Lagos metro news

Here are some recent news updates about the Lagos Metro Rail Project:

Latest Updates:

  1. Lagos Metro Rail Project: 12 Stations to be Built: The Lagos State Government has announced that 12 stations will be built as part of the Lagos Metro Rail Project. The stations will be located along the 27-kilometer rail line that will connect Lagos to the neighboring state of Ogun. (Source: Vanguard News)
  2. Contract Awarded for Metro Rail Project: The Lagos State Government has awarded a contract worth N136 billion to a Chinese construction company, CCECC, for the construction of the Lagos Metro Rail Project. The project is expected to be completed in 36 months. (Source: ThisDay Live)
  3. Lagos Metro Rail Project to Boost Economy: The Lagos State Government has said that the Lagos Metro Rail Project will boost the state's economy by creating jobs and stimulating economic growth. The project is expected to create over 10,000 jobs during its construction phase. (Source: The Guardian Nigeria)
  4. Lagos Metro Rail Project to Reduce Traffic Congestion: The Lagos State Government has said that the Lagos Metro Rail Project will help reduce traffic congestion in the state by providing an alternative mode of transportation. The project is expected to reduce the number of vehicles on the road by 20%. (Source: Punch Newspapers)
  5. Lagos Metro Rail Project to be Completed in 2025: The Lagos State Government has announced that the Lagos Metro Rail Project will be completed in 2025. The project is expected to be completed in phases, with the first phase expected to be completed in 2023. (Source: Leadership Newspaper)

Background:

The Lagos Metro Rail Project is a 27-kilometer rail line that will connect Lagos to the neighboring state of Ogun. The project is expected to be completed in 2025 and will have 12 stations along the rail line. The project is being implemented by the Lagos State Government in partnership with the Federal Government and the Ogun State Government. The project is expected to boost the economy of the state by creating jobs and stimulating economic growth.