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.

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.

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.

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.

Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has assured that temporary facilities for the Nigerian Army's 83 Division in Benin will be completed within two weeks, according to a report by Punch. The governor's pledge signals the state government's support for establishing the military division's presence in Edo. The commitment was made public on September 7, 2026, though further details on the project's scope were not disclosed.

On June 9, 2026, Vice-President Kashim Shettima represented President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in Ekiti to commission the Ado-Ekiti Flyover Bridge, named after Tinubu. This 1.2-kilometre road is part of a series of projects identified by Governor Biodun Oyebanji as his legacy initiatives in Nigerian governance.