Infrastructure & Development
Coverage of infrastructure projects, public works, urban development, and investments shaping communities, improving services, and driving economic growth across Benue State and beyond.
Buruku Bridge Stalled Over Funding as Boat Accident Renews Calls for Safe River Crossing
A boat accident at Buruku on October 3 has renewed attention on the stalled bridge project in Benue State. An engineer cites lack of funding, while an earlier official account indicated the project was expected to be completed by December 2027.
Buruku Bridge Works Suspended Due To Funding constraints
Construction of the Buruku Bridge in Benue State has reportedly stalled since July. Concerns over funding have raised questions about when work will resume and whether the project’s completion timeline remains on track.
Fatal Crash on Unfinished Uni-Agric Road in Makurdi
A vehicle crash on Uni-Agric Road in North-Bank, Makurdi, has reportedly claimed lives and injured others, with eyewitnesses linking the incident to an unfinished road construction project.
Benue-SEMA Closes Second Gate Over Ogiri Oko Road Construction
Benue-SEMA has temporarily closed its second gate in Makurdi as construction works continue along Ogiri Oko Road, opposite the Central Bank and extending towards the High Level Underpass.
BIPC, US Firm Move to Revive Historic Ikyogen Cattle Ranch and Ikwe Wildlife Park
The Benue Investment and Property Company (BIPC) says it is partnering with a United States-based investor to revive the historic Ikyogen Cattle Ranch and Ikwe Wildlife Park. Officials say the initiative aims to strengthen livestock production, eco-tourism and job creation.