…markets. Industry operators, however, warn that without lower financing costs, improved infrastructure, better logistics and stronger government support for local raw material development, the country's manufacturing sector may struggle to fully harness opportunities under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFT…

…remain critical enablers of instability, diverting essential resources from security infrastructure and eroding public trust. "The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission plays a pivotal role in curtailing this threat. "By safeguarding public funds, strengthening institutional integrity, and…

…largely in economic reforms, education, healthcare, agriculture, energy, digital infrastructure, financial inclusion and social protection. The single largest approval came in June 2024, when the World Bank approved a $2.25bn financing package comprising the $1.5bn Nigeria Reforms for Economic Stabilisation to Enable T…

…meant for military equipment, intelligence capabilities, policing, disaster management, infrastructure, and essential public services. It weakens institutions, erodes public trust, and creates conditions that criminal and extremist groups readily exploit. This is why the work of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commis…

…Transit system and the Eko Atlantic City project as examples of long-term planning and infrastructure development. He also commended the ongoing Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project, describing road infrastructure as a key driver of economic growth. Hamzat called on political leaders to embrace patriotism and pursue p…

…of the All Progressives Congress (APC) State Chairmen's Forum during their visit to key infrastructure projects in the state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that members of the forum visited the deputy governor at his residence in Ikoyi. Decrying criticism of Tinubu by some presidential candidates, Hamzat sai…

…the Computer Science Complex is expected to strengthen Al-Qalam University's digital infrastructure, improve research and practical training in computing disciplines, and reinforce the institution's position as one of northern Nigeria's emerging centres for technology education.

…to take advantage of the mineral-rich community, peaceful environment and growing infrastructure to establish businesses. Okpella, located in Edo North, is rich in solid mineral deposits, most notably limestone, which has earned it the nickname "Home of Cement." The area also holds abundant reserves of gold, granite, m…

…Technology facilities. "These projects are designed to complement existing infrastructure provided by the government," Shaibu added. The Army Chief expressed delight at the large turnout at the event, describing it as a reflection of solidarity with the Nigerian Army and a demonstration of a shared understanding of the…

…as part of efforts to strengthen its board with expertise in finance, governance, infrastructure and corporate law. The appointments were disclosed in a statement issued by the company on Sunday and signed by the Company Secretary, Bello Abdullahi. According to the statement, both appointments took effect on July 1, 20…

…and newborn care equipment, commodities and delivery kits, and inspected ongoing infrastructure projects. Speaking during the inauguration, the Chief Medical Director of ATBUTH, Prof. Yusuf Bara, described the Clinical Trial Centre as a landmark achievement for the institution. He said, "The Clinical Trial Centre is a…

…capital budgets for some agencies and the Federal Capital Territory, security and infrastructure interventions, disaster response programmes, and debt servicing obligations among expenditures authorised by law. "These expenditures are neither secret nor illegal. They are established by law, disclosed in various fiscal…

…will disappear." The IMF said the unreported expenditure was linked to major government infrastructure projects executed outside the formal budget framework, warning that the practice complicates fiscal and monetary policy coordination, weakens oversight and transparency, and obscures the true size of Nigeria's fiscal…

…and recyclers; and Keep It Cool, a Kenyan startup building solar-powered cold-chain infrastructure for fish and poultry farmers. The firm disclosed that it invests exclusively through equity, typically writing $200,000 pre-seed cheques before reserving additional capital for follow-on rounds. Although it invests across…

…measures that do little to boost agricultural productivity or transform rural infrastructure. We need to adopt policies that address the structural barriers to agricultural productivity and transform our land resources into agro-industrial output. We can overcome hunger and poverty if we urgently shift our focus from c…

…Szymanski, population size alone does not guarantee footballing success, as wealth, infrastructure and historical know-how also play significant roles. Szymanski, co-author of the best-selling book, Soccernomics, noted that most nations require a minimum annual average income per capita of about $15,000 (N22.9m) to com…

…now believe the anticipated dividends of democracy have not been delivered, citing poor infrastructure, limited federal presence, youth unemployment and the absence of impactful constituency projects, including the deteriorating Okeigbo-Ifetedo Bridge linking Ondo and Osun states. The stakeholders declared their suppor…

…of rainfall, compounded by climate change, will continue to overwhelm existing drainage infrastructure unless governments invest more aggressively in flood control and environmental management. The recent incidents have also renewed concerns over the country's level of preparedness, especially as the peak flooding peri…

…act of God." The situation, he said, is worsened by the collapse of secondary healthcare infrastructure in the area. According to him, the Egbema General Hospital has been abandoned for more than a decade. During a visit, Sunday PUNCH observed buildings overtaken by weeds, abandoned wards and offices, with only the mor…

…owes Nigerians an important clarification, so we do not mix up church offerings with infrastructure funding, the Auditor-General will be querying three months from now. And then we come to her diagnosis, which suggests that she has come to teach Nigerians resilience. Nigerians are among the hardest working people anywh…

…in aquaculture, hatcheries, feed production, processing, cold-chain logistics and export infrastructure could reduce imports, conserve foreign exchange, create more than 500,000 jobs and position Nigeria as a leading exporter of fisheries products. Dangote stated this in Lagos while speaking at the recent Second Quarte…

…open defecation and seasonal flooding. UNICEF has repeatedly warned that poor sanitation infrastructure remains one of the most underestimated drivers of child mortality in Nigeria, particularly in informal settlements and rural communities where clean water access is inconsistent. Health workers note that diarrhoea be…

…it will stimulate investment in the data centre ecosystem. It will create jobs, increase infrastructure development, and reduce capital flight. It will also reduce foreign exchange pressures because organisations will no longer need to spend as much on offshore hosting services. The policy will drive competition among…

…1,000 kilometres across the six geopolitical zones under the Federal Government's Roads Infrastructure Tax Credit Scheme. Dangote said the projects were valued at about N3tn and noted that the Bama-Banki and Dikwa-Gamboru-Ngala roads would open up the economy, facilitate military operations, improve security and attrac…

…for improved security in farming communities as well as increased investment in rural infrastructure and agricultural productivity. He further urged policymakers to prioritise production-driven economic policies aimed at expanding cultivated land and increasing agro-industrial output. According to him, Nigeria possesse…