Africa’s infrastructure deficit: Summit calls for bolder action from private sector to reduce gap
THE just concluded Africa’s premier infrastructure summit in Abuja, put together by Africa Finance Corporation AFC, that brought together experts in infrastructure financing, has called for bolder action from private sector in order to reduce Africa’s infrastructure deficit, just as it has put strong emphasis on partnerships to increase deal flow to unlock critical infrastructure investment in Africa.
Why Gowon created states 50 years ago
THIS Saturday May 27, the drums will roll out in Lagos, Kano, Ilorin, Port-Harcourt and in some other states capitals, to mark the 50 years anniversary of the creation of states by General Dan Yuma Yakubu Gowon(82).
Osborne N15bn cash: Pressure mounts on Presidency, Osinbajo over Oke
Nearly three weeks after the presidential panel that probed the huge cash hauled from a private apartment in Ikoyi, Lagos, submitted its findings, the Presidency may have come under immense pressure not to slam punitive measures against the embattled Director-General of National Intelligence Agency, Ayo Oke, over his role in the episode, Vanguard learned last night.
Oba Akiolu testifies in suit seeking his removal
Oba Rilwan Akiolu of Lagos yesterday defended his traditional stool as Oba of Lagos before a Lagos High court sitting in Ikeja
Court suspends proceedings on forfeiture of Patience Jonathan’s $5.7m
A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos, yesterday, suspended proceedings in the application seeking permanent forfeiture of $5.7million belonging to former First Lady, Dane Jonathan Patience.
Halt this growing Executive impunity
THE testy relationship between the Senate and the Presidency was tried once again last week when a newly-appointed Director-General of the National Lottery Commission, Mr Lanre Gbajabiamila, started functioning without first being confirmed by the Senate.
