Prolific Writer: He is a prolific writer, having written several literary works that have been widely appreciated.

3. Cultural Engagement: Faye is very committed to promoting African culture, especially through literature.

4. Recurring topics: His writings often explore themes such as identity, tradition, modernity, and social change in Africa.

5. International recognition: Received international recognition for his literary work and cultural commitment.

6. Literary Awards: Faye may have won literary awards for his work, highlighting his talent and impact in the field of literature.

7. Influence on Youth: As a respected figure, he likely has a significant influence on African youth, encouraging them to be interested in literature and their own culture.

8. Social Activism: In addition to his literary work, he was also active in social causes and change movements in Africa.

9. Education: He attended Lycée Demba Diop in Mbour, where he graduated in 2000. Faye went on to obtain a master's degree in law from University Cheikh Anta Diop of Dakar. He then attended the National School of Administration of Senegal, also in Dakar, where he trained to be a tax inspector.

10. Cultural Heritage: His work contributes to preserving and promoting Africa's cultural heritage, making it accessible to a wider audience through his writings.

Bassirou Diomaye Faye, 44 years old has just been elected and sworn in as the fifth president of Senegal and becomes the youngest President of Senegal.

We hope he is committed to putting in the footsteps of Pan-Africanists committed to the just cause of Africa and all African countries respectively.



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BREAKING NEWS: 287 ABDUCTED KADUNA SCHOOL CHILDREN REGAIN FREEDOM

Big thanks to Mr President, NSA and Nigerian Army!

HONOR WELL DESERVED - MAN OF THE MATCH

"This is a game I’m born to play. A night to remember!!! I felt every bit of it!! Brick by brick and dreams are coming true. No love lost at all. I still love South Africa as much as their fans loves me. My name is Stanley Bobo!

💥BREAKING

Good News From PH Refinery, Sub Station 1 Of PH Refinery Has Been Energized.

DAVIDO AND CHIOMA WELCOME TWINS! 💃🏽

It's official!

Congratulations are in order for 001 and 002 on the arrival of their babies. 🎊🎊🍾

Wishing them more blessings!

How happy are you for Davido and Chioma?

CBN HAS LIFTED RESTRICTIONS ON THE FOLLOWING 43 ITEMS :

1. Rice
2. Cement
3. Margarine
4. Palm kernel
5. Palm oil products
6. Vegetable oils
7. Meat and processed meat products
8. Vegetables and processed vegetable products
9. Poultry and processed poultry products
10. Tinned fish in sauce (Geisha)/sardine
11. Cold rolled steel sheets
12. Galvanized steel sheets
13. Roofing sheets
14. Wheelbarrows
15. Head pans
16. Metal boxes and containers
17. Enamelware
18. Steel drums
19. Steel pipes
20. Wire rods (deformed and not deformed)
21. Iron rods
22. Reinforcing bars
23. Wire mesh
24. Steel nails
25. Security and razor fencing and poles
26. Wood particle boards and panels
27. Wood fiberboards and panels
28. Plywood boards and panels
29. Wooden doors
30. Toothpicks
31. Glass and glassware
32. Kitchen utensils
33. Tableware
34. Tiles-vitrified and ceramic
35. Gas cylinders
36. Woven fabrics
37. Clothes
38. Plastic and rubber products
39. Polypropylene granules
40. Cellophane wrappers and bags
41. Soap and cosmetics
42. Tomatoes/tomato pastes
43. Eurobond/foreign currency bond/ share purchases

The Central Bank of Nigeria has recently announced that the goods restricted for foreign exchange in the circular (TED/FEM/FPC/GEN/01/010) dated June 23, 2015, and its addendum, are now allowed to purchase Foreign Exchange in the Nigerian FX market.

This announcement was made in the CBN’s press release published Thursday, 12th October 2023 as an intervention to ensure stability in the FX market with commitments to accelerate efforts to clear backlogs.

More information to come as it becomes available.

Is this a good news or otherwise?

BREAKING: BUA Cement officially Reduces Price of Cement to N3,500 Per Bag.

BREAKING: BUA CEMENT FORCE DANGOTE TO DROP ITS RIDICULOUS CEMENT PRICE

Unbelievable: Dangote crashes Cement Price from 5500 to 2700

Aliko Dangote has announced the new price of Cement crash by 50%, from October 1st, from N5500 to #2700.

Recall that BUA Cement announced a reduction of its price to 3500 recently. Dangote Cement has no choice than to follow suit. Thereby crashing its price by 50% reduction.

Must we be exploiting ourselves in the name of profit making as a nation?

What has changed?

BUA CEMENT TO CRASH PRICE FROM 5500 TO 3500

BUA Cement Plc, under the leadership of Chairman Abdul Samad Rabiu, has unveiled ambitious plans to reduce the price of cement in Nigeria from the current N5,500 to a more affordable range of N3,000 to N3,500 per bag. This announcement came following a meeting between Rabiu and President Bola Tinubu at the State House in Abuja on September 15, 2023.

Rabiu explained that BUA Cement is set to inaugurate two new plants by the end of the year, which will be commissioned by President Bola Tinubu himself. These additions will increase BUA Cement's total production capacity to an impressive 17 million metric tons.

The move to lower cement prices aligns with BUA Cement's commitment to supporting the Federal Government's efforts to reduce the cost of essential commodities in the country. The company's aim is to bring the price of cement down to approximately N3,500 per bag with the production boost from these new plants.

Rabiu expressed gratitude for the meeting with President Tinubu and emphasized the importance of local production, as a significant portion of the raw materials used for cement production in Nigeria, such as limestone and gypsum, are sourced domestically. This local production advantage enables BUA Cement to contribute to the government's goal of making essential commodities more affordable for the Nigerian population.

WHO IS THE NEW CBN GOVERNOR?

Things you need to know about the new CBN governor.

1. Olayemi Cardoso, a Lagosian, grew up in Lagos and attended Corona School Ikoyi and St. Gregory’s College all in Lagos for his primary and secondary education, respectively.

2. His father, Felix Bankole Cardoso, was the first indigenous Accountant-General of the Federation of Nigeria in 1963; and, the first indigenous Vice Chairman and Managing Director of Barclays Bank of Nigeria shortly after joining the bank in 1972. Under his leadership, Barclays successfully transformed into Union Bank of Nigeria, a wholly-owned Nigerian entity

3. He completed his undergraduate studies upon obtaining a Bachelor’s degree in Managerial and Administrative Studies from Aston University in 1980.

4. He later furthered his education at the Harvard Kennedy School of Government, earning a Master’s degree in Public Administration in 2005 as a Mason Fellow.

5. In recognition of his outstanding achievements in the private and public sectors, Cardoso was granted a Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) (honoris causa) by Aston University in 2017. He is also esteemed as a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers.

6. Olayemi Michael Cardoso is a Nigerian banker, chartered stockbroker and public policy expert.

7. He has served for over four decades in the public, private and development sectors as a leader and innovator.

8. Among his most impactful roles are: Commissioner in the Lagos State Ministry of Economic Planning and Budget; Chairman of the board of the African Venture Philanthropy Alliance and, most recently, Chairman of Citibank Nigeria Ltd for 12 years, until his resignation in 2022.

9. Cardoso is a dedicated family man. He is married with five children and three grandchildren. His parents were descendants of Brazilian returnees and came from prominent families from Popo Aguda.

AFRICA COUP FEVER

"Fear of Coup": Rwanda President, Paul Kagame, Retires 12 Generals, 1013 Other Military Officers Amid Coups In Africa

Kagame has been president of Rwanda since 2000.

BREAKING: WIKE RESOLVES AGE LONG COMMUNITY DISPUTE STOPPING CONSTRUCTION OF ABUJA AIRPORT SECOND RUNWAY

Following the intervention of the Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike, the protest of Jiwa Community which stopped commencement of work on the Abuja Airport second runway has been resolved amicably.

Announcing the terms of resolution in a meeting with the Hon Minster of Aviation, Barr Festus Keyamo, Hon Minister of State for the FCT, Mariya Mahmoud, the Sarki of Jiwa and representatives of the community, Barr Wike disclosed that in addition to employment opportunities, a road, and a healthcare facility, the sum of N825 million would be paid to affected members of the community for their relocation and compensation.

The contract for the building of the second runway was approved in March 2022 with a one year completion schedule but was unable to commence due to the disagreement of the community.

With this resolution, the contractors are expected to immediately mobilise to site and commence work.

BREAKING NEWS:

A Disciplinary Tribunal panel cleared reigning 100mH world champion Tobi Amusan of a Whereabouts Failures suspension.

PRESIDENT TINUBU APPOINTED A 400 LEVEL STUDENT TO HIS TAX REFORM TEAM

President Bola Tinubu has appointed Miss Orire Agbaje, a 400 level Economics student of the University of Ibadan who is the President of the Nigerian Universities Tax Club as a member of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms.

Don't be surprised. All you need is to develop yourself, you will be noticed and identified!

ONDO STATE GOVERNMENT PROPOSED THE CREATION OF 33 NEW LOCAL COUNCIL DEVELOPMENT AREAS IN THE STATE

The state with existing 18 statutory local council areas will increase to 51 if the proposal gets the nod of the state legislature.

Will this decentralization bring about the grassroots development agenda of the government?

TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS AND MORE TO HONEST HOTEL WORKER

Davido promises to gift $10k to the hotel staff who returned $70k to a customer in Lagos

WE ARE NIGERIANS AND WE ARE GOOD PEOPLE

A Nigerian, staff of Eko Hotel and Suites Lagos Nigeria, Kekwaaru Ngozi Mary, has returned misplaced $70,000 to a customer in Lagos...

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HONESTY EXEMPLIFIED BY A NIGERIAN IN SAUDI ARABIA

A Nigerian pilgrim, Aishatu y'an Guru Nahuce receives accolades for her act of honesty after she returned $80,000 she found to its rightful owner in Saudi Arabia.

168 HOURS INDOOR-THON QUEST

An Ogun lady also joins the Guinness World Records quest as she is set to break a record for the longest time indoors without a phone.

Congratulations to Adeola Blessing

WORDS OF ADVICE!

The future is bright.

Sometime ago Aliko Dangote, Femi Otedola, Jimoh Ibrahim, Mike Adenuga... were looking at Abiola, Iwuanyawu, Igbinedion, Dantata, Nzeribe as YOU are doing now.

Sometime ago Messi, Ronaldo, Ronaldinho were looking at Maradonna, Roberto Baggio, Romario, Jeep Stam, Luther Mathaius as YOU are doing now.

Sometime ago Bill Gate, Warren Buffett, Carlos Helu... were looking at Rosthschild, Rockefeller, Henry Ford as YOU are doing now.

Sometime ago GEJ, Late President Yaradua were looking at Tafawa Balewa, Muritala M, IBB as YOU are doing now

Sometime ago Adeboye, Oyedepo, Areogun, Kumuyi... were looking at Ayo Babalola, Obadare, Idahosa, Kc Price... as YOU are doing now.

Sometime
ago, Emeifile, Sanusi Lamido, Soludo were looking at Clement Isong, Vincent, O.Ahmed, M.Borno as YOU are doing now.

The only thing that speaks in the lives of these people and the only difference among them is TIME called TOMORROW. Your tomorrow is only in the hands of God. Get ready to fill the vacuum of the Legend you are looking at as you read this message. Grace of God will eventually take you there.

Don't stop when the road is closed. Continue even if it will take you to create another. We will all get there by the special grace of God.

Every king was once a crying baby, every Principal was once a Pupil and every building was once a picture. The person you admire so much was once a nobody. The person you attended his or her wedding was once a chief bachelor or spinster. So why worry in life?

Get this, It's not about where you are today but where you will reach tomorrow.
Alphabet *"O''* which stands for Opportunity, is absent in *''yesterday''* but one in *''tOday'*' And three times in *"tOmOrrOw''* So Stay Positive Always and have hope. Your tomorrow will surely be better than today. Believe in yourself and never give up.

*The future is Bright!

KEEP LEARNING, KEEP GROWING.

As Posted by Titus David Dukwa

NIGERIAN LAWYER OFFERS TO ASSIST MMESOMA LEGALLY IN THE ISSUE OF JAMB RESULT FORGERY

A Nigerian Lady, Barr. Ndidi Anike has promised to assist the young Anambra Student who was banned by JAMB for forging her UTME results from 249 to 362.

She posted on her Social Media handle for assistance on how to get the contact of the embattled student and her parents.

She wrote ;

Dear Mmesoma,

"If only I can get your contact or that of your parents, I will gladly represent you legally FOR FREE.
Yes! I chose this path for persons like you."

What do you think?

LESS THAN 25 HOURS TO GO

TOBI AMUSAN SHINES AGAIN AT DIAMOND LEAGUE IN STOCKHOLM 2023.

Big Congratulations to World record holder and Hurdles Champion Tobi Amusan for winning the 100 meters women hurdles at the Diamond League in Stockholm on 2 July 2023.

Tobi with a dominating time of 12:52 secs, has demonstrated yet again that ''Naija no dey carry last!''.

TOP 20 AFRICAN NATIONS WITH THE MOST NUMBER OF CITIES IN AFRICA 2023

Mention your country and name the city(ies) therein, let's go!

1) Nigeria 🇳🇬 20
2) DRC 🇨🇩 8
3) South Africa 🇿🇦 8
4) Morocco 🇲🇦 6
5) Egypt 🇪🇬 4
6) Angola 🇦🇴 4
7) Tanzania 🇹🇿 3
8) Sudan 🇸🇩 3
9) Mozambique 🇲🇿 3
10) Libya 🇱🇾 3
11) Kenya 🇰🇪 2
12) Uganda🇺🇬 2
13) Algeria 🇩🇿 2
14) Zambia 🇿🇲2
15) Ghana 🇬🇭 2
16) Namibia 🇳🇦1
17) Cameron🇨🇲 1
18) Senegal 🇸🇳 1
19) Tunisia🇹🇷 1
20) Rwanda 🇷🇼 1