2026 Budget: See top 10 road projects getting massive funding 

Road transportation is Nigeria’s most widely used mode of travel, underpinning economic activity, trade, and the daily movement of goods and people across the country.

In the 2026 Appropriation Bill, the Federal Government proposed a total budget of N58.18 trillion, which includes an estimated N6.08 trillion for capital expenditure aimed at infrastructure and development projects.

Among key ministries, the Federal Ministry of Works received one of the largest allocations, with about N3.49 trillion earmarked to advance highway construction, rehabilitation, and other road projects.

In this article, Nairametrics highlights the top 10 road projects with the largest allocations in the 2026 Appropriation Bill—those clearly defined with specific corridors, phases, or sections earmarked for construction, dualisation, or rehabilitation.

Dualisationof Kano–Maiduguri Road, Section I – N13.3 billion

The Kano–Maiduguri Road, Section I, received the tenth largest allocation for a clearly specified project or corridor in the 2026 budget.

A total of N13.3 billion has been earmarked for ongoing dualisation works. The project is listed under ERGP12153966.

• The dual-carriageway spans 105 kilometres, covering the Kano–Wudil–Shuarin section, and is intended to improve connectivity across Kano, Jigawa, Bauchi, Yobe, and Borno states.
• The road is expected to facilitate the movement of goods and people, reduce travel time, and support regional trade and commerce.

In the 2025 budget proposal, N10 billion was allocated for Section V of the Kano–Maiduguri Road (Damaturu–Maiduguri) in Borno State. The 2026 allocation ensures the completion of this stretch, further strengthening the North-East corridor.

Wusasa–Jos Federal Road (Turunku–MararabanJos) – N14.0 billion

The Wusasa–Jos Federal Road (Turunku–Mararaban Jos) received the largest allocation for a clearly specified project or corridor in the 2026 budget.

A total of N14 billion has been earmarked for ongoing works on Phase Two in Kaduna State. The project is listed under ERGP12244752.

• The Federal Executive Council (FEC) in November 2025 approved the continuation of the project, following the completion of Phase One.
• Phase Two covers a 42-kilometre section of the road in poor condition, awarded to JRB Construction at a cost of N30 billion, while Phase One covered 7.8 kilometres at N18 billion.

The road is a key corridor in northern Nigeria, and the rehabilitation is expected to improve road safety, ease traffic, and enhance the movement of goods and people along this strategic route.

Construction of Kano Northern Bypass Road – N14 billion

The Kano Northern Bypass Road received the eighth largest allocation for a clearly specified project or corridor in the 2026 budget, with N14 billion earmarked for its ongoing construction.

The project involves a dual-carriageway spanning approximately 37.8 kilometres, featuring 10 major bridges, reinforced concrete shoulders, and a 3-metre-wide concrete median to ensure durability.

• The bypass begins at Danzaki on the Kano–Hadejia Road and ends on the Kano–Katsina Road, roughly nine kilometres from the Kano metropolis.
• The road is designed to decongest Kano city, improve safety, and enhance connectivity within the North-West zone.
• It will allow motorists, especially heavy-duty vehicles traveling between the North-East and North-West, to bypass the city, cutting travel time, easing traffic, and reducing logistics costs.

The ongoing project is being executed by CCECC (Nigeria) Limited.

Construction and Rehabilitation of Enugu–AbakalikiRoad – N14.7 billion

The Enugu–Abakaliki Road received the seventh largest allocation for a clearly specified project or corridor in the 2026 budget, with N14.7 billion earmarked under ERGP12213094.

• The project covers ongoing rehabilitation and reconstruction of the road linking Enugu and Abakaliki, addressing damaged sections, improving drainage, and enhancing overall road safety.
• The Federal Ministry of Works in 2025 had identified this project as one of the major ongoing road works in the southern part of the country.

Once completed, the road is expected to ease travel, reduce accidents, and support the smooth movement of goods and people between Enugu and Ebonyi states.

Construction of Maiduguri Bypass Road – N17.5bn

The Maiduguri Bypass Road received the sixth largest allocation for a clearly specified project or corridor in the 2026 budget, with N17.5 billion earmarked under ERGP12220309.

• The project involves the ongoing construction of a bypass around Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State, providing an alternate route for through‑traffic.
• The road is intended to reduce congestion within the city, shorten travel time for long‑distance journeys, and improve safety for motorists.

The bypass is expected to facilitate the movement of goods and people, connecting Maiduguri to key economic zones and transport corridors within northeastern Nigeria.

Lafia Bypass & 9th Mile–Otukpo–Makurdi Road – N23.8 billion

The Lafia Bypass & 9th Mile–Otukpo–Makurdi Road received the fourth largest allocation for a clearly specified project or corridor in the 2026 budget.

• The project is listed under ERGP12208975 with N23.8 billion earmarked as multinational counterpart funding.
• The funding covers the construction of the Lafia Bypass and upgrades along the 9th Mile–Otukpo–Makurdi corridor, running through Enugu and Benue states and connecting key North-Central and South-East economic corridors.

The road is expected to improve regional connectivity, facilitate trade, and ease the movement of goods and people along this strategic route.

Dualisationof Kano–Katsina Road, Phase I – N23.8 billion

Dualisation of Kano–Katsina Road, Phase I, received the fourth largest allocation for a clearly specified project or corridor in the 2026 budget.

• N23.8 billion is earmarked for this section, listed under ERGP12254304.
• Phase I covers the initial stretch from Kano Town at Dawanu Roundabout to the Katsina State border, forming the first part of the 157-kilometre dual carriageway linking Kano and Katsina.

The road is expected to boost trade, agriculture, and cross-border commerce, while easing the movement of goods and people and shortening travel time.

Dualisationof Kano–Katsina Road, Phase II – N52.5 billion

Dualisation of Kano–Katsina Road, Phase II received the third largest allocation for a clearly specified project or corridor in the 2026 budget. N52.5 billion is earmarked for this section, listed under ERGP12154115.

• The project covers the Kano–Katsina route, part of a 157-kilometre dual carriageway linking the two North-West states.
• Phase II completes the remaining section from KM 74+100 to KM 152+655, from the Kano/Katsina state border to Katsina Steel Rolling Mills roundabout.

Once completed, the road will facilitate trade, agriculture, and cross-border commerce while improving the movement of goods and people and reducing travel time.

Markurdi–9th Mile Road (China Harbour counterpart funding) – N157.0 billion

Makurdi–9th Mile Road received the second largest allocation for a clearly specified project or corridor in the 2026 budget.

N157.0 billion was earmarked as counterpart funding for China Harbour, the contractor handling the project. The project is listed under ERGP12247778.

• The second phase of the dualisation was flagged off in September 2025. It covers a 200-kilometre stretch, which translates into 520 kilometres of dual carriageway.
• The project is valued at $950 million and spans Benue and Enugu states, connecting the north-central and South-East regions.

Once completed, the road will facilitate trade and improve the movement of goods and people.

Lafia Road & 9th Mile–Otukpo–MakurdiDualisation(Keffi Phase II) – N367.9 billion

Lafia Road & 9th Mile (Enugu)–Otukpo–Makurdi Dualisation (Keffi Phase II) received the largest allocation for any clearly specified project or corridor in the 2026 Appropriation Bill for the Ministry of Works, reflecting its strategic significance.

• The budget includes a N367.9 billion multilateral/bilateral loan for the ongoing construction and dualisation of Lafia Road and the 9th Mile–Otukpo–Makurdi corridor, listed under ERGP12234171.
• The funding covers the construction of Lafia Road and the dualisation of the 9th Mile–Otukpo–Makurdi route under Keffi Phase II, a key transport corridor linking the North-Central and South-East regions of Nigeria.

The road is central to improving connectivity, reducing travel time, and facilitating the movement of goods and people between Enugu, Makurdi, Abuja, and northern Nigeria. It will also provide an alternative cross-country link via Makurdi–Akwanga–Abuja for both passenger and freight traffic.