Third Mainland Bridge colour of Nigeria green, white, green, and also general painting was carried out for a new look. The repair works on the bridge has been completed and was opened on 30 October 2012. The Third Mainland Bridge has very high vehicular traffic on weekdays, as many residents commute to and from the Lagos Mainland to the Island which is the commercial hub of Lagos State. Residents in Ikeja, Agboyi-Ketu, Ikorodu, Isheri, Oworonshoki, Gbagada, Yaba, Maryland and Oshodi. The Third Mainland Bridge is an essential part of Lagos' daily commuting, and as such requires to be constantly renovated. It has also
Football at the 1978 All-Africa Games – Men's qualification Football at the 1978 All-Africa Games – Men's qualification The men's qualification for football tournament at the 1978 All-Africa Games. Morocco withdrew. "Libya qualified by taking place Tunisia after it withdrew later. In addition, Algeria qualified as hosts." The tournament was held in Bamako, Mali. Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau and Senegal withdrew. "Mali qualified." The tournament was held in Abidjan, Ivory Coast. Liberia and Sierra Leone withdrew. "Ghana qualified." The tournament was held in Lagos, Nigeria. Central African Republic, Niger, Togo and Upper Volta withdrew. "Nigeria qualified." The tournament was held in Cameroon. "Cameroon qualified." The tournament was held in Cairo,