Infrastructure

Gov Abiodun reveals ₦5bn joint investment with the World Bank to empower 55,000 women in Ogun State. Updates on new Electricity Distribution Company and OGCARES inside.

The NCC has launched a comprehensive competition study with PwC to address market dominance and promote fair competition in Nigeria’s telecom sector.

The Conference of Registered Political Parties has threatened to sue Edo Governor Monday Okpebholo over plans to launch a state-owned airline, calling the project wasteful and misplaced.

Chevron Nigeria confirms hydrocarbon discovery at the Awodi-07 well in the western Niger Delta under its joint venture with NNPC.

The Federal Government and Edo State have advanced plans to establish an indigenous airline operating from Benin Airport following talks between Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo and Governor Monday Okpebholo. The initiative aims to boost connectivity, attract investment, create jobs, and reposition Benin City as a key aviation hub in line with President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.

Rising transport fares across Nigerian cities spark complaints from commuters struggling with increasing living costs.

Edo residents warn of possible flooding as blocked drainage systems raise concerns ahead of the rainy season.

Residents of Edo State protested prolonged power outages, citing business losses, estimated billing, and weeks of unreliable electricity supply.

Edo State Government has begun rehabilitating key rural roads to improve agricultural productivity and ease transportation challenges for farmers.

The Federal Government is reviewing power sector policies to address persistent electricity supply challenges across Nigeria.