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Third Mainland Bridge: Why Government Is Shutting It Down For 6 Months
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8:07Now PlayingMotorists and commuters in Lagos, Nigeria are bracing up for hard times as the third mainland bridge sets to undergo repairs and routine maintenance from July 24th.
This comes as the Federal government announced plans for its compulsory closure spanning a period of 6 months.
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The bridge was shut for a period of 3 months in August 2012 when a series of maintenance exercises were conducted. Similar exercises were done in 2018 and 2019.
Gist Nigeria takes a critical look at the human and economic cost of the proposed shutdown.
Gist Nigeria tells you more.
Gist Nigeria is a 30-minute current affairs programme, co-produced by Channels Television and the BBC. The program offers in-depth reporting, focusing on stories behind the news and their impact on its audience.
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