Tag: #EconomicGrowth
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FEC APPROVES $125M ISLAMIC BANK LOAN TO BOOST ABIA’S INFRASTRUCTURE DRIVE
The Federal Executive Council has approved a $125 million Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) loan for Abia State’s Integrated Infrastructure Development Project, a key part of a $263.8 million co-financing plan including funds from AfDB and Canada–Africa Development Bank. The project will upgrade over 160km of roads in Aba and Umuahia, tackle erosion issues, and create…
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ENUGU GOV LAUNCHES 100 CNG BUSES, PROMISES 20,000 JOBS AND ECONOMIC BOOST
Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has unveiled 100 modern Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses and five new bus terminals, pledging to create at least 20,000 jobs and drive the state’s GDP toward $30 billion in six years. The new transport system promises affordable, accessible, and seamless travel, supporting schools, markets, and major routes while…
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PRESIDENT TINUBU SET TO VISIT JAPAN AND BRAZIL FOR KEY SUMMITS AND BILATERAL TALKS
President Bola Tinubu leaves Abuja Thursday for official visits to Japan and Brazil, with a brief stop in Dubai. In Japan, he’ll attend TICAD9 in Yokohama from August 20-22, focusing on Africa’s economic transformation, private investment, and sustainable development. He’ll engage world leaders and Japanese CEOs invested or interested in Nigeria. Next, Tinubu heads to…
