Nigeria’s cold chain turns to gas power to cut energy costs
By Ediri Ejoh As investment in food preservation, refrigerated logistics, and cold storage infrastructure continues to grow across Nigeria, businesses are increasingly investing in self-generated power to improve operational efficiency, lower energy costs, and enhance competitiveness. For operators in the cold-chain sector, uninterrupted electricity is mission-critical. Refrigeration systems must run continuously to preserve product quality, […]
NDPC positions data governance, trust, and privacy as catalysts for Africa’s digital economy at UNGA 81 side event hosted by Engr. Oluwakemi Ann-Melody Areola
NEW YORK — Speaking at a high-level United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 81) side event convened by Engr. Oluwakemi Ann-Melody Areola, CEO of Vivacity Development, the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) highlighted robust data governance and regulatory alignment as fundamental prerequisites for driving digital economic growth and global competitiveness. The side event, held under the […]
Lawmaker facilitates rehabilitation of two Apapa roads
Dr Adesola Adedayo, a lawmaker representing Apapa Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, says the Federal Government will soon commence reconstruction and rehabilitation of two roads in the constituency. Adedayo disclosed this on Saturday at a meeting with All Progressive Congress (APC) stakeholders and members of his constituency at the Apapa-Iganmu Local Council Development […]
Delta Schools: Foundation bridges infrastructure, learning gaps
—Govt, beneficiaries hail sustained Adesuwa Foundation’s interventions By Egufe Yafugborhi ASABA – AS pupils across Delta State await the state government’s promised mass rehabilitation of decaying primary and secondary schools, the Adesuwa-Uadiale Foundation has moved into the gap, providing critical infrastructure and learning materials to some schools. The intervention, unveiled at the Foundation’s 2026 Back-To-School […]
The African Catalyst hosts InfraConnect 4.0 to advance capital mobilisation for Africa’s infrastructure pipeline
LAGOS, Nigeria — As global conversations around infrastructure investment continue to intensify, the fourth edition of InfraConnect, held under the theme “Mobilising Capital: Accelerating Africa’s Infrastructure Pipeline,” was successfully concluded on the 23rd of September 2026 at The Ballroom, Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos, marking a significant milestone in strengthening capital mobilisation for Africa’s infrastructure […]
Obasanjo, Otti, Obi of Onitsha to grace Asaba Massacre Memorial event
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, Governor Alex Otti of Abia State, Obi of Onitsha, HRM Nnaemeka Achebe and other dignitaries will grace the Asaba Massacre Memorial Remembrance Day on October 7, 2026.
