109 articles tagged with “Infrastructure”
From security lapses at Kenyan airports to water crises in South African provinces, regional governments across Africa face mounting pressure to address service delivery failures and financial accountability gaps that threaten development.
Nigeria's anti-corruption agency has commenced tracking of 16 billion naira in constituency projects across Kogi State, marking an escalation in efforts to ensure accountability in federal allocations.
Kenya's proposed National Infrastructure Fund raises questions about translating major infrastructure investment into measurable improvements in citizens' daily lives, as policymakers seek to bridge the gap between large-scale projects and grassroots economic benefits.
Development finance institution Bank of Industry transfers 30-room hostel to Nnamdi Azikiwe University while Abia and Enugu states pursue agricultural and commercial infrastructure projects through strategic partnerships.
Housing has overtaken infrastructure as Kenya's top budget priority, now commanding 20.2 percent of national spending as President Ruto's mandatory salary deduction program accelerates affordable housing delivery amid fiscal pressure.
Statiq's fresh funding round signals growing investor confidence in electric vehicle charging infrastructure, particularly in emerging markets where EV adoption is accelerating faster than many predicted.
Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited CEO Bashir Bayo Ojulari received the prestigious Fellowship of the Energy Institute as the state oil firm deepens collaboration with Dangote Refinery on port expansion and operational scaling.
As India and Brazil forge a bilateral mining pact targeting $20 billion in trade, the industry faces a deeper crisis: one in three mining graduates now reject extraction careers, choosing analyst roles over underground work.
Bulawayo faces water supply disruptions from power outages at its main catchment area, while Cape Town closes four public pools during peak summer heat—exposing the fragility of municipal services across the region.
The Nigerian government has launched capital gains tax reviews and infrastructure concession programmes to attract patient capital, while President Tinubu's executive order on oil earnings remittance aims to increase Federation Account revenue.
The government is intervening to prevent agricultural giant Tongaat Hulett's collapse while simultaneously opening rail freight to private operators, marking a dual approach to industrial policy that balances market liberalisation with strategic protection.
Governor Peter Mbah is staking Enugu State's economic future on a fundamental transformation from consumption hub to production powerhouse, anchored by strategic infrastructure investments including the ambitious 44.1-kilometre Enugu-Opi-Nsukka road dualisation.
Nigeria's 774 local government areas received N5.5 trillion in FAAC disbursements during 2025, yet widespread infrastructure deficits and service delivery gaps raise questions about fund utilization and accountability at the grassroots governance level.
US natural gas production is projected to reach unprecedented levels through 2027, driven by output increases in Appalachia, Haynesville, and Permian regions, while midstream operators deploy billions in processing and LNG export infrastructure to capture growing supply.
A Florida airport is set to bear the name of US President Donald Trump, pending approval from the Federal Aviation Administration in a move that reflects the enduring political symbolism of infrastructure naming.