10 h. ago Globacom Promotes Broadband Investment, Infrastructure Security at Commission’s Roundtable

Telecommunications giant, Globacom, has thrown its weight behind Nigeria’s digital development efforts at the ongoing Nigerian Communications Commission’s (NCC) business roundtable on Broadband Investment and Protection of Critical Information Infrastructure. The roundtable began on Wednesday at the NCC Headquarters in Abuja with the theme “Right of Way and Protection of Broadband Infrastructure – The Road […]

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16 h. ago Telecom: Tariff Hike Has Atttracted $1bn Investments, Says Maida

The Federal Government has disclosed that the recent increase in tariffs in the Nigerian telecommunications sector has attracted an investment valued at $1 billion to boost broadband coverage and capacity in the country, despite initial fears about the hike. The Executive Vice Chairman (EVC/CEO) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr Aminu Maida, disclosed this […]

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25 h. ago NCC boss urges states to align policies, safeguard infrastructure to boost broadband investment

By Chinenye Anuforo The Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Aminu Maida, has called on state governments to align their policies on Right of Way (RoW) and step up protection of telecom infrastructure to fast-track broadband investment and digital inclusion across Nigeria. Speaking at the Business Roundtable on Improving Investments in […] The post NCC boss urges states to align policies, safeguard infrastructure to boost broadband investment appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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27 h. ago House Of Reps Want Security Infrastructure Of Rural Communities Strengthened

The House of Representatives has urged the Federal Ministry of Interior and the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) to establish, upgrade and adequately equip police outposts and security stations in identified rural flashpoints across Kebbi State and other affected parts of the country. This was sequel to the adoption of a motion on “Need to Strengthen […]

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30 h. ago Insecurity: Kebbi Rep calls for enhanced rural policing, security facilities

From Shafa’atu Suleiman, Sokoto Amid rising insecurity in Kebbi State, the member representing Birnin Kebbi, Kalgo, and Bunza Federal Constituency, Hon. Ibrahim Mohammed, has called on the Federal Government to strengthen rural policing and improve security infrastructure to protect lives and property. Presenting a motion of urgent national importance on the floor of the House […] The post Insecurity: Kebbi Rep calls for enhanced rural policing, security facilities appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago PINL, security agencies foil attempts to breach pipeline in Niger Delta

• Stakeholders demand expansion of PINL mandate From Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa   The Pipeline Infrastructure Nigeria Limited (PINL) has disclosed that security agencies, in collaboration with stakeholders, have foiled attempts to breach some sections of pipeline in Eleme and Bonny. General Manager of Community Relations and Stakeholders Engagement at PINL, Dr. Akpos Mezeh, who disclosed […] The post PINL, security agencies foil attempts to breach pipeline in Niger Delta appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago “Nigeria now a place that’s exciting to invest”, says Bayo Ogunlesi

President Bola Tinubu has secured a powerful endorsement from Nigerian-American billionaire and global infrastructure titan, Adebayo Ogunlesi, a development that read more “Nigeria now a place that’s exciting to invest”, says Bayo Ogunlesi

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2 w. ago Kyari urges investment in irrigation to transform agriculture across Sahel Region

Abubakar Kyari, Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, has described irrigation and water infrastructure as critical enablers for transforming subsistence read more Kyari urges investment in irrigation to transform agriculture across Sahel Region

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3 w. ago Global investors bet on Africa as ARISE IIP closes $700m transaction

By Chinenye Anuforo ARISE Integrated Industrial Platforms (ARISE IIP), the developer of the IPR Free Zone in partnership with Ogun State, has completed a landmark $700 million capital raise, securing one of the largest private infrastructure transactions in Africa to date. The deal brings Vision Invest, a leading Saudi Arabian infrastructure investor and developer, into […] The post Global investors bet on Africa as ARISE IIP closes $700m transaction appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago ARISE IIP secures $700m in landmark deal, adds Saudi’s Vision Invest

ARISE Integrated Industrial Platforms (ARISE IIP) has completed a $700 million capital raise, one of the largest private infrastructure transactions read more ARISE IIP secures $700m in landmark deal, adds Saudi’s Vision Invest

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