Tag: #Infrastructure
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LIGHT UP ABUJA: WIKE INAUGURATES HYBRID SOLAR STREETLIGHT PROJECT TO BOOST SECURITY AND CUT COSTS
Abuja’s nights to shine bright with solar-powered lights featuring anti-vandal tech, securing the capital’s future. FCT Minister Nyesom Wike launched the “Light up Abuja” project, installing integrated hybrid solar streetlights across key districts and expressways to reduce crime and maintenance costs. The system includes surveillance modules and a control room to deter vandalism. Covering areas…
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NIGERIA’S HEALTH SYSTEM UNDERPERFORMS AT 45%, BELOW AFRICAN AVERAGE
Despite reforms, Nigeria’s healthcare faces huge gaps in funding, infrastructure, and coverage. The African Health Observatory Platform (AHOP) reveals Nigeria’s health system performs at just 45%, lagging behind the African average of 56%. Despite spending reforms, government health expenditure remains among the lowest in Africa, with 80% of infrastructure dysfunctional and private providers delivering 70%…
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FG HAILS 40% GROWTH IN RAIL AND WATER TRANSPORTATION
Nigeria’s transport overhaul drives economic recovery and infrastructure boom. President Bola Tinubu praised remarkable progress in rail and water transport over the past 28 months, underscoring sustained investments in infrastructure. Rail grew by over 40% and water transport by 27%, with the Kano-Katsina-Maradi and Kaduna-Kano standard gauge rail projects nearing completion. Major highway projects and…
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TINUBU DECLARES NIGERIA’S ECONOMIC TURNAROUND; WORST IS OVER
President Tinubu assures Nigerians that economic pains are easing and stability is returning. President Bola Tinubu marked Nigeria’s 65th Independence Day by declaring that the country has “turned the corner” toward prosperity. He acknowledged the tough reforms his administration undertook to rescue a near-collapsed economy and hailed Nigerians’ resilience. Tinubu praised bold policies like fuel…
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TINUBU CELEBRATES 12 ECONOMIC MILESTONES IN 2 YEARS
Nigeria’s economy is booming with strong growth, falling inflation, and booming exports. President Bola Tinubu highlighted 12 key economic achievements during Nigeria’s 65th Independence Day broadcast. GDP grew 4.23% in Q2 2025, the fastest in four years, while inflation dropped to 20.12%. The government surpassed its N20 trillion non-oil revenue target by August, and Nigeria…
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TINUBU HONOURS NIGERIA’S FOUNDING FATHERS, REAFFIRMS VISION
President Tinubu celebrates Nigeria’s 65 years and its destiny as a leading black nation. President Bola Tinubu marked Nigeria’s 65th Independence Day by paying tribute to national heroes like Azikiwe, Awolowo, and Balewa, reminding Nigerians of their founding fathers’ dream for a strong, united nation leading Africa and the black race globally. Acknowledging challenges, he…
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GOV. OKPEBHOLO REAFFIRMS PARTNERSHIP WITH EDO DIASPORA TO DRIVE INVESTMENT AND GROWTH
Global collaboration fuels Edo’s sustainable development and innovation. Governor Monday Okpebholo emphasized fostering strong ties with Edo indigenes abroad at the “Edo State Global Investment Summit 2025” in Glasgow. Showcasing achievements like school renovations and infrastructure projects, he called for unity and practical governance to turn global funding into local impact. A $250 million investment…
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EGYPT SEEKS TO DEEPEN COOPERATION WITH ZIMBABWE IN BROADCASTING AND DEVELOPMENT
Egypt plans to strengthen ties with Zimbabwe, focusing on development and training in public broadcasting, healthcare, agriculture, water purification, tourism, and housing. Egyptian Ambassador Salwa Mowafi and Zimbabwe’s Minister Jenfan Muswere discussed expanding collaboration across these strategic sectors. Both nations aim to boost political, economic, and technical cooperation, with a special emphasis on modernizing media…
