The Federal Government is planning more investment in the distribution segment of the power sector. This investment will be in the region of $ 800 million. The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, disclosed this in far-away China when he visited TBEA Southern Power Transmission and Distribution Industry in Beijing, China. The projects which come under …read more →
Infrastructure Financing
Bidders for Warri, Kaduna Refineries must be Debt-free – NNPC
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has set stringent financial requirements for companies vying to operate and maintain the Warri Refining and Petrochemical Company and Kaduna Refining and Petrochemical Company. In the Expression of Interest document released by NNPC on Saturday, only firms with a minimum average annual turnover of $2bn will qualify for the …read more →
AFC to Support Africa’s Largest Methanol Plant in Akwa Ibom
Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) the continent’s leading infrastructure solutions provider, is arranging a project development facility to support Africa’s largest gas-to-methanol plant, to significantly reduce CO2 emissions by offsetting flaring of natural gas and turning it instead into a valuable chemical for solvents, paints, plastics and car parts. AFC has committed to the development stage …read more →
Tinubu Flags off Lagos-Calabar N15trn Highway Project
President Bola Tinubu, on Sunday in Lagos, flagged off the construction of the 700km Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, stating that the project would revolutionize transportation in Nigeria and bolster the unique economic strength of each zone. Tinubu who cut the tape at exactly 6:03pm in Lagos was flanked by Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, Senate President …read more →
FG to Deploy N20trn Pension Fund for Infrastructure Development
The Federal Government has unveiled a strategic plan to harness the N20 trillion pension fund and other locally available resources for infrastructure development in Nigeria. Wale Edun, coordinating minister for the economy and minister of finance, disclosed this at the end of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting chaired by President Bola Tinubu. Edun said …read more →
Wärtsilä to Operate & Maintain 50MW Power Plant in Kogi
Technology group Wärtsilä has signed a ten-year Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Agreement for a captive power plant providing the energy for a Nigerian cement producing facility. The new cement plant is owned by Mangal Industries and is located in Kogi State, Nigeria. The order was booked by Wärtsilä in Q2, 2024. The power plant is critical …read more →
Oyo State, Shell Nigeria Sign $100 Mn Deal for Gas Infrastructure Development
The Oyo State government, in collaboration with Shell Nigeria, has sealed a $100 million contract for the development and distribution of gas infrastructure under the Build-Own-Operate-Transfer (BOOT) model. Governor Seyi Makinde announced the milestone via his X platform, revealing that the signing ceremony took place in London. Makinde provided insights into the project, highlighting its …read more →
Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway: NASS Assures Ministry of Works of Adequate Budgetary Provision
The National Assembly has assured the Ministry of Works of adequate budgetary provision for the completion of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway which has a contract sum of N1.0 trillion. The Chairman of the Joint National Assembly Committee on Works, Sen. Barinada Mpigi, gave the assurance when he led members of the joint National Assembly Committee …read more →
BOI, IFC Advocate Collaborative Financing to Enhance Nigeria’s Industrialization Agenda
The Bank of Industry (BOI) and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) have stressed the need for joint investment financing to drive infrastructural development in Nigeria’s industrialization agenda. They also stressed the need for enhanced access to funding for businesses, women and youth to support sustainable growth in the country. They said this at the BOI …read more →
Access Bank PLC Signs Landmark Loan Agreement with Japan International Cooperation Agency to Advance Climate Change Measures in Nigeria
Access Bank PLC (Access Bank), Nigeria’s largest commercial bank, has taken a significant stride towards environmental sustainability with the signing of a historic loan agreement with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). Valued at US$ 75 million, the agreement is JICA’s first private sector investment finance in the banking sector in the Sub-Saharan African region. …read more →