Bridge collapses in Taraba
The collapse occurred on Wednesday evening after a heavy downpour.
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Nigerian govt threatens to terminate Abaji-Koton-Karfe dualisation road project
“The site has been inactive since December 2017, labourers have not been deployed on site."
Nigeria to generate 100,000mw by 2030 – ECN
The projection would be possible with an annual economic growth rate of 7 per cent.
NERC permits new operators to supply meters
The new class of operators in the power sector are called Meter Asset Providers (MAPs).
Fashola replies GENCOs, accuses them of blackmail, politicking
"I get reports of many of the clandestine meetings that some of them are holding with a view to disrupt ...
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What Africa must do to effectively utilise renewable energy – Fashola
The minister speaks at a conference in Ibadan.
Fashola inaugurates governing boards for FHA, FMBN
President directed ministers to inaugurate the boards of the various parastatals under their supervision on or before Friday.
Fashola, others seek ways of distributing 2,000 unutilised megawatts of power
They made this known at the 23rd monthly meeting of operators in the electricity industry.
Ekwueme’s burial: SGF, Fashola, other committee members inaugurated
Mr. Ekwueme died on November 19.
Toll gates will return to Nigerian roads soon – Fashola
The tolls will first be re-introduced at moribund toll points previously used by the government.
Electricity supply crisis looms, as BPE rejects ‘force majeure’ declared by DISCOs
The DISCOs want government to rescind a policy.
FEC endorses new Building Code for Nigeria
The FEC meeting was presided by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo.
Reconstruction of Apapa-Oworonshoki road begins next week – Dangote
A meeting is held with the vice president on the road.
Top major events at the Senate this week
The Senate received 2018 budget presented by President Buhari.
Saraki, Dakwambo, others present as Yelwa Goje is buried
The former Gombe first lady died in the U.S.
Senate to invite Fashola over fraud allegations against power ministry
Lawmakers want Mr. Fashola to explain details of the $35 million Afam Power Project.
Nigeria approves tax relief for road construction investors
The scheme allows private firms fund road construction in exchange for tax credits.
79 critical road portions need fixing before Christmas, FRSC tells Fashola
“We have submitted a report containing 79 portions in the critical road corridors throughout the country.”
Mining sector ‘biggest beneficiary’ of N1.2 trillion capital allocation in 2017 budget – Fashola
Minister of mines, steel also speaks on strides in the sector.
Fashola to represent Buhari at Nigeria, Zambia match
Nigeria will qualify for the 2018 World Cup if the Eagles defeat Zambia.
Nigerian govt releases N100 billion Sukuk Bond proceeds for 25 Road Projects
Projects in each geo-political zone will gulp about N16.67 billion.
UPDATED: How Nigerian govt will pay debts owed electricity firms – Official
The minister said not all debts indicated are owed by the government.
Invest in Nigeria’s road infrastructure, get tax relief – Fashola
He says the idea is to attract the private sector to road maintenance
UPDATED: Senate asks works ministry to remove all speed bumps on federal highways
The Senate noted that speed bumps are erected on almost all federal highways indiscriminately.
Lagos Traffic: Nigeria to divert cargo to Warri, Calabar
“What we can do also is to perhaps, for now, move our cargo to other ports if the content is ...
