Tag: #Infrastructure
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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…
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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…
