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The article discusses the economic implications and importance of two significant infrastructure projects in Nigeria: the Coastal Road and the Fourth Mainland Bridge. These projects have been in planning for years, with the Fourth Mainland Bridge first conceptualized in the mid-2000s. It highlights the need to focus on the economic impacts of these developments rather than just their costs.
Residents of Okun Igando in Lagos State are expressing concerns about a proposed 150-meter setback along the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, fearing it could lead to the demolition of ancestral homes and longstanding settlements. Community leaders are urging the government to halt such actions and ensure existing properties are granted waivers.
A total of 75 individuals suspected of criminal activities have been apprehended by the Lagos State Environmental Taskforce on the Lagos-Calabar coastal road. The arrests occurred during a late-night operation aimed at known trouble spots.
