Tag: infrastructure
FG Approves Major Sports Infrastructure Upgrades Nationwide
Abuja, Nigeria – May 29, 2026 The Federal Government has approved a comprehensive nationwide upgrade of sports infrastructure as part of renewed efforts to reposition the country’s sports sector and promote youth development.The initiative, announced by the National Sports Commission (NSC), will focus on the rehabilitation, modernization, and construction of sporting facilities across the federation….
NAHCON DEPLOYS CLOUD-BASED CALL CENTRE FOR PILGRIMS’ SUPPORT
Makkah, Saudi Arabia – May 20, 2026 The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has deployed a cloud-based Call Centre system to strengthen pilgrims’ welfare services during the 2026 Hajj operations in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.Speaking during the unveiling of the facility in Makkah, the Head of ICT at NAHCON, Shehu Raji, explained that…
US Trade And Development Agency To Fund Wireless Project For West Africa
WASHINGTON D.C., USA – May 20, 2026 The United States Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) has announced plans to support the expansion of wireless connectivity across West Africa through a major telecommunications infrastructure project targeting underserved and off-grid communities.According to the United States Embassy in Abuja, the agency has approved funding for a feasibility study…
FEC Approves PPP Projects for Transport Data Bank, Ports Power Plants
Abuja, Nigeria, May 10, 2026 The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved three Public-Private Partnership (PPP) projects aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s transport and energy infrastructure. The projects include the development of a smart national transport data bank under the Nigerian Institute of Transport Technology, as well as independent power projects (IPPs) at the Onne Port…
Kebbi State Lists Gains of Sokoto-Badagry Highway, Praises Tinubu’s Transformative Leadership
Kebbi State, Nigeria, May 6, 2026 The Kebbi State Government has highlighted the expected economic and infrastructural benefits of the Sokoto–Badagry Super Highway project, describing it as a major milestone under the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. State officials noted that the highway project is expected to boost regional connectivity, improve transportation…
NDDC Inspects Kaa–Ataba Bridge, Expresses Satisfaction with Project Progress
Rivers State, Nigeria,May 7, 2026 The Niger Delta Development Commission has expressed satisfaction with the level of work on the Kaa–Ataba Bridge project in Rivers State following an inspection visit by officials of the commission. The inspection was part of ongoing efforts by the commission to monitor key infrastructure projects across the Niger Delta region…
Sokoto–Badagry Super Highway Project Advances in Kebbi
Kebbi, Nigeria, May 6, 2026 Work is progressing on the Kebbi section of the Sokoto–Badagry Super Highway as part of the ongoing Renewed Hope National Media Tour across the North West region. The infrastructure project is aimed at improving connectivity, boosting trade, and enhancing economic activities across communities linked by the highway corridor. The media…
Dualized Old Bypass Road Project Boosts Connectivity in Argungu
Argungu, Kebbi State,May 6, 2026 The dualized Old Bypass Road project in Argungu, Kebbi State, has been highlighted during the ongoing Renewed Hope National Media Tour across the North West region. The road infrastructure project is designed to improve transportation, ease traffic movement, and support commercial activities within Argungu and surrounding communities. The media tour…
NGF chairman Abdulrazaq to commission Radda Model Smart School in Katsina
Katsina, Nigeria — May 5, 2026 The Chairman of the Nigerian Governors’ Forum and Governor of Kwara State, Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, is set to visit Katsina State for the formal commissioning of the Radda Model Smart School. The project is one of three smart schools established by the Katsina State Government as part of its broader…
NAHCON launches “Hajj Companion App” to support Nigerian pilgrims
Abuja, Nigeria — May 5, 2026 The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria has launched a new digital platform, the Hajj Companion App, aimed at enhancing the overall pilgrimage experience for Nigerian pilgrims both within and outside the holy land. According to the Commission, the application is designed as an all-in-one guide, offering critical support services…