4 h. ago 60% Of Corruption Cases In LGAs Linked To Healthcare, Infrastructure — ICPC

Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Dr. Musa Aliyu has revealed that over 60 per cent of corruption cases investigated by the Commission at the local government level were linked to diversion of public funds intended for critical infrastructure and healthcare facilities. The ICPC chairman stated this during a […]

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16 h. ago Over 60% of corruption cases involve diversion of healthcare, infrastructure funds—ICPC

The Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, Musa Aliyu (SAN), has revealed that over 60 per cent of corruption cases investigated by the commission involve the diversion of public resources meant for critical projects such as healthcare and infrastructure. Aliyu made this disclosure on Thursday during a stakeholders’ meeting in Read More

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7 d. ago We’re not prioritising physical infrastructure over research – TETFund

Tribune Online We’re not prioritising physical infrastructure over research – TETFund The Executive Secretary, Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), Sonny Echono, says the agency is not prioritising physical infrastructure in tertiary institutions above research. Echono made the clarification in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Abuja. “The truth is that we are doing fencing and other physical infrastructure in tertiary […] We’re not prioritising physical infrastructure over research – TETFund Tribune Online

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2 w. ago FG to release N400bn gas infrastructure fund in two weeks—Petroleum minister

The Federal Government said it is injecting another N400 billion gas infrastructure fund into beneficiaries in the next two weeks. The Minister of Petroleum Resources (gas), Hon Ekperikpe Ekpo, disclosed this during the ground-breaking ceremony of the 10MMSGF/F CNG Mother Station facility held at Esit Eket Local Government Area of the state on Thursday. The Read More

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2 w. ago Cappa commends Lagos on Adiyan II, urges increased funding of public water

Tribune Online Cappa commends Lagos on Adiyan II, urges increased funding of public water   Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has commended the Lagos State Government for making significant strides towards funding critical water infrastructure across the state, particularly the Adiyan II Water Treatment Plant.  In a statement made available to Nigerian Tribune, it said the steady progress on the project—12 years in the making—demonstrates that state-led and […] Cappa commends Lagos on Adiyan II, urges increased funding of public water Tribune Online

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2 w. ago FG to establish CNG conversion centres in 20 tertiary institutions

The Federal Government, through the Midstream and Downstream Gas Infrastructure Fund, in partnership with Femadec Energy, is set to establish Compressed Natural Gas conversion centres and refuelling stations across 20 federal tertiary institutions nationwide. According to a statement made available to PUNCH Online on Monday, the Minister of Education, Dr. Morufu Olatunji Alausa, recently met Read More

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2 w. ago OSGF denies involvement in corruption allegations, backs EFCC probe

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF) has categorically denied any involvement in corruption allegations currently under investigation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The probe centres on the Personal Assistant to the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Andrew Torhile Uchi, who […] The post OSGF denies involvement in corruption allegations, backs EFCC probe appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago OSGF Distances Self From Bribery Allegations, Seeks Fair Investigation

The Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF) has distanced itself from ongoing corruption allegations involving the Personal Assistant to the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Hon. Andrew Torhile Uchi. Uchi is currently under investigation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for alleged misconduct including bribery […]

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2 w. ago Anambra South: I Will Prioritise Infrastructure, Education, Healthcare – Amamgbo

A frontline Labour Party (LP) aspirant in the coming Anambra senatorial district by-election, Barrister Donald Amamgbo has said that if elected, he would prioritise increased funding for infrastructural development and maintenance and improved access to quality education and healthcare services in the senatorial zone. He also stated that he would regularly consult his constituents to […]

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3 w. ago Nigeria‘s Leaders Misappropriating Resources Meant For Development – NPSA

Nigerian Political Science Association, NPSA, South-South Zone has blamed the nation‘s leaders for misappropriating funds that could have been used for infrastructural and human capital development. The association apportioned the blame at the end of the association‘s 6th Annual Conference, which rounded off yesterday in Calabar. The association‘s chairman, Dr Sunday Ibanga, blamed Nigeria’s development […]

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3 w. ago Stanbic IBTC, SIFAX Group partner for Ijora Terminal development

Tribune Online Stanbic IBTC, SIFAX Group partner for Ijora Terminal development According to the Chief Investment Officer of Stanbic IBTC Infrastructure Fund, Mr. Dolu Olugbenjo, “This project offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the development of the maritime sector in Nigeria, which is crucial for the country's economic prosperity. Stanbic IBTC, SIFAX Group partner for Ijora Terminal development Tribune Online

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3 w. ago ABU’s persistent electricity challenges to end soon — REA MD

Tribune Online ABU’s persistent electricity challenges to end soon — REA MD The persistent electricity challenges faced by Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, Kaduna would soon be a thing of the past, as the institution has been selected as one of the seven universities to benefit from the special intervention project under the Renewed Hope Infrastructure Fund. ABU’s persistent electricity challenges to end soon — REA MD Tribune Online

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