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Lagos NURTW Launches ₦10.2B CNG Tricycles to Curb Rising Transport Expenses

Access Bank Reaffirms Commitment to Nigeria’s War Against Money Laundering, Drug Trafficking

FG To Begin $750m World Bank Electrification Project For 17.5 Million Nigerians

Savannah Energy Records 3% Increase in Nigerian Production; 40% Boost in Financial Performance

Solid Minerals Ministry Probes Segilola Taxation Dispute

Zulum Earmarks N20b for Reconstruction, Relief for Borno Flood Victims

FG Tasks Julius Berger Plc on Prompt Project Delivery as Abuja-Kaduna- Zaria–Kano Dual Carriageway, Bodo-Bonny Road Get Funding for Completion

FG Begins Naira-for-Crude Sale with Dangote Refinery

Prolonged Monetary Tightening May Discourage Investment, Slowdown Growth, Rewane Warns

Bayelsa Govt Approves N61bn Variation on Nembe-Brass Road Project

African Oil Producing Countries Raise $5bn Capital for Abuja-Based Energy Bank

Lagos Secures €120m Dutch Support for Waste-To-Electricity Project

Shell Names Adams SNEPCo’s New MD

FG Plans Tax Incentives for MSMEs

Multi-Sectoral Leaders to Grace 8th ACT Foundation Breakfast Dialogue

FG Begins Electricity Subsidy for Public Hospitals

Subsidy Savings: MAN Urges FG to Improve Infrastructure for Enhanced Manufacturing

Britain to Close Last Coal Power Plant

FG to Increase Investments in New Technologies, Alternative Fuels for Better Shipping Operations – Oyetola

Sanwo-Olu Inaugurates Agboyi-Ketu’s Twin Housing Projects

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THE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS Infrastructure is SDG N0. 9: ‘Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

Countries with the Best Infrastructure

Benin Industrial Park: 3 Co-developers sign up

First Bank, Azuri partner to bring solar systems to millions

Nigeria: Zungeru hydroelectric power plant set to add 700MW to national grid

President Buhari inaugurates CBN Centre of Excellence in UNN

Cloud Infrastructure Revenue Grows 33% This Quarter to Almost $33bn

AG-DANGOTE: Nigeria deserves the best roads

Countries with the Best Roads

Governor Abubakar Sani Bello: Setting infrastructural benchmarks

LAMATA: Redeﬁning transportation architecture for excellence

TCN completes installation of two 60mva power transformers in Benin and Onitsha

FG designates Ikorodu terminal for yam produce export

Google Chooses Nigeria As Location For Its First Developer Space In Africa

$138.9m gas infrastructure plant will boost LPG usage in Nigeria

Environment minister lauds NNPC on Abuja IPP project …… sets up EIA panel

Nigeria signs $2billion industrial parks agreement

First Ship Docks at $2bn Lekki Deep Sea Port

Infrastructure: The Synergy of efforts between the ICRC, the MDAs and the Private Sector Is the Pedestal Nigeria Needs

Nigeria injects N98.85bn Sukuk bond into road construction

PHOTO NEWS

Access Bank Reaffirms Commitment to Nigeria’s War Against Money Laundering, Drug Trafficking

Bayelsa Govt Approves N61bn Variation on Nembe-Brass Road Project

Multi-Sectoral Leaders to Grace 8th ACT Foundation Breakfast Dialogue

Sanwo-Olu Inaugurates Agboyi-Ketu’s Twin Housing Projects

Regfyl Raises $1.1 Million to Expand Unified Compliance Platform Across Africa

Infrastructure Revolution in Yoruba Land Has Started Says Adeleke …Commends Makinde’s Initiatives

NNPC Ltd/Chevron JV Concludes Conversion of Assets into PIA Terms

NLNG’s Energy-Efficient Chartered Vessel, AKTORAS, Arrives Bonny Terminal for Maiden Loading

Access Bank Raises N442 Billion Capital through Syndicated Tier II Facility

Access Holdings’ Shareholders Pledge Overwhelming Support for Rights Issue

NEWS

Lagos NURTW Launches ₦10.2B CNG Tricycles to Curb Rising Transport Expenses

Access Bank Reaffirms Commitment to Nigeria’s War Against Money Laundering, Drug Trafficking

FG To Begin $750m World Bank Electrification Project For 17.5 Million Nigerians

Savannah Energy Records 3% Increase in Nigerian Production; 40% Boost in Financial Performance

Solid Minerals Ministry Probes Segilola Taxation Dispute

Zulum Earmarks N20b for Reconstruction, Relief for Borno Flood Victims

FG Tasks Julius Berger Plc on Prompt Project Delivery as Abuja-Kaduna- Zaria–Kano Dual Carriageway, Bodo-Bonny Road Get Funding for Completion

FG Begins Naira-for-Crude Sale with Dangote Refinery

Prolonged Monetary Tightening May Discourage Investment, Slowdown Growth, Rewane Warns

Bayelsa Govt Approves N61bn Variation on Nembe-Brass Road Project

AFRICAReports

FG To Begin $750m World Bank Electrification Project For 17.5 Million Nigerians

Savannah Energy Records 3% Increase in Nigerian Production; 40% Boost in Financial Performance

FG Begins Naira-for-Crude Sale with Dangote Refinery

Prolonged Monetary Tightening May Discourage Investment, Slowdown Growth, Rewane Warns

Agriculture

FG Creates Livestock Development Ministry

FG Cancels Import Duties on Food for 5 Months

Gov Oyebanji Inaugurates A-Bamisil Palm kernel Crushing Plant in Ekiti

Dangote Sugar Announces Merger Plans with NASCON, Dangote Rice to Form N553 Bn Entity

AVIATION

Infrastructure Revolution in Yoruba Land Has Started Says Adeleke …Commends Makinde’s Initiatives

NCAA, ICAO Sign Civil Aviation Masterplan Agreement

Ebonyi State of Nigeria Is Building the Best Airport in West Africa

Oyetola Lists Successes After 3yrs, Promises More Infrastructure

Banking and Finance

Access Bank Reaffirms Commitment to Nigeria’s War Against Money Laundering, Drug Trafficking

Prolonged Monetary Tightening May Discourage Investment, Slowdown Growth, Rewane Warns

African Oil Producing Countries Raise $5bn Capital for Abuja-Based Energy Bank

Lagos Secures €120m Dutch Support for Waste-To-Electricity Project

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Financial Inclusion: Out-Dated Systems and Payment Processors Are Major Obstacles

The push for development of Infrastructure in Nigeria Intensifies

Economy

Lagos NURTW Launches ₦10.2B CNG Tricycles to Curb Rising Transport Expenses

Solid Minerals Ministry Probes Segilola Taxation Dispute

FG Begins Naira-for-Crude Sale with Dangote Refinery

Prolonged Monetary Tightening May Discourage Investment, Slowdown Growth, Rewane Warns

Education

CSR: Dangote Cement Rehabilitates Educational Infrastructure in Lagos

At UK Polo Day: Access Holdings Secures Pledges for the Construction of 100 Classroom Blocks in Nigeria

Governor Hope Uzodimma’s Audacious Broad Infrastructure Reengineering Leapfrogs Imo State into Greater Heights

Lagos Consolidates on Infrastructure & Education in 2022 Budget

ENERGY

FG To Begin $750m World Bank Electrification Project For 17.5 Million Nigerians

Savannah Energy Records 3% Increase in Nigerian Production; 40% Boost in Financial Performance

FG Begins Naira-for-Crude Sale with Dangote Refinery

African Oil Producing Countries Raise $5bn Capital for Abuja-Based Energy Bank

Environment

Zulum Earmarks N20b for Reconstruction, Relief for Borno Flood Victims

Lagos Secures €120m Dutch Support for Waste-To-Electricity Project

Britain to Close Last Coal Power Plant

Access Bank PLC Signs Landmark Loan Agreement with Japan International Cooperation Agency to Advance Climate Change Measures in Nigeria

FOCUS

Infrastructure: The Synergy of efforts between the ICRC, the MDAs and the Private Sector Is the Pedestal Nigeria Needs

How To Establish A State Sovereign (Wealth) Future Investment Fund Authority (S-FIFA)

Our focus on infrastructural development is yielding visible results – Fashola

Health

Lagos Secures €120m Dutch Support for Waste-To-Electricity Project

FG Begins Electricity Subsidy for Public Hospitals

MTN Foundation, PSHAN to Build 52 Pry Health Centres Nationwide

EU Plans $22.7 billion Transport Network, Other Projects Across Africa

Housing

Sanwo-Olu Inaugurates Agboyi-Ketu’s Twin Housing Projects

MTN Foundation, PSHAN to Build 52 Pry Health Centres Nationwide

Qatar to Boost Kaduna Mega Economic City with 500,000 Housing Units

Poor Infrastructure, Staffing Hampering Primary Healthcare Delivery – NPHCDA

Industialisation

FG Plans Tax Incentives for MSMEs

Subsidy Savings: MAN Urges FG to Improve Infrastructure for Enhanced Manufacturing

AFC to Support Africa’s Largest Methanol Plant in Akwa Ibom

Gov Oyebanji Inaugurates A-Bamisil Palm kernel Crushing Plant in Ekiti

Infrastructure

Lagos NURTW Launches ₦10.2B CNG Tricycles to Curb Rising Transport Expenses

FG To Begin $750m World Bank Electrification Project For 17.5 Million Nigerians

Zulum Earmarks N20b for Reconstruction, Relief for Borno Flood Victims

FG Tasks Julius Berger Plc on Prompt Project Delivery as Abuja-Kaduna- Zaria–Kano Dual Carriageway, Bodo-Bonny Road Get Funding for Completion

Infrastructure Financing

Solid Minerals Ministry Probes Segilola Taxation Dispute

FG Begins Naira-for-Crude Sale with Dangote Refinery

Bayelsa Govt Approves N61bn Variation on Nembe-Brass Road Project

African Oil Producing Countries Raise $5bn Capital for Abuja-Based Energy Bank

Interview

Infrastructure: The Synergy of efforts between the ICRC, the MDAs and the Private Sector Is the Pedestal Nigeria Needs

Maritime

FG to Increase Investments in New Technologies, Alternative Fuels for Better Shipping Operations – Oyetola

NNPC Commences LNG Supply to Japan, China

First Ship Docks at $2bn Lekki Deep Sea Port

House of Rep, Deep Blue Project Contract and Recurring Allegations of Fraud

News & Analysis

Africa’s Top Investment Destinations by RMB Report

OPEC+ is Likely to Extend Production Cuts in June

Tinubu Seeks Assistance of Bank of America, Others for Nigerian Gas

Lagos Raises N135 bn Hybrid Bonds to Finance Key Infrastructure Projects

Opinion

Africa’s Top Investment Destinations by RMB Report

OPEC+ is Likely to Extend Production Cuts in June

CNG Bus is the Game Changer

House of Rep, Deep Blue Project Contract and Recurring Allegations of Fraud

Power

FG To Begin $750m World Bank Electrification Project For 17.5 Million Nigerians

Lagos Secures €120m Dutch Support for Waste-To-Electricity Project

Britain to Close Last Coal Power Plant

NERC Orders DisCos to Procure 398MW Embedded Power

Railway

Compensation On Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway Begins — Umahi

Abuja-Kaduna Railway Will Improve Investment, & Facilitate Trade

Lagos Blue Line Rail Begins Operations as Sanwo-Olu Takes First Commercial Ride

Lagos to Spend N482 bn on Infrastructure Projects in 2023

Roads

FG Tasks Julius Berger Plc on Prompt Project Delivery as Abuja-Kaduna- Zaria–Kano Dual Carriageway, Bodo-Bonny Road Get Funding for Completion

Bayelsa Govt Approves N61bn Variation on Nembe-Brass Road Project

Tinubu Flags off Lagos-Calabar N15trn Highway Project

Tinubu commends Dangote on Oworonshoki-Apapa Expressway, describes project 10th Wonder of the World

Security Infrastructure

NASENI, NPF Partner to Enhance Operational Efficiency

Nigeria Police Revamps Digital Infrastructure: IGP Implements Smartforce Database System

Northrop Grumman Offers Navy a Missile Defense System with Infinite Ammo

U.S. Urges FG, Telecoms Operators to Prioritise Security Of 5G Network

SPECIAL REPORT

5G Technology: Why the US Can’t Stop Huawei

N6 bn Infrastructure & education re-engineering plan is the game changer for Pry schools in Lagos

How To Establish A State Sovereign (Wealth) Future Investment Fund Authority (S-FIFA)

IHEDIOHA, GANDUJE WIN AWARDS AT NIDA FOR IMPACTFUL INVESTMENTS IN INFRASTRUCTURE

Technology

Regfyl Raises $1.1 Million to Expand Unified Compliance Platform Across Africa

Google Unveils AI Smartphones with New Features to Beat Competition

ACT Foundation Opens Applications for Changemakers Innovation Challenge 2024

NASENI, NPF Partner to Enhance Operational Efficiency

Telecom

Regfyl Raises $1.1 Million to Expand Unified Compliance Platform Across Africa

Nigeria Criminalizes Willful Damage of Critical Infrastructure

Google Unveils AI Smartphones with New Features to Beat Competition

NCC’s Forward-Thinking Initiatives Pave Way for Nigeria’s Digital Advancement – Maida

Tourism

N10 Bn Rights Issue is Transcorp Hotel’s Confidence Boosting Strategy Post-Covid

Ibom Airline Increases Fleet With Two New Aircraft, Targets 10 Planes By 2023

How tourism is impacting economic development in Africa

Trade and Investments

Bidders for Warri, Kaduna Refineries must be Debt-free – NNPC

NNPC Commences LNG Supply to Japan, China

Oando Secures $783M Acquisition of Eni’s Nigerian Agip Oil

Access Holdings Vests 23.8 million Units of Shares on Senior Executives

Transportation

Lagos NURTW Launches ₦10.2B CNG Tricycles to Curb Rising Transport Expenses

Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway: NASS Assures Ministry of Works of Adequate Budgetary Provision

CNG Bus is the Game Changer

Abuja-Kaduna Railway Will Improve Investment, & Facilitate Trade

Urban Renewal

Zulum Earmarks N20b for Reconstruction, Relief for Borno Flood Victims

Lagos Secures €120m Dutch Support for Waste-To-Electricity Project

Sanwo-Olu Inaugurates Agboyi-Ketu’s Twin Housing Projects

Lagos to Spend N482 bn on Infrastructure Projects in 2023

Water Resources

Adamu wants speedy passage of Water Resources Bill

Benin Moves to Prevent Crop Destruction …. constructs water troughs for animals in Savalou

Nigeria to Resume Construction Works On Mambilla Hydroelectric Plant

Kenya Installs the First Solar Plant That Transforms Ocean Water into Drinking Water

WORLDReport

FG To Begin $750m World Bank Electrification Project For 17.5 Million Nigerians

Shell Names Adams SNEPCo’s New MD

Britain to Close Last Coal Power Plant

NNPC Ltd/Chevron JV Concludes Conversion of Assets into PIA Terms