infrastructure development
18 Mar
After months of persistent lobbying and advocacy by the member representing Ideato Federal Constituency of Imo State in the House of Representatives, Hon. Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere, the Federal Government has finally captured and included the worsening Umuchima Ideato gully erosion in the 2024 budget and supplementary budget. The Federal Government is at the threshold of…
18 Mar
Member representing Ideato Federal Constituency of Imo State in the House of Representatives, Hon. Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere, has expressed deep gratitude to the federal government for allocating funds to address the worsening Umuchima gully erosion in the 2024 budget. In a statement, Ugochinyere lauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for including budgetary provisions in both the…
17 Mar
The Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC), has lauded the remarkable achievement of Calabar Port irrespective inherent challenges. The Director-General, Mr Michael Ohiani, stated this when members of the commission visited the management of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) and terminal operators in Calabar. Ohiani stated that despite inherent infrastructure challenges, the port had been able…
27 Feb
The Nigerian Association of Road Transport Owners (NARTO) and the Petroleum Tanker Drivers (PTD) have given a nod to Zamfara State government’s decision to build vehicle transit parks as component of the ongoing Urban Renewal Project. “I have directed the construction of trailer parks at two entrances to Gusau: one on the Funtua-Gusau road and…
26 Feb
Governor Dauda Lawal has directed the immediate employment of 250 workers for the Zamfara Road Traffic Agency (ZAROTA) to enhance ongoing road constructions as part of the administration's urban renewal projects. A statement by the governor’s spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris, said Lawal made the disclosure on Monday when he chaired the 16th session of the…
8 Feb
Snake Island Integrated Free Zone (SIIFZ) has reaffirmed its commitment to Nigeria’s economic advancement and attracting foreign direct investments (FDIs) into the country.
8 Feb
In the labyrinth of Nigeria's economic landscape, a pervasive wave of hardship has engulfed the nation, leaving its citizens navigating through soaring costs, diminished purchasing power, and profound lifestyle adjustments. The complex interplay of policy reforms, notably the removal of fuel subsidies and the unification of exchange rates, has ushered in a new era of…
28 Jan
Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the governor of Lagos State, recently made headlines for attending a lavish celebration in Grenada, marking the 50th birthday of prominent businesswoman, Aisha Achimugu. The extravagant event, held on the picturesque Caribbean island, captivated attention with its opulent festivities and luxurious amenities, leaving many curious about the woman behind the spectacle. Aisha Achimugu:…
28 Nov
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, (FCT) Nyesom Wike, has urged consulting engineers to explore opportunities for collaboration, knowledge sharing and the advancement of consulting practices in Nigeria.
13 Aug 2023
Stakeholders would explore how credit rating agencies could help subnational governments and entities access capital markets, attract private sector participation, and lower borrowing costs for infrastructure development at this year’s international rating webinar.
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A Federal High Court, Lagos has adjourned sine die (indefinitely) the suit filed against First Bank Holdings by the bank's shareholder, Olusegun Samuel Onagoruwa, seeking to stop the yearly General Meeting of the bank.
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Ahead of the September Edo state governorship poll, candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Monday Okpebholo has pledged to transform the state into an economic powerhouse in Nigeria.
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KPMG has announced the cancellation of job offers to some foreign graduates in the United Kingdom (UK). KPMG took this step following the decision of the UK government to tighten visa rules for overseas workers in a bid to cut record immigration. The Financial Times reports that one of the UK’s biggest graduate employers, the…