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Enugu Govt. promises to fix dilapidated infrastructure at NYSC camp

Ihesiulo Grace 24 April 2018 0

Gov. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State on Monday pledged that his administration would fix dilapidated infrastructure at National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) orientation camp in the state. Ugwuanyi also directed the State Rural Electrification Board to immediately restore light to the camp which

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“Enugu State among states that pays contractors regularly”

Ihesiulo Grace 16 April 2018 0

The Enugu State Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure Development, Engineer Greg Nnaji, has said that the state is ranked among the few states in the country that promptly pay contractors handling different development projects in their respective domains. The commissioner lauded Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu state for this positive state of affairs which he […]

Politics

Lagos community commends Ambode on infrastructure

Ihesiulo Grace 21 March 2018 0

It was celebration galore in Ogudu, a Lagos community, comprising Adebola street, Asejere, Alhaja Eleshin and other adjoining streets following Governor Akinwumi Ambode’s timely response to the Save Our Soul (S.O.S) message sent to him by the community on the incessant flooding in the area that had been wrecking havoc on residents for some time […]

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Despite high budgetary allocation, Nigerians still drink contaminated water – SERAP

Ihesiulo Grace 5 March 2018 0

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has demanded an inquiry into the high budgetary allocation to the water sector, following what the group describes as poor water infrastructure in the country. SERAP in a statement signed by its Deputy Director, Mr. Timothy Adewale, on Sunday asked the Minister of Water Resources and Rural Development, […]

Features

Gov. David Umahi’s golden strides in Ebonyi State

Ihesiulo Grace 28 January 2018 0

That the Governor of Ebonyi State, Engr. David Umahi has made lasting strides in infrastructure and agricultural development in Ebonyi State is not in doubt. What people are saying now is that within his first term in the saddle as the governor of the state, Engr. Umahi has written his name in gold in the […]

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EFCC launches probe over missing $500m Abacha loot

Ihesiulo Grace 19 January 2018 0

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has launched probe on the missing $500m Abacha loot. The foreign governments, which released the loot to the Federal Government after hard negotiations, demanded that the cash be used for concrete developments, including infrastructure, such as roads, water, healthcare and education. EFCC detectives tracking the

Politics

Ugwuanyi gets thumbs up for 2018 Budget Proposal

Ihesiulo Grace 5 January 2018 0

The Enugu State governor, Hon. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi has been commended for presenting a “realistic budget proposal” to the State House of Assembly for approval for the 2018 financial year. Giving the commendation, Archbishop of Enugu Ecclesiastical Province (Anglican Communion), Most Rev. Dr. Emmanuel Chukwuma expressed optimism that Ugwuanyi will implement to the

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Monarch, clerics harp on infrastructure in economy

Ihesiulo Grace 4 January 2018 0

Muslims have been enjoined to exhibit the spirit of tolerance, love among each other to foster peaceful co-existence of the country. The Ayangburen of Ikorodu Land, Oba Kabii Shotobi offered the advice, while speaking at the 90th anniversary of Zumuratul Islamiyat Society of Nigeria in Ikeja, Lagos. The traditional ruler stated that unity of the […]

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20 days in office: Council boss flags-off multiple rural road projects in Nsukka

Ihesiulo Grace 4 January 2018 0

The growth of any economy rests on the development of humans, infrastructure and agriculture. Little wonder just in 20 days in office, Chief Patrick Asadu, Chairman of Nsukka Local Government Area of Enugu state swiftly moved to flag-off construction of some rural roads to allow easy movement of agricultural products in the area. Omeje, who […]

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Gov. Ahmed signs 2018 Budget, pledges improved welfare, infrastructure

Ihesiulo Grace 28 December 2017 0

The people of Kwara State have been assured of improved welfare and infrastructure in the coming year. The State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed, gave the assurance while signing into law the State’s 2018 budget of N190, 997,425, 571, as passed by the State House of Assembly. Ahmed also promised that in the coming year, focus […]

Abuja Times

FCTA bemoans reports of poor infrastructure in Utako village

Ihesiulo Grace 20 December 2017 0

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has said that reports that there are no basic infrastructure in the Utako Village area of the FCT are misleading as the village is actually benefitting from essential services provided in Utako District. The FCT Director of Engineering Services, Engr. Shehu Ahmad Hadi, who was responding to reports in […]

Abuja Times

FCTA to partner investors on infrastructure dev’t- Bello

Ihesiulo Grace 13 December 2017 0

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Malam Muhammad Bello, has said that the authority henceforth would partner infrastructure developers in ensuring that development in the territory is fast-tracked to meet up with the peoples need. The minister said this while lamenting the cost of Government funding infrastructural development in the Federal Capital Territory,

Health

NAFDAC will enhance quality testing of medicines,foods, says New DG

Ihesiulo Grace 11 December 2017 0

To ensure the safety of all Nigerians and foreigners residing in Nigeria, the new Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, has assured that the agency will enhance quality testing of medicines and food products produced in the country. Adeyeye, said she would achieve this by […]

Business

Egypt to host six Heads of State, Nigeria’s Vice President and Africa’s leading Chief Executive Officers at the Africa 2017 Forum

Ihesiulo Grace 5 December 2017 0

…..Over 100 speakers and 1,500 delegates to discuss regional integration and job creation in Africa President Abdel Fattah Al Sisi will be hosting six African heads of state at the Africa 2017 Forum that will take place this week in the picturesque beach resort of Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. The President of Guinea, current chair […]

Opinion

Dangote, the Congo plant and the imperative of African industrialization

Ihesiulo Grace 29 November 2017 0

The Dangote Group of Nigeria, one of the pre-eminent industrial conglomerates in Africa, in pursuit of its pan-African development and emancipation strategy, on November 23, 2017 formally launched its newest economic development industrial project, the Dangote Cement plant in Mfila, in Congo-Brazzaville. With this $300 million dollars, 1.5 million metric tonne per annum

Business

FAAN boss harps on partnership for airport development

Ihesiulo Grace 28 November 2017 0

Partnering private investors is one of the avenues being explored by the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) to improve on infrastructure at the nation’s airports. Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Engr. Saleh Dunoma, made this known at the just concluded three-day World Aviation Forum (WAF) organised by the International […]

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FCT residents to pay for infrastructure says Minister

Ihesiulo Grace 28 November 2017 0

The Minister of FCT, Malam Bello Muhammad has said that residents of the territory may have to pay for infrastructure as government could no longer continue to fund it. Muhammad said this while on a inspection tour of ongoing road projects by the FCT, being executed by Gilmort Engineering Ltd. on Tuesday in Abuja. He […]

Business

FirstBank hosts 2017 international sustainability confab

Ihesiulo Grace 20 November 2017 0

The FirstBank’s Sustainability Centre will hold the fourth edition of the annual International Sustainability Conference – one of the activities and programmes driven by the centre. The FirstBank’s Sustainability Centre is a partnership between the Bank and the Lagos Business School (LBS); and the theme for this year’s conference is, “Partnership for Sustainable

Money

Leasing key to unlocking informal sector, boosting economy – DG, CPC

Ihesiulo Grace 20 November 2017 0

The Director-General of Consumer Protection Council (CPC), Mr. Babajide Irukera, has charged stakeholders in the leasing industry to intensify awareness campaigns about leasing, adding that it holds the key to unlocking the embedded potential of Nigeria’s informal sector, while boosting Africa’s largest economy. Speaking at the 15th annual national lease conference,

Abuja Times

Abuja velodrome to get UCF certification soon- Massari

Ihesiulo Grace 15 November 2017 0

The Cycling Federation of Nigeria (CFN) on Monday said plans had been perfected to ensure the certification of the velodrome at the Abuja National Stadium by the Union Cycling Federation (UCF). The CFN President, Giandomenico Massari, in a statement in Abuja, said the velodrome’s proposed certification was part of his administration’s effort to develop the […]