The Tripoli-based Libyan government has revealed fresh plans to launch a major railway project in the capital city as part of efforts to modernize public transport and ease traffic congestion. …
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Governors, NCC Join Forces to Tackle Right of Way Fees and Boost Broadband Connectivity
The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) and the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) have entered into a strategic partnership aimed at harmonising Right of Way (RoW) policies, boosting broadband connectivity, and accelerating …
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CorruptionEconomyGovernanceInfrastructurePoliticsPublic Finance
Wike Denies Owing N5.2bn, Blames Civil Servants for Illegal Contracts
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has dismissed claims by local contractors that his administration owes them N5.2 billion, saying the debts were from irregular contracts awarded …
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BusinessDigital EconomyFinancial InclusionInfrastructureINVESTMENTNewsSouth Africa
Africa Data Centres Secures Level One B-BBEE Status, Driving Inclusive Growth in South Africa’s Digital Economy
Africa Data Centres, a subsidiary of Cassava Technologies, has achieved a major milestone after being awarded a Level One B-BBEE (Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment) certification in South Africa. This is …
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Kano Government Approves N40.8bn Road Projects to Improve Township Infrastructure
The Kano State Government has awarded contracts worth over N40.8 billion for the construction and rehabilitation of 17 township roads across the metropolitan area of the state. The projects, according …
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BusinessEconomyEnergyGovernment PolicyInfrastructureOil & Gas
Tinubu Hails NNPC and Sahara Group Over New LPG Vessel ‘MT Iyaloja Lagos’
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has praised the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) and Sahara Group for their commitment to strengthening Africa’s role in the global clean energy market. …
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AviationBusinessGOVERNMENTInfrastructureInternational Relations
Libya Hires Lufthansa Consulting to Build New State Airline
The Tripoli-based Libyan government has announced that Lufthansa International Consulting has been formally accredited to oversee the creation of a new state-owned airline. The decision was revealed during a meeting …
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GovernanceInfrastructurePublic SafetyTransportationWestern Africa
GPRTU Threatens Strike Over Pokuase–Nsawam Road
The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has warned that it will go ahead with its planned sit-down strike if the government fails to resume repair works on the deteriorating …
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EducationGovernanceHousingInfrastructureUrban Development
Ogun Town Planners Raise Alarm Over Population Growth Without Infrastructure
The Nigerian Institute of Town Planners (NITP), Ogun State Chapter, has called for urgent action to tackle the challenge of rapid population growth in many communities without matching infrastructure to …
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GOVERNMENTHousingInfrastructureNigeriaPublic SafetyUrban Development
FG, Lagos Move to End Building Collapses with New Safety Initiative
The Federal Government has announced plans to inaugurate the National Building Code Advisory Committee as part of efforts to address the rising cases of building collapses across the country. The …