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Nigeria Infrastructure Debt Fund targets N45bn in fresh capital
Nigeria Infrastructure Debt Fund (NIDF), Nigeria’s oldest and largest local-currency infrastructure debt fund, has opened a Series 12 offer to read more Nigeria Infrastructure Debt Fund targets N45bn in fresh capital
The Missing Middle of Infrastructure Finance: Bankability is built, not born
…Why good infrastructure projects fail before financing begins The road needed no advocate. It would cut freight transit read more The Missing Middle of Infrastructure Finance: Bankability is built, not born
The invisible infrastructure moving Africa’s economy
A trader in Onitsha does not think about payment infrastructure when she restocks her shop. A nurse in Accra is read more The invisible infrastructure moving Africa’s economy
Abia seeks $50m to expand power infrastructure, cut national grid reliance
Abia State is seeking about $50 million in funding to expand and improve its power infrastructure across the state as read more Abia seeks $50m to expand power infrastructure, cut national grid reliance
South Africa secures $1bn NDB loan for municipal infrastructure
South Africa has secured a $1 billion loan from the New Development Bank (NDB) to upgrade municipal infrastructure, giving local read more South Africa secures $1bn NDB loan for municipal infrastructure
CSCS: Building infrastructure for the next phase of Nigeria’s capital market
A resilient financial market relies on the invisible strength of its post-trade architecture. Market infrastructure is not merely a backend read more CSCS: Building infrastructure for the next phase of Nigeria’s capital…
Nigeria Infrastructure Debt Fund Launches N45bn Capital Raise to Finance Projects Nationwide
Festus Akanbi The Nigeria Infrastructure Debt Fund (NIDF) has launched a N45 billion capital raise to finance additional infrastructure projects across the country. Nairametrics reported that the Series 12 offer
Ododo to address Kogi East infrastructure needs—APC group
The Kogi East APC Legacy Group has commended Governor Usman Ahmed Ododo for responding to the infrastructure needs of the district The post Ododo to address Kogi East infrastructure needs—APC group appeared first on…
Roads leading to campuses part of education infrastructure —NANS
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has declared that roads leading to campuses are part of education infrastructure, The post Roads leading to campuses part of education infrastructure —NANS appeared…
Infrastructure gaps see Ethiopia airlines swallow Nigeria’s out-bound traffic
Ethiopian Airlines is capturing Nigeria’s outbound market by flying directly into regional hubs, while local airlines struggle with infrastructure such read more Infrastructure gaps see Ethiopia airlines swallow…
Why energy, infrastructure deficits’ll shape construction beyond 2026 – NSE
By Dickson Omobola Nigerian Society of Engineers, NSE, has urged stakeholders in the infrastructure industry to look beyond 2026 in their planning, saying urbanisation and infrastructure deficits would continue to drive…
Nigeria Faces 52,000km Fibre Deficit As Digital Demand Surges
Nigeria may need to deploy about 52,000 kilometres of additional fibre-optic infrastructure to meet its long-term connectivity target, as inadequate backbone infrastructure continues to constrain broadband expansion and…
The infrastructure behind growth: How ProvidusUnity Bank is making SMEs finance-ready
When Uju Okeke began building Ava Collections more than a decade ago, the challenge was not simply finding money to read more The infrastructure behind growth: How ProvidusUnity Bank is making SMEs finance-ready
Ewalefoh: PPP’s Commercial Returns Will Not Be Allowed to Undermine Affordable Healthcare, Infrastructure
The Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC) has assured Nigerians that the pursuit of commercial returns in public-private partnership (PPP) projects will not be allowed to undermine affordability and…
Minister defends King’s College concession, cites infrastructure decay
Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, has cited infrastructure decay and funding gaps at King’s College, Lagos, as reasons for exploring alternative management options for the institution. Alausa said this on…
Moniepoint hosts fintech engineers on infrastructure resilience
Moniepoint has hosted senior engineers from Nigeria’s fintech ecosystem in Lagos to discuss the challenges of building resilient financial infrastructure. Read More:…
Kwararafa Leaders Demand Action On Security, Infrastructure
The Kwararafa Development Forum has called on the federal government to intensify efforts to secure the region, improve critical infrastructure and unlock its vast agricultural and mineral resources. Speaking ahead of…
PenCom commits N241bn pension capital to infrastructure
The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has said the pension industry has committed ₦241 billion to mobilise long-term capital for infrastructure development, with the amount expected to rise to nearly ₦300 billion as…
Strengthen manpower, infrastructure in teaching hospitals, MDCN urges FG
MDCAN’s UCH chapter urges the FG to strengthen manpower and infrastructure in teaching hospitals to address growing pressure on the healthcare system. Read More:…
Rail Infrastructure Made It Difficult For Uber To Compete In Nigeria — Reno Omokri
Ambassador of Nigeria to Mexico and Former presidential aide, Reno Omokri, has attributed Uber’s exit from Nigeria to the country’s growing transport infrastructure, particularly rail development in Lagos and Abuja.…
Broadband: Operators Seek End To Costly Infrastructure Duplication
The high cost of deploying telecommunications infrastructure, multiple taxation, Right of Way (RoW) charges, insecurity, and costly power supply are threatening efforts to extend quality broadband services to…
Pension industry commits N241bn to infrastructure development fund
The National Pension Commission (PenCom) said the industry, through a special purpose vehicle, is set to commit N241 billion to read more Pension industry commits N241bn to infrastructure development fund
Stakeholders Decry Vandalism Of Telecoms Infrastructure
Stakeholders in Nigeria’s telecommunication industry have raised the alarm over the vandalism of telecoms infrastructure. They said it was high time the government penalises organisations and individuals whose…
Tinubu turns to BRICS for AI, digital infrastructure and critical minerals investment
Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu has called for deeper cooperation with BRICS countries in artificial intelligence, digital public infrastructure, fintech, telecommunications, critical minerals and advanced…
Energy leaders seek funding, infrastructure, enabling environment to grow oil, gas Output
By Udeme Akpan Energy leaders have called for improved funding access, gas infrastructure and an enabling environment to unlock Nigeria’s oil and gas production growth and achieve the federal government’s 3 million…
African Gas Industry Confronts Investment, Infrastructure Challenges
Africa’s gas industry is facing critical investment and infrastructure decisions as governments and energy companies seek to expand gas development while increasing its contribution to industrialisation and broader…
Nigeria Links Data Sovereignty, AI To Fresh Digital Infrastructure Investment
Nigeria is seeking to convert its digital policies and data-sovereignty requirements into investable opportunities for private capital through its National Cloud Infrastructure Strategy, the Director-General of the…
Afreximbank Urges Africa To Strengthen Value Chains, Trade Infrastructure In China Commerce
Afreximbank has advised African countries to work on stronger processing capacity, regional value chains, transport infrastructure and trade financing to capture more value from commerce with China. This is coming as…
Adamawa cabinet approves N5.6BN for infrastructure, agriculture, security projects
The Adamawa State Executive Council has approved a series of development projects worth over N5.6 billion to boost education, agriculture, infrastructure, and counter-terrorism measures across the state. The decisions…
Invest in infrastructure to fix electricity gap, German Prof tells FG
A German electrical engineering expert, Professor Ralf-Dieter Rogler, has urged the Federal Government to invest heavily in electricity infrastructure, maintenance and specialised engineering education to address…
AOCs: AON raises alarm over infrastructure deficit
By Dickson Omobola Airline Operators of Nigeria, AON, has raised the alarm over the increasing number of Air Operator Certificates, AOCs, being issued to new airlines, saying existing aviation infrastructure may not be…
Vandalisation of Public Infrastructure and the Law
Vandalism of public infrastructure is no longer petty theft. It kills, blackouts whole corridors, and bleeds the country’s treasury. From rail tracks and transmission towers to telecom sites, bridge fittings
Nigeria guarantees regulatory certainty for digital infrastructure, NITDA boss woos investors
Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency, NITDA, Dr Kashifu Inuwa, has called on The post Nigeria guarantees regulatory certainty for digital infrastructure, NITDA boss woos investors…
Can Africa take ownership of the AU-US infrastructure deal?
Early momentum is real, but AU member states, private capital and wary US investors have yet to be brought on board. The post Can Africa take ownership of the AU-US infrastructure deal? appeared first on Premium Times…
Hartland Announces Completion of 41 Projects, Commits to Infrastructure Delivery
Says it hasn’t abandoned any projects Emmanuel Addeh in Abuja Hartland Nigeria Limited, a civil engineering and construction company, has completed 41 major infrastructure projects across the country, citing the record
TETFund moves to revolutionise tertiary education with strong digital infrastructure base
The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) is intensifying efforts to transform Nigeria’s tertiary education system through massive investments in infrastructure, digital technology, and modern learning facilities,…
NERC mandates DisCos to remit up to 60% of Capex for infrastructure upgrades
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has ordered that Distribution Companies (DisCos) remit at least 60 per cent of their read more NERC mandates DisCos to remit up to 60% of Capex for infrastructure…
Airport congestion, infrastructure, bad weather major cause of delays – Adedayo, UNA CCO
….Faults NCAA’s August flight disruption data …As MM2 considers slot system Nigeria’s airline operators have attributed the majority of flight read more Airport congestion, infrastructure, bad weather major cause of…
Protecting N12.9tr Q2 oil windfall: Tantita pushes for stronger infrastructure security
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) report shows crude oil remained the largest single export commodity in the second quarter read more Protecting N12.9tr Q2 oil windfall: Tantita pushes for stronger infrastructure…
Senate Raises Alarm Over Declining TETFund Revenue, Warns of Impact on Infrastructure
Funmi Ogundare The Senate Committee on Tertiary Education and TETFund has expressed concern about the declining revenue available to the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), saying it could slow infrastructure