Governor Seyi Makinde, has appointed Mr Simiyu Adekola James Adepoju, an engineer as his Special Adviser on Infrastructure, Moses Alao, the governor’s special assistant on Print Media said. The appointment, which took effect from 9 March, was conveyed through a letter signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Mrs Olubamiwo Adeosun. “Prior to his …read more →
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Lagos raises N100bn infrastructure bond for key infrastructure projects
The Lagos state government says it has raised a N100 billion series III bond under its N500 billion bond issuance programme. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the state governor, said the proceeds from the bond will be used to execute key infrastructure projects. Sanwo-Olu said that the signing was Lagos State’s third bond programme; as the state had …read more →
For Buhari Infrastructure Is Key: Osinbajo
The Federal Government will continue to implement game-changing infrastructure projects around the country to connect the nation’s economic zones and drive economic development, according to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN. The Vice President further noted that most of the signature projects of the administration, including the Lagos-Kano Rail, Mambilla Hydro Plant, Second Niger Bridge, amongst …read more →
Enugu Govt Awards over N1.1bn Contracts for Urban, Rural Projects
The Enugu State Executive Council (EXCO) has awarded contracts for more infrastructural developments in the urban and rural areas, worth over N1.1 billion. This is in furtherance of the state government’s renewed vigour in providing democracy dividends to the people of the state. It would be recalled that the state government in the last two …read more →
Oshodi-Abule Egba BRT corridor ready in May, says Gov. Sanwo-Olu
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has beamed a special focus on the on-going construction of the BRT corridor from Oshodi to Abule Egba. The 13.68 kilometre-long route will be completed in May, this year, Sanwo-Olu disclosed while inspecting the project on Sunday. Construction work has resumed on the project, which was started under the last …read more →
In 2020, Lagos’ll invest heavily in waterways, rail transportation, says Sanwo-Olu
Lagos State Government will be pursuing audacious development programmes in 2020, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu revealed in a New Year broadcast. The Governor unveiled his administration’s direction in policies and programmes in the year, disclosing that the Government would be prioritising investment in critical infrastructure with a new vigour. Sanwo-Olu said the State Government was prepared …read more →
IHEDIOHA, GANDUJE WIN AWARDS AT NIDA FOR IMPACTFUL INVESTMENTS IN INFRASTRUCTURE
The Governor of Imo State Rt. Hon. Emeka Ihedioha, (CON) and his Kano State counterpart, Alhaji Abdullahi Umar Ganduje have been recognized for their pragmatic approach, impactful investments and stellar performances in the infrastructure development of their states. Governor Ihedioha was adjudged the Best Governor in Innovative Infrastructure Solutions while Governor Ganduje took home the …read more →
Bad roads: We can’t access N64bn maintenance fund, says FERMA
The Federal Road Maintenance Agency on Tuesday declared that it had been unable to access the over N64bn road maintenance fund that was meant to come from a particular percentage of petroleum products sale. FERMA’s Managing Director, Nurudeen Rafindadi, who disclosed this in Abuja after the inauguration of the board of the agency, noted that …read more →
Gov. Obiano pledges more road infrastructure in Anambra before tenure ends
Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra State has said that his administration will provide more road infrastructure to enhance human and vehicular movement across the state before the end of his tenure in 2021. The Governor said this when he paid an inspection visit to the ongoing construction on the Enugwu-Ukwu link road in Njikoka Local …read more →