98 m. ago Financing agriculture pathway to curbing $10bn food import bill – Kyari

By Chinyere Anyanwu The Minister for Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, has stated that rethinking the country’s module of agricultural financing is critical to building a sustainable non-oil export economy. The minister stated this during the 2025 First Bank Agric & Export Expo held in Lagos yesterday. The programme was themed; “Fundamentals of Building […] The post Financing agriculture pathway to curbing $10bn food import bill – Kyari appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Telecoms sector gets $1bn investment boost after pricing review

Tribune Online Telecoms sector gets $1bn investment boost after pricing review THE Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has said its decision to return to market-driven pricing in the telecoms sector has spurred over one billion dollars in infrastructure investment in 2025. Mr Aminu Maida, Executive Vice-Chairman of the NCC, said this during an interactive session with journalists in Lagos recently. He explained that the policy shift, introduced […] Telecoms sector gets $1bn investment boost after pricing review Tribune Online

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5 h. ago IGP partners ministry for affordable housing for police personnel

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, has proposed a strategic partnership with the Nigeria Police Force for the establishment of a National Task Force. The task force, to be drawn from relevant ministries and agencies in collaboration with the Police, is aimed at safeguarding federal assets […] The post IGP partners ministry for affordable housing for police personnel appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Produce acceptable agric produce to compete internationally, Minister tells Nigerians

Tribune Online Produce acceptable agric produce to compete internationally, Minister tells Nigerians "Infrastructure is not just about roads and ports, but it is about building efficiency into every step of the supply chain.... Produce acceptable agric produce to compete internationally, Minister tells Nigerians Tribune Online

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6 h. ago Abuja’s N2.4trn Centenary City restarts with N750bn Julius Berger deal

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The long-delayed N2.4 trillion Centenary City project in Abuja has officially resumed, with Julius Berger Nigeria Plc awarded a N750 billion contract for the first phase of primary infrastructure. The Managing Director of Centenary City Free Zone Enterprises, Dr Ike Odenigwe, confirmed this in Abuja on Tuesday, August 19, saying the […] The post Abuja’s N2.4trn Centenary City restarts with N750bn Julius Berger deal appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago NGF pledges support to bridge $100bn infrastructural deficit

Tribune Online NGF pledges support to bridge $100bn infrastructural deficit "These investments are mostly concentrated in oil and gas, telecommunications, real estate, and agriculture.... NGF pledges support to bridge $100bn infrastructural deficit Tribune Online

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8 h. ago Abuja centenary city reopens with ₦750bn infrastructure plan

…to attract billions in Foreign Direct Investment After more than a decade of delays, the Abuja Centenary City project is read more Abuja centenary city reopens with ₦750bn infrastructure plan

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10 h. ago NGF Investopedia to bridge Nigeria’s $100bn annual infrastructure financing gap – AbdulRazaq

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja In a decisive effort to address Nigeria’s staggering annual infrastructure financing deficit, estimated at $100 billion, the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) launched the NGF Investopedia, a pioneering investment platform aimed at unlocking capital flows into bankable projects across all 36 states. The launch event at Transcorp Hilton, Abuja, brought together governors, […] The post NGF Investopedia to bridge Nigeria’s $100bn annual infrastructure financing gap – AbdulRazaq appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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11 h. ago ‘No Amount Of Blackmail Will Stop Us’ Wike Chides Civil Servants, ‘Fake’ Contractors

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike has vowed that no amount of intimidation or blackmail would derail his focus on infrastructure development. The FCT Minister stated this on Tuesday while commissioning the newly rehabilitated Phase 2 of the Lower Usuma Dam Water Treatment Plant in Bwari area council. Wike’s statement was a […]

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13 h. ago WealthBridge climbs to BBB+ on stronger governance, risk management

WealthBridge Asset Management Limited has secured a vote of confidence from Nigeria’s two leading credit rating agencies, Agusto & Co. read more WealthBridge climbs to BBB+ on stronger governance, risk management

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15 h. ago TETFund decries poor use of ICT infrastructure in tertiary institutions despite government’s investment

Sonny Echono, the Executive Secretary of TETFund, has expressed concern over the poor adoption of digital platforms and ICT infrastructure. read more TETFund decries poor use of ICT infrastructure in tertiary institutions despite government’s investment

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16 h. ago United Capital records 24.99% gross return, shares over N4.6bn in dividends

The United Capital Infrastructure Fund (UCIF), the infrastructure fund of leading Pan-African financial services group, United Capital PLC, has announced read more United Capital records 24.99% gross return, shares over N4.6bn in dividends

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17 h. ago How oil firms can safeguard infrastructure to extend assets lifecycle

In the creeks of the Niger Delta, where much of Nigeria’s oil wealth originates, the country’s energy sector is confronting read more How oil firms can safeguard infrastructure to extend assets lifecycle

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18 h. ago Federal Gov’t Reaffirms Galaxy Backbone Limited As ICT Infrastructure Provider

The Federal Government has reaffirmed Galaxy Backbone Limited (GBB) as the designated Information and Communication Technology (ICT) infrastructure provider for Federal Government Institutions, covering IP-network services, data centre hosting, and related infrastructure solutions. According to a statement issued on Monday by Chidi Okpala, Head, Corporate Communications of the Galaxy Backbone Limited, this is in line […]

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20 h. ago FirstBank Agric & Export Conference: Kyari to share insights on building non

Tribune Online FirstBank Agric & Export Conference: Kyari to share insights on building non-oil export driven economy FIRSTBANK, the premier West African financial institution and financial inclusion service provider, is proud to announce the 2025 edition of the FirstBank Agric and Export Conference themed “The Fundamentals of Building a Non-Oil Export Driven Economy“, which will take place today at the Eko Convention Centre. Building on the momentum of previous successful editions, this […] FirstBank Agric & Export Conference: Kyari to share insights on building non-oil export driven economy Tribune Online

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20 h. ago ECOWAS Bank Secures India EXIM Bank’s $40m Credit Line For Africa’s Devt Projects

The ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) has secured a $40 million commercial credit line from the Export-Import Bank of India (India Exim Bank) to support private sector transformation in West Africa. This partnership aims to bridge the infrastructure gap, drive sustainable economic growth, and promote regional economic integration. The president and chairman of […]

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25 h. ago 753 seized houses: FG urged to prosecute firm giving fake information

Tribune Online 753 seized houses: FG urged to prosecute firm giving fake information Federal Government has been urged to prosecute any firm giving fake information and misleading members of the public concerning the sale of the 753 seized houses by the Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), linked to the former CBN governor, Godwin Emefiele. The advice is coming following the announcement by the Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban […] 753 seized houses: FG urged to prosecute firm giving fake information Tribune Online

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30 h. ago Heirs Energies Strengthens Investment To Sustain Energy Sufficiency In Nigeria, Africa

Heirs Energies has continued to amplify its commitment to energy sufficiency for Nigeria and Africa at large, assuring to sustain investment in the sector. The commitment was made when the firm showed a strong presence at two landmark events: the US–Africa Energy Forum and the Namibia International Oil & Gas Conference 2025. At both forums, […]

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32 h. ago NCC weighs stricter measures to boost telcos’ compliance, service quality

to launch public mapping tool in September to sign infrastructure protection agreements The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is read more NCC weighs stricter measures to boost telcos’ compliance, service quality

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33 h. ago Business Credibility With Top Clients Pushing Mr Jay Autos’ Growth Factor

  In the midst of the scepticism, geopolitical differences and intricacies of doing trade across the atlantic, the business integrity of Oludoyi Julius Juwon, widely known as the founder of Mr. Jay Autos, remains unarguably his greatest asset and a critical factor in its growth trajectory. The founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Mr. […]

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