A case study of disparaging fake news…
This was circulating on social media.
HIGHWAY TO POVERTY.
*Lagos 
to Calabar Highway - 793KM - $16Bn.
*Cairo 
to Cape Town 
Highway - 10,288KM - $1.65Bn (African longest Highway).
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However, this search was made …
- When was the Cairo to Cape Town Highway built?
- How much did it cost?
- How was it funded?
- How was the cost shared between the stakeholders?
- How busy is it?
- What else is worth knowing about it?
Answer?
The Cairo to Cape Town Highway is actually still under development. It’s a proposed highway that would be the longest in Africa, stretching over 10,000 kilometers and connecting Cairo, Egypt to Cape Town, South Africa. Here’s what we know so far:
- Construction hasn’t begun yet.
- Cost estimates aren’t available.
- Funding sources haven’t been finalized.
Since it’s not built, traffic volume can’t be measured and there’s no cost-sharing among stakeholders. However, this highway has the potential to be a major economic driver for Africa, fostering trade and regional development. It would also be an incredible journey, traversing diverse landscapes and cultures.
And the twin search?
- When is the Lagos to Calabar Highway planned for ?
- How much will it cost?
- How is it to be funded?
- How will the cost be shared between the stakeholders?
- How busy would it be?
- What else is worth knowing about it?
Answer?
The Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway is a proposed project in Nigeria that aims to improve transportation links between major cities along the country’s southern coast. Here’s what we know so far:
- Construction hasn’t begun yet. There’s no official announcement on the planned construction date.
- Cost estimates aren’t available publicly.
- Funding sources and how the cost would be shared among stakeholders haven’t been finalized.
Since it’s not built, traffic volume cannot be predicted. However, the highway has the potential to boost economic activity in the region by facilitating trade and connecting communities. It’s also expected to address challenges like environmental concerns.
Lessons.
Verify what’s on social media. There’s a lot of falsehood.
It’s very important to compel holders of public office to accountability. Too much is being stolen or wasted. Remember the days of the PTF (Petroleum Trust Fund) when with so much less than now, it seemed like the PTF had all the money in the world, all because it was honestly managed. Where’s the so called $16 billion spent on electricity, for example?
It’s just as important not to be parade falsehood. It’s unfair to everybody.