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  "language": "en",
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  "url": "https://voltformer.com/news/niger-state-1-5tn-highway-project",
  "slug": "niger-state-1-5tn-highway-project",
  "category": "policy-standards",
  "publishDate": "2026-10-07",
  "sourceDate": {
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    "value": "2026-10-13"
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  "sourceName": "Voice of Nigeria",
  "sourceUrl": "https://von.gov.ng/niger-state-governor-to-flag-off-n1-5trn-highway-project/",
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  "tags": [
    "Nigeria",
    "Niger State",
    "Road infrastructure",
    "Transport"
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  "content": {
    "title": "Niger State announces ₦1.5tn highway project",
    "summary": "Niger State announced a federally approved ₦1.5 trillion highway project, with a launch ceremony then planned for October 13.",
    "sections": [
      {
        "heading": "Niger State announces ₦1.5tn highway project",
        "paragraphs": [
          "Niger State said it planned to flag off a ₦1.5 trillion Lambata–Bida–Mokwa–Makera–Kontagora highway project after federal approval. At the time of the October 7 report, a launch ceremony was scheduled for October 13; the report described an announcement and planned project, not completed construction."
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        "sources": [
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            "name": "Voice of Nigeria",
            "url": "https://von.gov.ng/niger-state-governor-to-flag-off-n1-5trn-highway-project/"
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