Business

Oyedele at UNGA: ‘Africa needs affordable capital to finance infrastructure’

Oyedele at UNGA: ‘Africa needs affordable capital to finance infrastructure’

The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Taiwo Oyedele, has called for a major shift in the global approach to financing Africa’s development, urging the international community to make affordable, long-term capital available for infrastructure and energy projects across the continent. Oyedele, who made the call at the United Nations Dialogue […]
Visible Articles 5 10 15
EcoBank’s Rapid Transfer (1)

EcoBank’s Rapid Transfer (1)

For a bank operating over 746 branches and offices in about 30 African countries, the capacity to drive a truly continental financial product should not be a problem.

Problems crippling manufacturing in Nigeria, by Ibikunle, IPWA Plc MD

Problems crippling manufacturing in Nigeria, by Ibikunle, IPWA Plc MD

Power infrastructure has been a major challenge facing Nigeria’s economy, even as privatisation of the power sector is yet to yield the desired result to resolve perennial electricity shortage in the country. Currently, the power generation capacity stands at between 4,000 and 5,000mega watts, which is quite insufficient for a population of over 160million. To further improve power supply and sustainability, the Federal Government has approved N3.9billion for power transmission infrastructure.

Security at Port Harcourt Airport is water tight – Okoye

Security at Port Harcourt Airport is water tight – Okoye

The South-South/South-East regional General Manager, Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, FAAN, Mrs Ebele Okoye, has assured passengers that the Port Harcourt international airport has adequate security contrary to belief that the airport has porous security. This is coming just as she affirmed that the remodeling of the airport will be completed soon.