43 h. ago CSquared’s fiber backbone set to accelerates West Africa’s digital transformation

Infrastructure connects coastal, landlocked nations By Chinenye Anuforo CSquared, a pan-African technology company, on Thursday, announced a significant milestone with the major expansion of its West African fibre network, an initiative that bridges digital divides across coastal and landlocked countries while driving economic growth across the region. Building on its active operations across the continent, […] The post CSquared’s fiber backbone set to accelerates West Africa’s digital transformation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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48 h. ago FEC Approves Four Power Sector Proposals On Reforms, National Grid

The proposals were aimed at modernising ageing transmission infrastructure, improving supply reliability, and meeting rising electricity demand nationwide. The post FEC Approves Four Power Sector Proposals On Reforms, National Grid appeared first on Channels Television.

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54 h. ago 1,500 Escaped Inmates Recaptured In 15 Years, Over 7,200 Still At Large

It is no longer news that over the last 15 years, Nigeria’s correctional system has witnessed a troubling wave of prison breaks, resulting in the escape of over 7,200 inmates. LEADERSHIP can now exclusively report that only about 1,500 of those escapees have been recaptured, raising grave questions about national security, prison infrastructure, and the […]

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59 h. ago FEC okays N13bn, $34m for transmission project, transformer upgrade, N142bn for bus terminals in 6 geo

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Federal Government yesterday gave the green light for a ₦13 billion allocation dedicated to right-of-way compensation for the Lagos Industrial Transmission Project. In addition, it has approved $34 million towards the purchase and installation of high-capacity transformers to strengthen the country’s ageing national electricity grid infrastructure. Minister of Power, Adebayo […] The post FEC okays N13bn, $34m for transmission project, transformer upgrade, N142bn for bus terminals in 6 geo-political zones appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Nigeria Tinubu’s first agenda – Minister Olajumoke, pushes MDAs to choose NASENI

From Sola Ojo, Abuja Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Olajumoke Oduwole, on Monday called on Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to prioritise patronage of locally manufactured products from the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI). According to her, the call became necessary in line with President Bola Tinubu’s Nigeria First policy. […] The post Nigeria Tinubu’s first agenda – Minister Olajumoke, pushes MDAs to choose NASENI-made solutions appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Police arrest two for vandalising TCN infrastructure in Gombe

Tribune Online Police arrest two for vandalising TCN infrastructure in Gombe Two suspects have been arrested by the Gombe State Police Command in connection with the criminal conspiracy and vandalism of national infrastructure belonging to the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN). Police arrest two for vandalising TCN infrastructure in Gombe Tribune Online

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8 d. ago 1,000 Fibre Cuts Weekly Threaten Economic Stability, NCC Warns

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has raised a red flag over what it describes as the systematic sabotage of telecommunications infrastructure nationwide. Over 1,000 fibre optic cable cuts, 545 access denials, and nearly 100 theft cases are recorded weekly across the country. Speaking in Lagos at an event themed “Critical National ICT Infrastructure and Industry […]

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8 d. ago Akume warns against scammers demanding payment for federal appointments

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, has disassociated himself and his office from a fraudulent scheme involving scammers who clone phone numbers of prominent individuals to extort money from unsuspecting Nigerians. In a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Yomi Odunuga, the SGF cautioned […] The post Akume warns against scammers demanding payment for federal appointments appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Emergency support: Register with Nigerian missions abroad, FG advises travellers

Tribune Online Emergency support: Register with Nigerian missions abroad, FG advises travellers "Most of the time, giving the necessary information before they even ask for information is crucial in managing crises effectively.... Emergency support: Register with Nigerian missions abroad, FG advises travellers Tribune Online

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1 week ago Nigerians applaud Tinubu’s rewards to D’Tigress, urge greater investment in grassroots sports

By Paul Nwokocha President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s recent reward to Nigeria’s national women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, has sparked widespread public reaction—ranging from applause for the gesture to renewed calls for deeper investment in the nation’s sports infrastructure. The president had announced a reward of $100,000, national Honours and a three-bedroom flat for each player and […] The post Nigerians applaud Tinubu’s rewards to D’Tigress, urge greater investment in grassroots sports appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago ‘Nigeria First Policy To Enhance Patronage of Local Tech, Products’

With the signing of Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) and the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) as well as implementation of the Nigeria First Policy, 80% of challenges faced while trying to convince investors and foreign partners, would have been solved. This is even as local […]

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1 week ago We don’t pay attention to details on engineering works in Nigeria — ex

Tribune Online We don’t pay attention to details on engineering works in Nigeria — ex-Ondo works commissioner, Adegbenro Engineer Gboye Adegbenro is a Fellow, Nigerian Society of Engineering (FNSE), and a former Special Adviser and Commissioner for Works in Ondo State for eight years, having served under Governor Olusegun Mimiko. In this interview with YINKA OLADOYINBO, the Chairman/CEO, AGE Infrastructure Limited, speaks on the menace of building collapse, quality of engineering works and […] We don’t pay attention to details on engineering works in Nigeria — ex-Ondo works commissioner, Adegbenro Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Regard Telecom Infrastructure As National Assets, MTN Advises Nigerians

The general manager of Regulatory Affairs at MTN Nigeria, Ikenna Ikeme, has called on citizens and authorities to regard telecommunications infrastructure as vital national assets rather than merely the property of telecom providers. Ikeme made these remarks while sharing his perspective as a member of the telecommunications industry and his experience in the regulatory field […]

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