{
  "id": 280501,
  "title": "Tinubu’s road projects cutting travel time, boosting trade — Presidency",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/07/tinubus-road-projects-cutting-travel-time-boosting-trade-presidency",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-07T21:18:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/tinubus-road-projects-cutting-travel-time-boosting-trade-presidency/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "President Tinubu's road construction initiatives are significantly reducing travel times across Nigeria, thereby boosting both passenger and trade traffic, according to the Presidency. During a nationwide media tour of federal and state infrastructure projects, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Mr Bayo Onanuga, inspected various projects and highlighted the impressive progress. The dualisation of the Makurdi-Otukpo-Enugu road has already cut the travel time between Makurdi and Otukpo from approximately three hours to around 90 minutes. Onanuga stated that if the entire country's roads were improved in this manner, it would not only reduce travel times but also enhance both passenger and business traffic.",
  "summary": "The Presidency has announced that ongoing road construction projects under the Tinubu administration are significantly improving travel times and boosting trade across Nigeria. Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, highlighted the dualisation of the Makurdi-Otukpo-Enugu road, which has already reduced travel time between Makurdi and Otukpo from around three hours to approximately 90 minutes. Onanuga emphasized that such improvements in road quality and connectivity will enhance both passenger and business traffic, and he praised President Tinubu for his efforts to deliver infrastructure projects nationwide. Senior Special Assistant to the President on Public Engagement, Frederick Nwabufo, added that the tour has debunked claims of a lack of visible impact from the Renewed Hope Agenda, noting the tangible improvements in roads, health, and education across sectors.",
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  "editors_take": null,
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}