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Nnamdi Okonkwo Emerges Banker of the Year

Governor Sanwo-Olu of Lagos Unveils First Electric Car in Nigeria

We’ll Complete Lagos-Badagry Expressway, Sanwo-Olu Assures

African Development Bank to Fund Rwanda Coding Academy

Japaul to Commence Gold Mining in 12 Locations in Nigeria

Nigeria Grants Dangote Cement Waiver to Export Products Across Land Borders

Access Bank Recognized as the ‘Best Digital Bank in Africa’ 2020

Construction of Agege Pen-Cinema Flyover is 90% completed.

Access Bank Reiterates Commitment to Service Excellence

FG Commits N78.96 billion on Aviation Infrastructure Development Roadmap in 2021

Ade Bajomo Becomes President of FinTechNGR Explains Technology and Innovation will Drive Nigeria’s Banking Sector Post-COVID

European Commission Commits €54 Million for Sustainable Transport Infrastructure

FEC Approves Completion of Oyo-Ogbomosho Road

East African Bloc Launches Cross-Border Infrastructure Development Strategy

Fidelity Bank Posts Impressive 9 Months Results As Profits Hit 21.3bn.

Access Bank Backs Kunle Afolayan’s ‘Citation’ on Sexual and Gender-Based Violence Issues

TETFUND to Spend N10bn on ‘Critical Infrastructure in Abuja University

MTN Nigeria, 9Mobile to Test Run E-SIM as NCC Grants Approval

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

Sanwo-Olu Flags Off Reconstruction of Ibeju Lekki-Epe Highway

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Benin Industrial Park: 3 Co-developers sign up

First Bank, Azuri partner to bring solar systems to millions

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

Countries with the Best Infrastructure

Governor Abubakar Sani Bello: Setting infrastructural benchmarks

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

FG designates Ikorodu terminal for yam produce export

Countries with the Best Roads

AG-DANGOTE: Nigeria deserves the best roads

Nigeria injects N98.85bn Sukuk bond into road construction

President Buhari inaugurates CBN Centre of Excellence in UNN

Gov. Obiano pledges more road infrastructure in Anambra before tenure ends

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

Nigeria signs $2billion industrial parks agreement

FGN/NOVONE Social Housing Estate Ready for Acquisition

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

Buhari Pledges Infrastructural Development In South East

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

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

The push for development of Infrastructure in Nigeria Intensifies

PHOTO NEWS

Construction of Agege Pen-Cinema Flyover is 90% completed.

Sanwo-Olu Flags-Off reconstruction of Lekki-Epe Expressway

Access Bank Commissions Oniru Road Project in Partnership with Lagos State Government

New Trains for Nigeria

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu launches the Extended Ticketing System (ETS)for BRT

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu Commissions Oshodi-Abule Egba BRT Corridor

Ekiti’s On-going School Infrastructure Projects

Allen Roundabout Ikeja Gives Way to Allen Junction

NEWS

Nnamdi Okonkwo Emerges Banker of the Year

Governor Sanwo-Olu of Lagos Unveils First Electric Car in Nigeria

We’ll Complete Lagos-Badagry Expressway, Sanwo-Olu Assures

African Development Bank to Fund Rwanda Coding Academy

Japaul to Commence Gold Mining in 12 Locations in Nigeria

Nigeria Grants Dangote Cement Waiver to Export Products Across Land Borders

Access Bank Recognized as the ‘Best Digital Bank in Africa’ 2020

Access Bank Reiterates Commitment to Service Excellence

FG Commits N78.96 billion on Aviation Infrastructure Development Roadmap in 2021

Ade Bajomo Becomes President of FinTechNGR Explains Technology and Innovation will Drive Nigeria’s Banking Sector Post-COVID

AFRICAReports

We’ll Complete Lagos-Badagry Expressway, Sanwo-Olu Assures

African Development Bank to Fund Rwanda Coding Academy

Japaul to Commence Gold Mining in 12 Locations in Nigeria

Nigeria Grants Dangote Cement Waiver to Export Products Across Land Borders

Agriculture

CBN Nudges Banks to Increase Loans to Agricultural Sector

UNFAO, Cross River partner to boost agrotech capacity in MDAs

Food Security: AfDB Projects Have improved 9 Million Lives – Report

Plateau Maize Farmers Commend FG Over Anchor Borrowers’ Programme

AVIATION

FG Commits N78.96 billion on Aviation Infrastructure Development Roadmap in 2021

Ibom Air Set to Commence Daily Commercial Flights from Enugu to Lagos and Abuja, September 14th

Ibom Air Targets Post-Crisis Boom in Nigeria’s Aviation Market

China-Developed World’s Largest Amphibious Aircraft Completes Maiden Flight From Sea.

Banking and Finance

Nnamdi Okonkwo Emerges Banker of the Year

Access Bank Recognized as the ‘Best Digital Bank in Africa’ 2020

Access Bank Reiterates Commitment to Service Excellence

Ade Bajomo Becomes President of FinTechNGR Explains Technology and Innovation will Drive Nigeria’s Banking Sector Post-COVID

COVER

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

The push for development of Infrastructure in Nigeria Intensifies

Economy

Japaul to Commence Gold Mining in 12 Locations in Nigeria

Fitch Rating: Upgrade of Nigeria Outlook to Boost Confidence in Economy – Analysts

Budget of Economic Recovery and Resilience : Full Text of President Muhammadu Buhari’s Speech

Our Focus is to Increase Opportunities for Quality Infrastructure Delivery to Nigerians – Buhari

Education

TETFUND to Spend N10bn on ‘Critical Infrastructure in Abuja University

Ekiti’s On-going School Infrastructure Projects

Ekiti to Introduce ICT in Primary Schools

Nigeria: Abdulrazaq Proposes ‘Social Audit’ For Kwara Projects

ENERGY

CBN Creates Intervention Fund for Solar Energy Infrastructure Development

BUA Group Plans to Build 200,000 Bpd Capacity Refinery in Akwa Ibom

Belarus President pledges new oil, gas infrastructure by 2025

Shell Petroleum Opens Dialogue with Communities on Development Initiatives

Environment

Shell Petroleum Opens Dialogue with Communities on Development Initiatives

China Completes Construction of $3.17bn UHV Electricity Line

COVID-19: NLNG Assures Host Communities, Rivers State

Developing Gas Pipeline Infrastructure In Nigeria Is the Responsibility of Government – Nwaozuzu

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

Afreximbank, ITFC Partner to Create Standards Ahead of AfCFTA

Corona virus: Lagos Nigeria develops Blueprint for Healthcare Infrastructure

Tele-healthcare Will Boost Nigeria’s Rural Health Infrastructure – Iguve

ECA Launches Africa Communication and Information Platform (ACIP) for Health and Economic Action

Housing

FG, Lagos Move to Restore Festac Master Plan & Infrastructure

Housing Development Will Lift Economy – REDAN

Construction of Tower with World’s Longest Cantilever in Dubai Over 30% Complete

FGN/NOVONE Social Housing Estate Ready for Acquisition

Infrastructure

We’ll Complete Lagos-Badagry Expressway, Sanwo-Olu Assures

Japaul to Commence Gold Mining in 12 Locations in Nigeria

European Commission Commits €54 Million for Sustainable Transport Infrastructure

FEC Approves Completion of Oyo-Ogbomosho Road

Infrastructure Financing

African Development Bank to Fund Rwanda Coding Academy

FG Commits N78.96 billion on Aviation Infrastructure Development Roadmap in 2021

European Commission Commits €54 Million for Sustainable Transport Infrastructure

Access Bank Commissions Oniru Road Project in Partnership with Lagos State Government

Interview

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

Maritime

Gulf of Guinea: Nigeria, Equatorial Guinea Signs Agreement on Maritime Security

Nigerian Seaports to Commence 24-Hour Operations

Nigeria Plans to Build Shipyard in its Bayelsa State

FG to Install Large Size Cargo Scanners in Onne & Tin Can Ports

News & Analysis

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

Covid-19 Management: Europe’s Economy May Recover Faster than US – JPMorgan, Goldman Sachs

Hydrogen Fuel Economy Is Finally Going Mainstream

The Oil & Gas Sector Could Already be in Terminal Decline

Opinion

How Can Foreign Technology Investors Benefit from China’s New Infrastructure Plan?

Our Infrastructure Renaissance – How To Seize Real Opportunity?

$2.8 BILLION AKK PIPELINE PROJECT: BUHARI STRIKES AGAIN! BY FEMI ADESINA

Power

CBN Creates Intervention Fund for Solar Energy Infrastructure Development

Infrastructure Vandalism: EEDC Wants Customers to Help Protect Installations

Nigeria Approves €18.94 mn Counterpart Funding for Siemens Upgrade of its Power Infrastructure

World’s largest green hydrogen facility to be constructed in Saudi Arabia

Railway

We’ll Complete Lagos-Badagry Expressway, Sanwo-Olu Assures

European Commission Commits €54 Million for Sustainable Transport Infrastructure

Lagos-Ibadan Standard Gauge Rail Ready by December

CCECC Completes Laying of Track for Lagos-Ibadan Railway Project

Roads

We’ll Complete Lagos-Badagry Expressway, Sanwo-Olu Assures

Construction of Agege Pen-Cinema Flyover is 90% completed.

FEC Approves Completion of Oyo-Ogbomosho Road

Sanwo-Olu Flags Off Reconstruction of Ibeju Lekki-Epe Highway

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

Governor Sanwo-Olu of Lagos Unveils First Electric Car in Nigeria

African Development Bank to Fund Rwanda Coding Academy

Ade Bajomo Becomes President of FinTechNGR Explains Technology and Innovation will Drive Nigeria’s Banking Sector Post-COVID

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

Telecom

MTN Nigeria, 9Mobile to Test Run E-SIM as NCC Grants Approval

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

Nokia Enables Ultra-Fast 5G Services for Vodacom South Africa Customers with 5G Radio

InfraCos: NCC Reviewing Framework & Funding Options

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

Transportation

We’ll Complete Lagos-Badagry Expressway, Sanwo-Olu Assures

EndSARS Violent Protest: BRT Operators Count Losses

China Unveils Plan for New Energy Vehicle Industry

China to Boost Smart Infrastructure in Transport Sector

Urban Renewal

Access Bank Commissions Oniru Road Project in Partnership with Lagos State Government

Lagos 4th Mainland Bridge: Julius Berger, CCECC, 8 others Scale First hurdle

President Buhari Commissions Ore-Interchange Flyover, Assures FG Will Sustain Massive Investments in Infrastructure

Lagos State and Lagosians are culpable for the pipe-line explosion disaster in Abule Ado – Tony Alabi

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

European Commission Commits €54 Million for Sustainable Transport Infrastructure

Cloud Infrastructure Services Market Record $5 Billion Incremental Growth in Q2

China Unveils Plan for New Energy Vehicle Industry

Google Unveils its First 5G Phones, Cuts Price on Base Pixel Model