Experts examine good, bad sides of solar installations in buildings
Structural risks from solar panel installations primarily involve weight distribution problems and roof integrity issues
Resolving the unending cement standardization war
The lid was opened early in the year when a coalition of civil society groups and professional bodies in the construction industry addressed newsmen to decry the poor quality of cement being produced or imported into the country.
Lafarge WAPCO educates cement users on how to stem building collapse
In line with its commitment to continually enlighten and sensitise block makers, bricklayers and end-users of its range of products, Lafarge WAPCO, the second largest cement manufacturer in Nigeria, last week in Lagos organised a one-day enlightenment and sensitisation forum for stakeholders in Ibeju-Lekki and Epe areas in Lagos state.
Why work on Lagos-Badagry road expansion is slow —Hamzat
THE Lagos State Government has attributed the slow pace of work on the construction of the 10-lane Lagos/Badagry Expressway expansion project to the challenge of establishing the right of way due the the prevalence of various obstructing structures under the ground.
Open urination, defecation stir debate at artisans’ forum
THE habit of open urination and defecation by members of the public is one of the unhygienic acts that could jeopardise the government’s vision of transforming Lagos State into a tourist haven.
Kogi demands refund of N14bn expended on Federal roads
THE Kogi State Governor, Captain Idris Wada has appealed to the Federal Government to refund to the state, the sum of N14billion allegedly spent on Federal roads in the area.
Environment minister seeks early passage of Great Green Wall Bill
THE Minister of Environment, Mrs. Laurencia Mallam is optimistic that the bill for the establishment of a Great Green Wall Programme would soon be passed into law by the National Assembly.
FG commences reconstruction of substandard bridges nationwide
In its quest to develop standard infrastructure, the Federal Government has commenced the reconstruction of all substandard bridges in the country.
FG flags off reconstruction of N8.22bn Ilorin-Kabba-Obajana road
Works Minister, Mike Onolememen has flagged off the rehabilitation of Phase 11, Ilorin – Kabba – Obajana road which is estimated to gulp N8.22 on completion in three years time.
Environment minister seeks early passage of Great Green Wall Bill
Abuja – The Minister of Environment, Mrs. Laurencia Mallam is optimistic that the bill for the establishment of a Great Green Wall Programme would soon be passed into law by the National Assembly.
FCT, firm sign pact for devt of Abuja Centenary City
Determined to flag off work on the construction of the 2.976 trillion Naira Abuja Centenary City project, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory Administration, FCTA, Senator Bala Mohammed last week, endorsed an agreement for the development of the City which is one of the landmark projects to commemorate Nigeria’s attainment of 100 years.
