Financial technology giant, OPay, has pulled back the curtain on the complex engineering infrastructure driving its payment ecosystem, revealing a technical shift that has elevated transaction success rates to 99.9 per cent while slashing processing times to under one second. Speaking at a recent media engagement in La…

…to zero‑tolerance policies on infractions and accelerated the deployment of robust tech infrastructures. However, there have been downsides, according to Anorum, “We have seen heightened cases of fraud, poor customer service, banks’ neglect of small businesses and development sectors, and charges that are inexplicable.…

…The administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has initiated four significant road infrastructure projects across Nigeria since taking office in May 2023, spanning coastal, northern, and southern corridors of the country.The projects cover thousands of kilometres of new and upgraded highway networks, with varying le…

…dangerously exposed,” Krug said. “We know what works, strong laws and enforcement, safe infrastructure and vehicles with particular attention to lowering speed and addressing impaired driving. This declaration means we must all go further and faster.” Under the new UN declaration, countries pledged to establish dedicat…

…to deepen bilateral relations with strategic partners to boost trade, investment, infrastructure development and economic cooperation in line with its foreign policy objectives. This was contained in a statement signed by the Head of Information and Public Relations Department, Office of the Secretary to the Government…

…in collaboration with the International Road Assessment Programme (iRAP) to improve infrastructure safety using the globally recognised Safe System Approach. "He also underscored Nigeria's role as host of the Secretariat of the African Association of Road Safety Lead Agencies (AARSLA), providing a continental platform…

…Bab el-Mandeb gateway to the Red Sea should the U.S. continue targeting Iranian power infrastructure. A total closure of the strait would cut global oil supply by 7 percent, as it would prevent the majority of Saudi oil exports from leaving the region. Such a disruption would compound existing cuts to global oil flows…

…investments in the education sector through teacher recruitment, training, improved infrastructure and curriculum development. However, he warned that the resurgence of school abductions poses a serious threat to the gains recorded in the sector, noting that continued attacks could reverse years of progress in educatio…

…huge volumes of waste every day, and government has continued to invest in environmental infrastructure. “However, these investments can only deliver results if residents dispose of waste responsibly,” he said. Omobolaji identified the dumping of refuse on roads, medians, drainage channels and other unauthorised locati…

…working hours, resolution of certification disputes and urgent upgrades to hospital infrastructure and equipment. NARD declared a total and indefinite strike on April 7, 2026, and suspended it a day after. The association further extended the four-week ultimatum to the Federal Government in June 2026 and would review t…

…at the college, describing it as a sustainable strategy for improving educational infrastructure. In a statement on Monday by the Special Assistant to the Minister on Media and Communication, Mr Ikharo Attah, Alausa said this during a strategic inspection of key Federal Government education projects and institutions in…

…without compensation. According to her, attracting investment requires not only infrastructure development but also respect for due process, environmental regulations and the rule of law. On the role of the Lagos State Government, Okengwu maintained that the state should not be blamed for the demolitions, arguing that…

…saying the administration had adopted a responsible borrowing strategy focused on infrastructure development and debt sustainability. According to Vanguard, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Oyedele, stated this while appearing before the Senate Committee on Finance chaired by Senator Sa…

…Summit in Freetown, Sierra Leone, at the weekend. The AAGP is a transformative regional infrastructure project designed to unlock West Africa’s vast natural gas resources, connect them to major demand centres, integrate African energy markets, and establish a strategic development corridor linking West Africa, the Sahe…

…longstanding barriers limiting teachers’ access to professional training, including poor infrastructure, geographical challenges and time constraints. It added, “The initiative leverages mobile technology to overcome barriers such as time constraints, geographical limitations and inadequate infrastructure, enabling edu…

…passed on to consumers.In some northern states, security challenges and poor road infrastructure also contribute to higher transportation costs.Where Nigerians can buy cheaper cooking gasExperts advise consumers to avoid roadside resellers who often add high markups and may under-dispense gas.Instead, Nigerians can get…

…Agency, NAMA, required a larger share of the revenue to upgrade air navigation infrastructure. This development comes as the NCAA expressed fears over the issue and warned that any reduction in its statutory allocation could weaken aviation safety oversight and regulatory effectiveness. Addressing newsmen in Abuja rece…

The Coronation Infrastructure Fund (CIF) has proposed an interim income distribution of N8.985 per unit for the half-year ended June 30, 2026, translating to approximately N789.78 million payable to its 87.9 million outstanding units. The post CIF announces N789.8m H1 distribution as interest income hits N881.8m appear…

…grid. According to him, seamless coordination between system operations and transmission infrastructure is critical to grid security and stability adding that continued cooperation remains essential to improving power system operations and enhancing electricity service delivery nationwide.

…stability, completion of scheduled maintenance, and the absence of significant infrastructure outages during the period. Gas production followed a similar trend, reaching 7.93 bcf per day in May, up from 7.88 bcf/d in May 2025. Non-associated gas contributed 3.98 bcf/d, slightly surpassing associated gas for the first…

…now valued at over ₦130 billion, to a firm without proven experience in aviation infrastructure raises questions about due process and value for money. The initial contract sum was put at ₦99.5 billion. He noted that the state is currently grappling with challenges in the health sector, a shortage of teachers and docto…

…powers, there’s a limit to what an individual can do to develop society,” he said. On infrastructure, the PDP candidate advocated alternative financing models, arguing that governments should move away from excessive borrowing. “You don’t borrow money for infrastructure anymore,” he stated, while promising to construct…

…of several projects cutting across roads, tourism, housing, and administrative infrastructure in various parts of the state.Contents…Approves 10.5km Igogoro-Amachara-Ikpamodo-Okpo-Amaada road project_…1,000 housing units at Enugu Smart City, 18,000 mass housing units at Gateway Estate The government gave the approval d…

…The PDP flagbearer also insisted that governments must adopt innovative approaches to infrastructure development instead of relying solely on borrowing. “For electricity, we will pursue a strong partnership between the government and the private sector. “You don’t borrow money for infrastructure anymore. I will constru…

The Federal Government has unveiled plans to deploy digital identity infrastructure to strengthen transparency, improve security and enhance regulatory oversight in Nigeria’s solid minerals sector through a partnership between the Ministry of Solid Minerals Development and the National Identity Management Commission (N…