The World Bank Group (WBG) has rated Nigeria high as one of the top four leading voices in Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) in its 2017 ranking. The Communications Officer for Infrastructure, PPPs and Guarantees Group of the WBG, Ms Yelena Osipova-Stocker, stated this yesterday. She described 2017 as a busy year in the world of infrastructure... Read More

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August 9, 2017

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C’River set to begin commercial airline, shipping company

The Cross River government is set to begin operations of its first commercial airline and shipping company. Governor Ben Ayade stated this after a presentation by some potential transaction advisers for the project during an expanded state executive council meeting, AIT reports. Ayade expressed optimism about the prospect the projects will bring to Cross River... Read More

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August 2, 2017

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Nigeria’s huge infrastructural deficit: Public Private Partnership to the rescue

by Tosin Adesina “The nation has a huge infrastructure deficit for which we require foreign capital and expertise to supplement whatever resources we can marshal at home. In essence, increased engagement with the outside world is called for as we seek public private partnerships in our quest for enhanced capital and expertise. This is the... Read More

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August 19, 2016

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We have the capacity to be Africa’s largest economy – Udoma

The Minister of Budget and National Planning, Senator Udo Udoma has said that the Federal Government is hopeful of increased private sector investment in the infrastructural sector of the economy following its efforts in galvanising the sector. Senator Udo Udoma said this on Thursday while receiving the report of the 3-Day Pre-Summit Workshop from the... Read More

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March 25, 2013

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Opinion: Bringing back growth to the Nigerian economy (III)

by Tunji Andrews It may not shock you to learn that Nigeria’s limited infrastructure services tend to be much costlier than those available in other regions. For example, road freight costs in Nigeria are two to four times as high per kilometre as those in the United States, and travel times along key export corridors... Read More

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World Bank rates Nigeria high in 2017 public-private partnership ranking

C’River set to begin commercial airline, shipping company

Nigeria’s huge infrastructural deficit: Public Private Partnership to the rescue

We have the capacity to be Africa’s largest economy – Udoma

Opinion: Bringing back growth to the Nigerian economy (III)

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