…was a need to increase investment in cold storage, aggregation centres and logistics infrastructure to reduce post-harvest losses and limit sharp seasonal increases in food prices. They said Nigeria needed a coordinated cold chain that could preserve perishable produce after harvest and move it to markets when needed,…

…instruments within three years. The strategy rests on six thematic areas: MSME finance, infrastructure, women and gender, youth and skills, climate and sustainability, and the digital economy.Make PUNCH part of your everyday experience.Add us to your Preferred Sources Olusi said MSMEs received 41 per cent of the 2025 f…

…a N10m cash prize and a brand-new Honda HR-V. The winner’s package also includes N30m in infrastructure for the winning teacher’s school, a one-year supply of Maltina, and international capacity-building training. The finalists emerged after a second-phase assessment of 213 teachers by the panel of judges, following 2,…

…and curricula were not inclusive. They also said schools needed to restructure their infrastructure to provide suitable pathways and facilities for neurodivergent children. The panellists identified teacher training as essential to helping educators support children with autism, ADHD, dyslexia and other learning differ…

…translating stability into faster and more inclusive growth through private investment, infrastructure development and increased domestic production. “The task now is to turn stability into accelerated, inclusive growth,” Oyedele said. He explained that the government was seeking to move away from reliance on public bo…

…on Media and Publicity to the Minister of Power, Adeola Labzy, on Thursday said the new infrastructure would ease pressure on overloaded substations, improve bulk electricity supply and provide capacity to serve previously unmet demand. At Walalambe, the project provides 80MW of capacity through two 40MVA transformers,…

…Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has warned that rising cyberattacks on maritime infrastructure could disrupt cargo movement, threaten international trade and inflict significant economic losses on Nigeria and other African countries.Managing Director of the NPA, Dr Abubakar Dantsoho, raised the concern at the African Po…

…strengthen the scheme through stakeholder engagement, sensitisation, improved laboratory infrastructure and enhanced measurement capabilities at the National Metrology Institute. Okeke also highlighted the introduction of a new MANCAP logo in March 2025 to improve consumer recognition and brand visibility. He said the…

…had wounded 15 people in the Ukrainian capital. He said the strikes had damaged metro infrastructure at the Pivdenny Bridge, which officials said had restricted traffic between parts of the city. Ukraine’s air force posted a warning in the early hours of “more ballistic missiles towards Kyiv” and instructed residents t…

…operations could support demand at the newly commissioned fuel facility.Ekiti targets infrastructure upgradesGovernor Biodun Oyebanji, who presided over the event, pledged continued government support for the airport and private investors.He said the state aimed to complete ongoing airport upgrades before the end of 20…

…State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has commended President Bola Tinubu for prioritising major infrastructure projects expected to strengthen transportation, trade and economic development in Northern Nigeria. The governor made the commendation while representing the President at the commissioning of Section III of the Abuja–K…

…Arabia to exercise extreme caution following attacks on civilian airports and critical infrastructure in the kingdom. On October 7, PUNCH reported that Houthi attacks on Saudi airports killed three people and injured 36. The Houthis claimed responsibility for attacks on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh and A…

…latest acquisition comes as Kenya seeks private investment to strengthen its energy infrastructure and raise government revenue.On Tuesday, President Ruto disclosed that private investors had acquired a 25% stake in the country’s pipeline network from public entities, although he did not name the buyers.Earlier this ye…

…on NIMechE to sustain its contribution to public policies on manufacturing, energy, infrastructure and industrial development, while upholding professional ethics, competence, safety and service to humanity. He identified automation, robotics, artificial intelligence, renewable energy, advanced manufacturing and smart…

…authorities to give greater “priority to safeguarding the environment and improving infrastructure in the area.”Rivers govt inspects Eleme gas pipeline explosion site

…themed, ‘‘Feeding the Future: Resilient Food Systems, Smarter Value Chains & Cold-Chain Infrastructure’’, Managing Director of Mystrose Agro Commodities Ltd and NovaChill, Babatunde Niran-Aluko, said building cold storage at scale requires at least £600 per tonne. Sokoto alone, according to him, produces about 400,000…

…us to your Preferred Sources “Education should be treated as productive national infrastructure, with investment directed not only towards classrooms and curricula but also towards laboratories, workshops, research, digital infrastructure, technical personnel, innovation and industry partnerships.” He urged the Nationa…

…and household welfare. Savings matter only when converted into productive investment, infrastructure, efficient public transport and targeted support for vulnerable households. “Nigeria should, therefore, assess both options against affordability, fiscal sustainability, energy security and public value. Any restoration…

…issues. “The integrity of the telecommunications industry depends not only on network infrastructure but also on the quality, safety and compliance of the devices that access and are used on these networks. For this reason, Type Approval is not merely a regulatory requirement. It is a vital mechanism for protecting con…

…governments to work together on flooding and other climate challenges through better infrastructure and mitigation measures.WorldFish Country Representative in Nigeria, Dr Charles Nyangbe, pointed out that the country had attracted about $2.5bn in climate-related funding so far, well below estimated needs. He said nort…

The head of the Department of Public Health, Babcock University, Ilisan Remo, Prof. Oyewole Oyerinde, has lamented the poor state of Nigeria’s public health system, saying millions of Nigerians lack access to basic necessities, including clean water, decent housing and nearby healthcare facilities. Prof Oyerinde made t…

…Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Captain Olugbemiga Abidoye, said port infrastructure alone was insufficient to achieve maritime excellence. He noted that Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS) were already being developed and tested across the global shipping industry. The former ship captain warned t…

…be given to primary healthcare, essential medicines, medical equipment, healthcare infrastructure, disease prevention, and the recruitment and retention of qualified personnel. “The government should also strengthen public-private partnerships that expand access to quality healthcare without compromising patient safety…

…years at the helm, his administration focused on human development and the expansion of infrastructure across Delta State.Family pays tributeThe family acknowledged the outpouring of grief from across Delta State and Nigeria, and said they were grateful to God for the life Uduaghan lived and the service he rendered to…

…the vulnerability of electricity supply to disturbances affecting transmission infrastructure and the interconnected operations of power plants. However, NISO had earlier dismissed claims that the national grid had collapsed, with an official telling The PUNCH that the reported outages could have resulted from local is…