42 h. ago Nigeria to phase out diesel, slash carbon emissions with hybrid energy, Shettima announces at climate summit

Discloses $60m talks with investors to electrify Onne port as Nigeria’s first green port From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja   At the Decarbonising Infrastructure in Nigeria Summit (DIN SUMMIT) held in Abuja on Wednesday, Vice President Kashim Shettima pledged that Nigeria will soon eliminate its reliance on diesel and significantly reduce carbon emissions through the deployment […] The post Nigeria to phase out diesel, slash carbon emissions with hybrid energy, Shettima announces at climate summit appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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44 h. ago Nigeria’ll End Diesel Use, Create 1.5m Green Jobs — VP Shettima

The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has assured that Nigeria will soon phase out diesel dependency and cut carbon emissions through the nation’s integrated hybrid energy system. He said that while the truth about the nation’s climate question is that Nigeria can no longer build yesterday’s infrastructure for tomorrow, climate action has now become an […]

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53 h. ago FG targets digital sovereignty with MTN’s $150m data center infrastructure

By Chinenye Anuforo The Federal Government is strongly backing local cloud hosting and data infrastructure as crucial for national growth, following the launch of MTN Nigeria’s $150 million Tier III Dabengwa Data Centre in Lagos. This new facility, West Africa’s largest modular data center, was unveiled on Tuesday in a high-profile ceremony, marking a significant […] The post FG targets digital sovereignty with MTN’s $150m data center infrastructure appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 d. ago NISO targets economic growth through reliable grid management

…embrace system automation to boost infrastructure management The Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) has reaffirmed its commitment to managing the read more NISO targets economic growth through reliable grid management

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3 d. ago Tinubu backs ICRC to enforce PPP project thresholds for MDAs

To accelerate Nigeria’s infrastructure revolution, President Bola Tinubu has empowered the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC) to implement a more efficient and better streamlined Public-Private Partnership (PPP) project delivery process by approving PPP thresholds for Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs). Until now, all PPP projects, regardless of size, have been subjected to Federal Executive Council […] The post Tinubu backs ICRC to enforce PPP project thresholds for MDAs appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Gani Adams urges government to prioritise education, social infrastructure

By Lukman Olabiyi The Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, Iba Gani Adams, has called on the Nigerian government to prioritise investment in education and social infrastructure to foster a better society. Adams made the call while delivering the keynote address at the First Reunion and 38th anniversary of the 1987/88 set of Ansar-Ud-Deen Secondary School, […] The post Gani Adams urges government to prioritise education, social infrastructure appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Firm launches initiative to accelerate Nigeria’s clean energy transition

Atlas Core Energy and Logistics, one of Nigeria’s emerging leaders in clean energy infrastructure, has launched its Fleet Conversion and read more Firm launches initiative to accelerate Nigeria’s clean energy transition

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4 d. ago PPP: Tinubu empowers ICRC to implement approval thresholds for MDA projects – DG ICRC

From Idu Jude, Abuja In a landmark move to accelerate Nigeria’s infrastructure revolution, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has empowered the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC) to implement a more efficient and better streamlined Public-Private Partnership (PPP) project delivery process by approving PPP thresholds for Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs). Until now, all PPP projects, regardless […] The post PPP: Tinubu empowers ICRC to implement approval thresholds for MDA projects – DG ICRC appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Queen Mary Of Denmark Promises More Investment In Nigeria’s Port Infrastructure

Queen Mary of Denmark has pledged more investment in Nigeria’s port infrastructure after a visit to the terminal at the country’s busiest port. The Queen, who is on a two-day visit, was welcomed at APM Terminals Apapa, accompanied by the Danish Ambassador to Nigeria, Jens Ole Bach Hansen, on Wednesday. APM Terminals, owned by Danish […]

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6 d. ago Periwinkle Empire Tackles Insecurity, Power Outages, Others In Lagos

In a strategic and laudable effort to improve security, comfort and convenience, a real estate developer Periwinkle Empire has entered into key partnerships with three Nigerian service providers to enhance infrastructure and lifestyle offerings at its Lekki Phase 1 estate in Lagos. Managing Director of Periwinkle Condos, Mr. Tunde Olatunji, disclosed this in a statement […]

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6 d. ago Danish monarch pledges increased investment in Nigeria’s port infrastructure

Queen Mary of Denmark has pledged further investment in Nigeria’s port infrastructure after a visit to the terminal at the read more Danish monarch pledges increased investment in Nigeria’s port infrastructure

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7 d. ago NLNG commissions modern medical laboratory complex in Bauchi

By Doris Obinna On Thursday, June 26, Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) commissioned a state-of-the-art medical laboratory complex at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital (ATBUTH) in Bauchi, marking another milestone in its efforts to improve healthcare infrastructure across Nigeria. This initiative is part of NLNG’s flagship Hospital Support Programme (HSP), a nationwide project aimed […] The post NLNG commissions modern medical laboratory complex in Bauchi appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Tinubu commissions landmark Kugbo Bus and International Taxi Terminal in Abuja

My support for President has earned me 20m enemies – Wike Says ICC booked till 2027 By Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu on Thursday, June 26, officially commissioned the new Kugbo Bus and International Taxi Terminal, a major milestone in Nigeria’s transportation infrastructure development. Represented by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, the President expressed profound […] The post Tinubu commissions landmark Kugbo Bus and International Taxi Terminal in Abuja appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Banks’ assets hit N170trn as finance sector boosts GDP by 5.8% – Report

Nigeria’s payment infrastructure ranks most advanced in Africa From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja Nigeria’s Financial and Professional Services (FPS) sector recorded a strong performance in 2024 despite tough economic conditions, with Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) growing their assets to N170.02 trillion, about 63.1 percent of the country’s total GDP. This is according to the State of […] The post Banks’ assets hit N170trn as finance sector boosts GDP by 5.8% – Report appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Wike Is Unlocking Abuja’s Economic Potential Through Infrastructure – Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu has praised Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, for delivering key infrastructure projects that are unlocking Abuja’s economic and housing potential. Speaking through Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin during the commissioning of the road linking Idu to Zuba on Tuesday, Tinubu said the project aligns with his administration’s second anniversary […] The post Wike Is Unlocking Abuja’s Economic Potential Through Infrastructure – Tinubu appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Nigeria, U.S. partnership targets sectoral growth in agriculture, digital trade, infrastructure

FMITI with the U.S. Mission in Nigeria, has inaugurated the Nigeria–U.S. Commercial and Investment Partnership (CIP) Working Group Forum. read more Nigeria, U.S. partnership targets sectoral growth in agriculture, digital trade, infrastructure

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9 d. ago Okpebholo Gets Assembly Approval To Secure ₦100bn Infrastructure Loan

The Edo State House of Assembly has approved Governor Monday Okpebholo’s request to secure a ₦100 billion loan from First Bank of Nigeria Plc. The facility is intended for financing infrastructural development projects across the state. The request was formally presented via a letter dated June 23, 2025, addressed to Speaker Blessing Agbebaku and signed […] The post Okpebholo Gets Assembly Approval To Secure ₦100bn Infrastructure Loan appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Nigeria’s first National Export Trading Company set to berth

In a defining move to restructure Nigeria’s trade infrastructure and unlock export potential, Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and read more Nigeria’s first National Export Trading Company set to berth

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9 d. ago Fresh budget extension incurs senators’ anger as Dickson accuses executive of abandoning governance for 2027 politics

From Kenneth Udeh, Abuja The Senate, on Tuesday, granted a fresh extension for the implementation of the capital component of the 2024 Appropriation Act to December 31, 2025. Fiery contributions from lawmakers revealed deep frustration with the federal government’s failure to deliver critical infrastructure and services to Nigerians, with Senator Seriake Dickson (PDP, Bayelsa West) […] The post Fresh budget extension incurs senators’ anger as Dickson accuses executive of abandoning governance for 2027 politics appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Tinubu commissions 15km A2 to Pai Road, praises Wike for boosting Abuja’s rural infrastructure

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has spotlighted the critical importance of rural infrastructure development as a catalyst for economic growth and social upliftment in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), praising the FCT minister, Nyesom Wike, for his commitment to equitable provision of amenities in both urban and rural areas of Abuja.     […] The post Tinubu commissions 15km A2 to Pai Road, praises Wike for boosting Abuja’s rural infrastructure appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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