Tag: #Infrastructure
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OTTI UNVEILS SME VILLAGE, HEALTH & INFRA BOOST IN ABIA
From a new SME hub in Aba to 277 functional PHCs statewide, Gov. Alex Otti says Abia is entering a new phase of industrial and social renewal. Speaking at his February media parley in Umuahia, Alex Otti announced approval for an SME Village and Innovation Hub in Aba — a centre designed to power small…
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FCT BUS TERMINALS READY TO LAUNCH, WAITING FEC APPROVAL
Abuja commuters may soon ride in style! Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, says the three newly built bus and taxi terminals in Kugbo, Mabushi, and CBD will start operations once the Federal Executive Council (FEC) approves qualified private operators. The terminals, built at ₦51 billion, were completed in 2025 but remain…
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SOUTHEAST UNVEILS 25-YEAR DEVELOPMENT BLUEPRINT AS SHETTIMA LAUNCHES VISION 2050
VP Shettima pledges jobs, infrastructure, and diaspora investment for regional growth. Vice-President Kashim Shettima on Wednesday in Enugu inaugurated a 25-year development blueprint for the South-East, calling the region a key pillar of Nigeria’s economic future. As part of the plan, President Bola Tinubu approved the creation of the South East Investment Company Ltd, designed…
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HOUSE LAUNCHES PROBE INTO AIRPORT, SEAPORT CONCESSIONS
Are Nigeria’s ports and airports delivering value? The House wants answers! Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Abbas Tajudeen, has inaugurated an ad hoc committee to investigate the performance of concessionaires managing federal airports and seaports from 2006 to 2025. Speaking through Rep. Loari Kwamoti, Tajudeen said the review is part of the House’s…
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OGUN @50: ABIODUN HAILS TINUBU FOR DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT
Governor credits presidential backing for the state’s rapid growth and infrastructure boom. At Ogun State’s 50th anniversary banquet, Governor Dapo Abiodun praised President Bola Tinubu for consistently approving development initiatives, saying his support has propelled the state’s rise to prominence. “I thank Mr. President for making me not just a superstar, but a rockstar,” Abiodun…
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LAGOS COURTS INVESTORS AT NIGERIA–UAE FORUM
Sanwo-Olu promises a business-friendly Lagos as city positions itself for global investment. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Monday urged local and international investors to explore Lagos’ vast opportunities, pledging supportive policies, robust infrastructure, and a secure environment. Speaking at the Nigeria–UAE Investment Forum, ‘Investopia Global Africa’, the governor highlighted key projects including the Lekki Deep Sea…
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FCT CONTRACTORS DEMAND PAYMENT OF N5.2BN DEBT FROM WIKE
Contractors warn of protests as unpaid bills strain families and livelihoods. Contractors working on FCTA projects have urged Minister Nyesom Wike to settle over N5.2 billion owed, saying delayed payments are causing severe hardships. Speaking at a news conference in Abuja, Adebola Benson, Chairman of Indigenous Contractors, said many members are struggling to provide for…
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FG KICKS OFF EMERGENCY ROAD PROJECTS IN KADUNA
Big relief for commuters and businesses The Federal Government has commissioned multiple emergency and special intervention road projects across Kaduna State, signaling fresh momentum in fixing key transport corridors and easing traffic headaches. The projects include the repaired Taban Sani Road in Makarfi, Mahuta NNPC Pipeline Road to Army Post Service Housing in Chikun, and…
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YUSUF TO TINUBU: KANO NEEDS BACKUP ON SECURITY, MEGA PROJECTS
Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf has met President Bola Tinubu in Abuja, seeking stronger federal support to tackle rising insecurity in parts of the state and push key infrastructure projects. At the closed-door meeting, Yusuf briefed the President on security concerns, including the recent killing of a housewife and her children, and called for closer…
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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…
