57 h. ago Stakeholders Canvass Risk Mgt In Infrastructure, Enterprise Devt

Stakeholders in the insurance industry have canvassed risk management in governance, infrastructure planning, enterprise development, and public policy to engender national growth and development. Speaking on this development, at the Risk Managers Society of Nigeria (RIMSON) 40th anniversary celebration in Lagos recently, the commissioner for insurance, Olusegun Omosehin, said stakeholders must embrace a proactive, data-driven […]

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4 d. ago Ondo leverages pension funds for infrastructure development—Gov Aiyedatiwa

PenCom seeks amendment to Ondo Pension Law From Henry Uche Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has announced that the state is exploring the use of pension funds to drive infrastructural development. The governor made the statement on Tuesday, April 15, at a meeting in Akure with a delegation from the National Pension Commission (PenCom), […] The post Ondo leverages pension funds for infrastructure development—Gov Aiyedatiwa appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago New investment structure to help Nigerian pension funds access infrastructure equity

ARM-Harith Infrastructure Investment Limited and FSD Africa Investments (FSDAi) have announced a joint GBP 10 million commitment aimed at unlocking read more New investment structure to help Nigerian pension funds access infrastructure equity

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5 d. ago Wike: Reforms’ll end land speculation, accelerate development in FCT

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has defended the sweeping land reforms in the nation’s capital, emphasising that it would curb speculation and accelerating development. Speaking after inspecting infrastructure projects yesterday, Wike explained that the reforms would discourage speculative landholding by mandating timely development and payments to ensure efficient land use. […] The post Wike: Reforms’ll end land speculation, accelerate development in FCT appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Katsina govt signs $500m investment deal with GENESIS Energy

GENESIS Energy Holding, a UK-based Pan-African clean energy infrastructure development and asset management company, has announced signing a memorandum of understanding with the Katsina State Government for a $500m investment. According to a statement, this investment will enable the development, financing and execution of a series of major energy infrastructure projects across the state.  “The Read More

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5 d. ago Wike defends FCT land reforms, insists it will end land speculation, speed development

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has defended recent land reforms, stating they aim to curb land speculation and speed up development in the FCT. Speaking after inspecting infrastructure projects in Abuja on Tuesday, Wike, through a statement by Director of Press Anthony Ogunleye, explained that the […] The post Wike defends FCT land reforms, insists it will end land speculation, speed development appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Lagos Govt Demolishes Illegal Structures Along Lekki Waterfronts

  The Lagos State Government has intensified efforts to rid its waterfronts of unauthorized developments, targeting illegal structures recently springing up along the Lekki Coastal Road corridor. The exercise, spearheaded by the Ministry of Waterfront Infrastructure Development (MWID), took place on Friday at the Okunde Bluewater Scheme in Lekki. Commissioner for the ministry, Ekundayo Alebiosu, […] The post Lagos Govt Demolishes Illegal Structures Along Lekki Waterfronts appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Nwoko facilitated N30bn projects in Delta North – Aide tells critics

From Abel Leonard, Lafia   Senator Ned Nwoko, representing Delta North Senatorial District in the National Assembly, has facilitated projects worth over N30 billion under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, aimed at improving infrastructure and agricultural development in the region.   According to a statement issued by his media consultant, Michael Ogah, and […] The post Nwoko facilitated N30bn projects in Delta North – Aide tells critics appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Oyo Becoming One Of Nigeria’s Fastest Growing Economies, Says Makinde

Oyo State governor Seyi Makinde has disclosed that his administration has been working hard to make the state’s economy one of the fastest growing in the country. The governor maintained that the administration has placed a strong emphasis on infrastructural development, innovations, and investments to build a vibrant economy since its inception in 2019. He […]

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1 week ago SEDC Will Check South East Infrastructure Deficit, Marginalisation – APC Chieftain

An All Progressives Congress, APC, chieftain in Abia State, Chidi Ogbulafor has said the establishment of the South East Development Commission (SEDC) would check infrastructure deficit and marginalisation of the zone. Ogbulafor made the assertion yesterday while speaking to journalists in Umuahia, the state capital, applauding President Bola Tinubu for approving the establishment of the […]

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1 week ago LG Autonomy: How Gombe Joint Project Agency Drives Governor Inuwa’s Grassroot Transformation

In Gombe State, a quiet but transformative revolution is unfolding at the grassroot level delivering the long-overdue infrastructural development to communities that had previously been left behind. At the eart of this transformation is the Gombe State Joint Project Development Agency (GJPDA), an Agency created to bridge the gap between state-level governance and local government […]

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1 week ago PenCom laments investment gaps amid N5.51tn real sector injection

The National Pension Commission has lamented the limited availability of investable instruments that currently meet the minimum requirements for pension funds’ investments in Nigeria. This is even as the regulator revealed that a total of N5.51tn has been committed to asset classes that support long-term financing for real sector growth. These investments span infrastructure, private Read More

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1 week ago Oyo Becoming One Of Nigeria’s Fastest Growing Economies — Makinde

Oyo State governor, Engr Seyi Makinde has disclosed that his administration had been working hard towards making the state’s economy one of the fastest growing economies in the country. The governor maintained that since the inception of the administration in 2019, it had placed a strong emphasis on infrastructural development, innovations and investments as a […]

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1 week ago SEDC ‘ll Address Infrastructure Deficit, Marginalisation In South

An All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain in Abia State, Chidi Ogbulafor said the establishment of the South East Development Commission (SEDC) would check infrastructure deficit and marginalisation of the zone. Ogbulafor stated this on Monday while speaking to journalists in Umuahia, the state capital, where he applauded President Bola Tinubu for approving the establishment of […]

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1 week ago Blue economy meaningless in Niger Delta without clean up – says professor of economics

…As stakeholders call for development of infrastructure, effective governance first Niger Delta states warming up for dawn of a blue read more Blue economy meaningless in Niger Delta without clean up – says professor of economics

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2 w. ago Stakeholders push insurance, pension funds to solve housing crisis

Stakeholders have canvassed leveraging insurance and pension schemes to bridge the existing housing gap. According to the Housing Development Advocacy Network, by integrating insurance policies and pension funds into housing finance, Nigerians can access long-term, low-interest mortgage plans and better housing opportunities. The group noted, “Insurance can provide security for homeowners against risks such as Read More

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2 w. ago PICTORIAL: Lagos Gov’t Issues 100 Contravention Notices Against Illegal Land Reclamation In Lekki

As part of ongoing efforts to safeguard Lagos waterfront corridors and uphold physical planning regulations across the State, the Ministry of Waterfront Infrastructure Development (MWID) has issued over 100 contravention notices and 10 stop-work against illegal land reclamation in Ikota, Lekki area of the State. The Commissioner for Waterfront Infrastructure Development, Hon. Ekundayo Alebiosu, gave […]

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2 w. ago We’ve Made Strides In Infrastructure Devt, ICT, Says LASU VC

The vice chancellor of Lagos State University (LASU), Prof Ibiyemi Ibilola Olatunji-Bello said the varsity has made giant strides in infrastructure development and ICT innovation in the the last three and a half years. The VC who stated this during a press conference to herald the ivory tower’s 28th Convocation ceremony stated that LASU has […]

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2 w. ago Alaafin unveils agenda, vows to tackle youth unemployment, promote culture

The newly installed Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, has outlined his vision for the ancient Oyo Kingdom, promising to prioritise youth empowerment, infrastructure development, and the promotion of Yoruba culture and language. Oba Owoade officially ascended the throne in Oyo town on Saturday, marking the beginning of a new era following the passing of Read More

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2 w. ago Kaduna: Governor Uba Sani has revamped health sector – Commissioner  

From Noah Ebije, Kaduna   Governor Uba Sani has revamped the entire health sector in Kaduna State, through infrastructural development, facilities upgrade and equipping of Primary as well as Secondary Health Care facilities in the last 22 months.   The Commissioner of Health, Hajiya Umma Ahmad who disclosed this at a ministerial press briefing which […] The post Kaduna: Governor Uba Sani has revamped health sector – Commissioner   appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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