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Infrastructure Devt Central To My Govt , Says Aiyedatiwa

Ondo State Governor, Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has said that infrastructure development is central to the administration’s strategy, noting that roads to industrial zones are being dualised and modernisation projects are ongoing in many parts of the state. Governor Aiyedatiwa said this on Friday while addressing All Progressives Congress (APC) stakeholders at the final expanded quarterly...
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Soludo Building On Vision 2070 For Anambra, Says Okeoma

As Governor Charles Soludo sets for the next four years in office, Anambra State Commissioner for Works, Engr Ifeanyi Okeoma speaks with OKEY MADUFORO on the Vision 2070 masterplan Soludo has presented his 2026 Appropriation Bill with 79 per cent for Capital Expenditure. What does that portend? Yes, 2026 which is the coming year. We...
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Benin Coup And Death Of Good Governance

The recent coup attempt in Benin Republic and Nigeria’s intervention have raised no little dust. In this analysis BIYI ADEGOROYE examines the issues, positing that while military coups are unfashionable, African rulers and the political class must ensure good governance and respect for rule of law to thwart the return of soldiers. Nigeria’s recent military...
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Reps Propose Bill to Regulate CBN Operations & Boost Transpa

The House of Representatives on Thursday took initial legislative steps to strengthen transparency and accountability in the operations of the Central Bank of Nigeria, following the second reading of a bill seeking comprehensive amendments to the Central Bank of Nigeria Act, 1991. The proposed legislation, co-sponsored by the House Leader, Prof Julius Ihonvbere, and Lagos...
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Dangote Refinery Receives Second Crude Cargo From Ghana

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has taken delivery of its second-ever crude cargo from Ghana, a move that coincides with a sharp reduction in its purchases from Europe as the plant adjusts its slate ahead of major maintenance. Industry tracking data showed that the latest shipment, carrying Ghana’s Sankofa grade, arrived in November, the second time...
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NCDMB Praises Marconi for Nigerian Local Content Support

The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board has commended an oil and gas servicing company, Marconi. NG EPC Limited, for its stance on the implementation of Nigeria’s local content. NCDMB, in a statement released on Friday, said that Marconi is positioning itself as one of the leading oil and gas service companies in West Africa....
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Nigeria Approves N6.4tn PPP Projects for Ports & Power

The Federal Executive Council has approved three major Public-Private Partnership projects valued at over N6.43tn, signaling another significant wave of private-sector investment into Nigeria’s infrastructure landscape. The projects — two deep seaports and a 460-megawatt hydropower plant — form the second batch of PPP initiatives cleared by the Council within one month, underscoring President Bola...
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Bird Strike Grounds United Nigeria Flights, Strands Passenge

Passengers across several United Nigeria Airlines routes outbound Abuja were on Thursday left stranded and visibly angry following multiple flight cancellations triggered by a bird strike on one of the airline’s aircraft. In a video sighted by our correspondents, a crowd of passengers was seen protesting at the domestic wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International...
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