3 d. ago Many escape death as truck falls off Lagos bridge, lands on 2 buses

By Christopher Oji Many people escaped death yesterday as a truck fell off Agege bridge in Lagos and landed on two buses. There was pandemonium when the fully loaded truck with registration No GGE 624 YJ, fell off the bridge leaving people scampering for safety. A witness, Saliu Babs, a commercial bus driver, told Sunday […] The post Many escape death as truck falls off Lagos bridge, lands on 2 buses appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Dredgers petition works minister to distinguish between reclamation activities, industrial dredging

By Steve Agbota The Dredgers Association of Nigeria (DAN) has urged Nigeria’s Minister of Works, Engineer Dave Umahi, to clearly separate reclamation activities from industrial dredging. They say this will stop confusion among Nigerians about these two different economic tasks. The association that rose from an emergency meeting in Lagos yesterday after deliberating on the […] The post Dredgers petition works minister to distinguish between reclamation activities, industrial dredging appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago FG To Deploy Robotic Machines For Underwater Bridge Inspections – Umahi

The Federal Government of Nigeria is set to deploy robotic machines for the underwater inspection of bridges across the country. Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, announced the initiative on Sunday, aiming to enhance bridge safety and maintenance. The use of robotic technology will provide more accurate and efficient inspections, particularly in hard-to-reach underwater areas. This […] The post FG To Deploy Robotic Machines For Underwater Bridge Inspections – Umahi appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Umahi advocates waterway’s closure over bridge elements damage

Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, has advocated for the closure of the waterway between Eko Bridge and Carter Bridge in read more Umahi advocates waterway’s closure over bridge elements damage

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3 w. ago Structural safety: Umahi urges closure of waterway near Eko, Carter bridges

By Chukwuma Umeorah Minister of Works, David Umahi, has appealed to the Lagos State Government and relevant authorities to close the waterway between Eko Bridge and Carter Bridge after uncovering critical safety threats, including severe structural damage caused by dredging activities during a recent inspection of major bridges in the state. During his inspection of […] The post Structural safety: Umahi urges closure of waterway near Eko, Carter bridges appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Umahi orders closure of Eko Bridge waterway over safety concerns

The Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, has called for immediate closure of the waterway between Eko Bridge and Carter Bridge due to damage on Eko Bridge by dredging activities. Umahi made the call during an inspection tour of some bridges in Lagos State. He urged Lagos State Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu to enforce the closure to Read More

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3 w. ago Umahi urges immediate waterway closure due to Eko Bridge damage

The Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, has called for immediate closure of the waterway between Eko Bridge and Carter Bridge due to damage on Eko Bridge by dredging activities. Umahi made the call during an inspection tour of some bridges in Lagos State. He urged Lagos State Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu to enforce the closure to Read More

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3 w. ago Umahi urges closure of waterway near Eko, Carter bridges over safety concerns

By Chukwuma Umeorah Minister of Works David Umahi has called on the Lagos State Government and authorities to close the waterway between Eko Bridge and Carter Bridge due to serious safety risks. He found severe structural damage from dredging during a Saturday inspection of major bridges in Lagos. Umahi highlighted damage to key bridge parts, […] The post Umahi urges closure of waterway near Eko, Carter bridges over safety concerns appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago CCTV installed on Third Mainland Bridge to prevent suicides, curb llegal sand mining – Umahi

The Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, has revealed that closed-circuit television cameras have been installed on the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos, as part of broader efforts to improve safety and security. Speaking on Politics Today, a programme on Channels Television, on Friday, Umahi explained that the surveillance system was introduced not only to monitor Read More

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3 w. ago Umahi defends Lagos bridge closure, to probe state controller’s action

The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has defended the controversial closure of the Independence Lagos bridge, attributing the decision to a potential safety hazard that could have led to loss of life. Speaking on Politics Today on Channels TV on Friday, Umahi expressed frustration with the State Controller who authorised the closure but acknowledged her Read More

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