Coastal Highway: Experts Endorse Project, Urge Inclusive Pla
Stakeholders in the built environment have stated that the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway has the potential to improve national connectivity, strengthen regional development, support logistics, open economic opportunities, promote tourism, connect coastal markets and reduce spatial isolation. This formed the thrust of discussions on Thursday at the National Theatre, Iganmu, Lagos, during the 2026 Femi Olomola […]
World Bank calls for revamp of public works programmes
The World Bank has urged governments to revamp public works programmes, saying short-term jobs are no longer enough to address unemployment and skills gaps. In its report, Innovations in Public Works: Rethinking Public Works for Jobs and Skills in a Changing World, the lender said traditional schemes, which often provide temporary, low-skilled infrastructure work, fail […]