The Presidency has expressed dissatisfaction with the slow progress on the Abuja-Lokoja and Lokoja-Benin expressways, warning contractors against excuses. Key officials inspected the sites on Monday, revealing alarming delays.
The APC Young Professionals Forum urges President Tinubu to clear over N2 trillion owed to indigenous contractors, warning of severe political consequences in the 2027 general elections if payments are delayed.
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has terminated all revenue contractors and consultants to ensure transparency and centralised collection. Discover the new reforms.
The Federal Government's N720 billion debt to local contractors is a moral failure, crippling businesses and halting projects. This editorial demands urgent action and transparency to fix Nigeria's broken contract system.
President Tinubu approves a debarment policy to sanction contractors for poor quality jobs. The BPP DG reveals ₦1.1 trillion saved and new community-based procurement initiatives.
The Federal Government has ordered contractors on major highways to keep sites open during Christmas. Minister Umahi also announced a N263bn payment directive to NNPCL to offset debts. Read more.
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) threatens to join ongoing protests by unpaid local contractors and pensioners. The party condemns the APC-led Federal Government's staggering debts, calling it insensitive governance.
Rep. Ikenga Ugochinyere calls for the dismissal of Finance Minister Wale Edun and FIRS Chairman Zacch Adedeji over N4 trillion unpaid contracts, accusing them of sabotaging Tinubu's agenda. Contractors protest non-payment.
Borno Governor Babagana Zulum reveals spending N100 billion on security in 2025, but contractors still refuse projects due to threats. Read his plan to bypass the crisis.
The Federal Government has set a December 20 deadline to settle all outstanding payments owed to road contractors, following protests over N4 trillion in delayed project financing. Minister David Umahi announced the presidential directive.
Indigenous contractors block the Federal Ministry of Finance in Abuja, demanding payment of N760 billion for completed 2024 projects. The protest disrupts government activities as financial distress deepens.
Indigenous contractors protest at Nigeria's Finance Ministry over ₦500 billion unpaid debts, accusing the government of reneging on promises. They demand payment to save jobs and businesses.
Nigerian contractors under ANC appeal to President Tinubu for payment of debts owed since January 2024. They face financial crisis ahead of Christmas due to heavy bank interests.
President Bola Tinubu rejects private military firms in African conflicts, advocates for state-led security solutions and UNSC reform for Africa at AU-EU summit.
Angry local contractors have barricaded the National Assembly complex in Abuja, demanding payment for completed projects and accusing the government of neglecting their welfare.
Indigenous contractors across Nigeria are threatening nationwide protests as Federal Government fails to pay for completed 2024 projects, creating financial crisis in construction sector.