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PPP Investments Crucial to Avert Nigeria’s Infrastructure Cr

Engineers have warned that Nigeria risks a deeper crisis if it fails to close its infrastructure gap through strategic Public-Private Partnership investments. In an interview with The Punch, the treasurer of the Nigerian Society of Engineers, Victoria Island Branch, Babatunji Adegoke, stated that if Nigeria fails to leverage Public-Private Partnerships to address its infrastructure gaps,...
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Youth Sustainability Boot Camp Kicks Off

EKÓ EnviroTalk, an independent environmental sustainability non-governmental organisation, has flagged off a five-day summer boot camp to educate youths in environmental sustainability. During a Zoom call, it was noted that the summer adventure aims to help participants build green skills and lead the change for a better planet through interactive workshops and seminars, field excursions,...
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Zero-Interest Property Plans for Nigerians in Diaspora

Pelican Valley Nigeria Limited, a real estate firm, has unveiled a zero-interest, no-hidden-charge housing and land subscription repayment plan for Nigerians in the diaspora. In a statement, it was noted that this move was taken in a bid to attract more investors and bridge the country’s growing housing deficit. The offer was announced on Wednesday...
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UNDP & REA Partner to Accelerate Nigeria’s Clean Energy Tran

The United Nations Development Programme and the Rural Electrification Agency have signed an agreement aimed at accelerating Nigeria’s clean energy transition, boosting innovation, and equipping a new generation of professionals for a future-ready energy sector. The electrification agency announced the development in a statement on Friday. The collaboration, formalised at a signing ceremony in Abuja,...
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Nigeria Deductes N256.5bn for Gas Infrastructure Fund in H1

The Federal Government, through the Federal Accounts Allocation Committee, has deducted a total of N256.52bn from revenue allocations to fund gas infrastructure projects in the first half of 2025, official figures seen by Sunday PUNCH have shown. This comes amidst the government’s latest plan to review deductions and revenue retention practices. The deductions, which are...
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NCC Boosts Telecom Infrastructure Protection in Nigeria

The Nigerian Communications Commission has announced fresh measures to strengthen the protection of the nation’s critical digital infrastructure, in line with a presidential directive to secure assets vital to the country’s economy and security. Telecommunications companies have experienced a sharp rise in vandalism targeting critical infrastructure in recent months, particularly since May 2025. This wave...
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Blue Economy Key to Nigeria’s Economic Diversification

Former Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, Dr Ade Dosunmu, has emphasised the importance of strategic reforms and stronger collaboration among agencies and stakeholders in unlocking the vast potential of Nigeria’s blue economy. Delivering a lecture titled “Blue Economy and Economic Diversification: Opportunities and Challenges” at the National Institute for Policy and...
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JMG Saves N40M with Solar Power Installation

In a move that reinforces its adoption of renewable energy, JMG Limited has installed a 129-kilowatt hybrid solar system at its head office in Lagos, using premium solar technology from Longi and Deye. The move is saving the company up to N40m in annual diesel spending. In a statement, the company said the hybrid installation...
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Nigeria’s IDA Debt Hits $18.2 Billion

Nigeria has retained its position as the third-largest debtor to the World Bank’s International Development Association, with outstanding obligations of $18.2bn as of June 30, 2025. This marks a rise from $16.5bn in June 2024, representing a $1.7bn—or roughly 10.3 per cent—increase within one year. The latest figures from the IDA’s financial statements show that...
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