In a bid to ensure tighter security of crude oil and gas assets and infrastructure across the Niger Delta, stakeholders

…suggest the CBN increasingly views major payment companies as critical financial infrastructure rather than simply technology startups. That distinction matters because the role of fintechs has changed dramatically. A decade ago, most payment companies were niche service providers. Today, some process transaction volum…

…and modernization of the hospital. They requested urgent repairs of damaged infrastructure, provision of modern medical equipment, installation of solar power systems, construction of a reliable water supply through boreholes, and the provision of basic theatre equipment. They also urged the government to deploy additi…

…also need to be streamlined to reduce delays and logistics costs." "Investments in infrastructure and industrial processing zones are needed to promote value addition." The group added that expanding exports of processed agricultural products and light manufacturing goods would help Nigeria maximise opportunities under…

…back-to-back. "Governor Oyebanji's first term was marked by significant strides in infrastructure, agriculture, youth employment, education, healthcare, and rural development under his agenda. "The renewed mandate is therefore a clear vote of confidence in continuity, stability, and people-centred governance," the Pres…

…State and captured the project in the 2024 budget as part of efforts to expand aviation infrastructure across the country. He spoke at the official unveiling of two Boeing 737-800NG aircraft acquired by United Nigeria Airlines in Lagos. The minister said the decision followed his recommendation to President Bola Tinubu…

…Mrs Monisola Afuye, for a second term, adding that the action would facilitate more infrastructure and other development across the state. According to him, the continuity of Governor Oyebanji in the state will witness further transformation strides in roads, education, health, agriculture, civil service and other sect…

…facing the sector, including insecurity, poor transportation systems, weak market infrastructure, climate-related challenges, and limited access to finance. He stated that the Katsina State Government was already taking deliberate steps to address some of these challenges through market upgrades, improved agricultural…

…Tinubu noted that Governor Oyebanji's first term was marked by significant strides in infrastructure, agriculture, youth employment, education, healthcare, and rural development under the BAO agenda. The renewed mandate is therefore a clear vote of confidence in continuity, stability, and people-centred governance. Pre…

…and transform it into a more functional workspace for members. "We have plans to attract infrastructure development. We intend to build a guest house that will further enhance members' welfare. "We also want to create opportunities for social and recreational activities, giving lawyers avenues to unwind beyond their le…

…the energy needed to compete globally," he said. The governor also highlighted ongoing infrastructure projects such as the Lekki Deep Sea Port, Dangote Refinery, Lagos International Financial Centre project, and the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, describing them as key to strengthening Lagos' global competitiveness. He…

…term, the slogan had become "Next Level." Buhari's campaign pointed to progress on infrastructure, the N-Power scheme, and incremental security gains in the North-East. By 2020, Nigeria's unemployment rate had risen from 14.2 per cent in Q4 2016 to 27.1 per cent in Q2 2020, according to the National Bureau of Statistic…

…in a vacuum. Nigerian voters operate within a political environment shaped by stomach infrastructure, weak party institutionalisation, limited access to reliable information, vote-buying, ethnic and religious mobilisation, and constrained electoral options. In many cases, citizens are choosing among candidates who offe…

…policies, but uncertainty makes it difficult to build sustainable businesses. Poor infrastructure, logistics challenges, and limited access to credit also increase the cost of doing business. Many founders are forced to become CEOs, operations managers, and problem solvers all at once. Many young Nigerians are leaving…

…investments in modern Ground Support Equipment, GSE, workforce development and strategic infrastructure expansion. This was disclosed at the 16th edition of the company's Annual General Meeting. In terms of profitability, SAHCO reported a Profit Before Tax, PBT, of approximately N12.007 billion, compared to N6.486 bill…

…track criminal activities. He argued that Nigeria must invest in data centres and other infrastructure required to store and process data locally, adding that Nigeria had conditions that could attract data centre investment, including available land and proximity to water, but decision-makers were not engaging the righ…

...Says state's $259.75bn economy, infrastructure investments make it a sub-national giantBakare, others advocate regional interdependence for Nigeria's prosperity By Olasunkanmi Akoni LAGOS - Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has declared that Lagos is strategically positioned as Africa's leading geo-economic hub, leveragin…

…performance and delivery. During his tenure as Governor of Rivers State, numerous infrastructure projects were executed, including roads, bridges, schools, healthcare facilities, and urban renewal initiatives. His administration was widely associated with visible development and an unwavering commitment to project comp…

…keep victims there." Drawing comparisons with surveillance arrangements protecting oil infrastructure in the Niger Delta, Austines proposed the establishment of specialised forest-monitoring operations. "We have organisations monitoring pipelines every day. Why can't we have something similar monitoring forests?" He ad…

…better emergency response systems and sustained investment in rural security infrastructure. Technology may also play a growing role. Early warning systems, surveillance capabilities and enhanced communication networks could significantly improve response times during future emergencies. Yet experts cautioned that secu…

…anyone want to puke. Isaac Brown, for instance, asked Bwala if he hadn't seen the road infrastructure in Oyo State, much of which impacts local administration. While I say that the state can still do more, yet, because I have been in Ibadan for over 30 years, I know the people recognize that no previous governor in the…

…by chronic generation shortfalls, an unreliable gas supply, and transmission infrastructure so fragile that it could not evacuate available power. Distribution companies were burdened by massive losses and a metering deficit of over four million. Worst of all, the value chain was drowning in legacy debt. The result was…

…that Toronto offers strategic advantages, including strong partnerships, world-class infrastructure, international visibility and economic support capable of helping the awards attain the scale that African music deserves on the global stage. While acknowledging concerns from stakeholders and fans at home, Animashaun e…

…the killing of civilians, the violence against ethnic groups, and the targeting of infrastructure must stop. “Civilians must be allowed to leave freely and safely and humanitarian actors to have rapid, safe and unhindered access,” the statement added. Sudan: UN, EU fear mass atrocities in El Obeid after El Fasher massa…

…Niger’s security and stability and threatening the safety of citizens and vital infrastructure. The government expressed solidarity with the West African nation, declaring its rejection of all forms of terrorism, extremism, and violence, regardless of their motives or justifications. Tripoli called for enhanced regiona…