The Nigerian federal government is moving to terminate the Benin-Asaba road concession agreement over alleged contract breaches, according to Channels TV. The Federal Controller of Works in Edo State, Babatunde Tajudeen, said the Federal Ministry of Works was exploring measures to restore the highway and ease the hardship faced by motorists who use the route.

Nigeria's federal government is moving to replace the contractor handling the Benin-Asaba Highway over delays, according to PM News. Umahi and Edo State Governor, Sen. Monday Okpebholo, inspected the highway on August 25 to assess the situation. The report frames the proposed replacement as a response to slow delivery on the strategic road, but provides no details on the contractor, revised timeline, or cost.

Repair works on the Kara Bridge have caused severe gridlock on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, according to Channels Television. The two-week rehabilitation project, directed by Minister of Works Senator David Umahi, involves replacing deteriorating expansion joints to improve road safety, structural integrity, and long-term traffic flow along the busy corridor.

The Niger Delta Development Commission has flagged off reconstruction work on a 15.4-kilometre failed stretch of the Benin-Sapele section of the East-West Road at Amukpe. According to The Tide, the project follows a Federal Government directive for urgent intervention over the road's deplorable condition. NDDC Managing Director Samuel Ogbuku officially led the flag-off ceremony. The East-West Road is a major highway serving Nigeria's Niger Delta region, and its poor state has long drawn complaints from commuters and communities.

The Kogi State Executive Council has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his administration’s developmental strides, particularly the ongoing reconstruction of the Abuja-Lokoja-Okene-Benin Highway, according to Leadership. The commendation was contained in resolutions from a State Executive Council meeting presided over by Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo in Lokoja. The council described the strategic highway project as significant, though the blurb does not provide details on cost, timeline, or completion status.

Minister Umahi stated that the flooding of the coastal road is due to the non-implementation of the Lagos master plan. He announced plans to evaluate the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway and its surroundings on Tuesday, accompanied by some members of the National Assembly.