NAC infrastructure progresses rapidly

NPA, ANLCA Move to Ease Port Congestion

The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) and the Association of Nigerian Licensed Customs Agents (ANLCA) have agreed to work together to tackle traffic congestion around the Apapa and Tin Can Island ports and improve cargo movement. The agreement was reached during a meeting between NPA Managing Director Dr Abubakar Dantsoho and ANLCA President Chief Emenike Nwokeoji. [] The post NPA, ANLCA Move to Ease Port Congestion appeared first on Voice of Nigeria.

NIWA moves to clean up waterways, boosts blue economy investment

By Providence Ayanfeoluwa The National Inland Waterways Authority, NIWA, has intensified efforts to unlock the economic potential of Nigeria’s inland waterways with the commencement of a comprehensive clean-up programme aimed at tackling pollution, enhancing navigational safety and attracting investment into the nation’s blue economy. To drive the initiative, Parts Central Limited has been mandated to provide [] The post NIWA moves to clean up waterways, boosts blue economy investment appeared first on Vanguard News.

GEPA opens Ghana Trade House in Philadelphia, deepening commercial footprint in U.S

The Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA) has officially opened the Ghana Trade House in Philadelphia, establishing Ghana’s first dedicated commercial foothold on the United States East Coast and reinforcing the country’s strategy to deepen access to key international markets. The Philadelphia facility adds to Ghana’s growing network of overseas Trade Houses, following the opening of []

Manage security funds transparently to end northern suffering, insecurity – ACF tells governors 

The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has asked the 19 northern state governors to ensure the newly created Northern Nigeria Security Trust Fund is managed professionally, transparently and without political interference. In a statement issued on Friday by the Chairman of the ACF Board of Trustees, Bashir Dalhatu, the forum praised the governors for setting up [] Manage security funds transparently to end northern suffering, insecurity – ACF tells governors

TNB, UM meterai perjanjian CESA modenkan infrastruktur penyejukan Wisma R&D

PETALING JAYA: Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) dan Universiti Malaya (UM) memeterai Perjanjian Bekalan Tenaga Penyejukan (CESA) bagi memodenkan infrastruktur penyejukan di Wisma RD UM. Kerjasama ini menjadi langkah penting dalam menyokong pembangunan kampus yang lebih lestari, selain memperkukuh usaha ke arah kecekapan tenaga dalam sektor pengajian tinggi negara. Perjanjian ini dilaksanakan melalui anak syarikat milik ... Read more The post TNB, UM meterai perjanjian CESA modenkan infrastruktur penyejukan Wisma RD appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

The Trans-Saharan (parallel routing) Corridor (Algeria–Niger–Nigeria)

The proposed Trans-Saharan Railway Corridor linking Algeria, Niger, and Nigeria should be understood not merely as a railway but as a strategic instrument for reshaping the economic geography of Africa. By connecting the Mediterranean and Atlantic basins through a continuous north–south land corridor, the project would strengthen continental integration, diversify logistics networks, and reinforce the [] The post The Trans-Saharan (parallel routing) Corridor (Algeria–Niger–Nigeria) appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.

India estimates 300 GW power demand next year, backs local clean-energy manufacturing

Focus on domestic clean energy supply chains amid rising data centre, AI and EV-driven needs

Train strikes to hit Spain – travellers warned of severe disruption as hundreds of services cancelled

HUNDREDS of rail services across Spain are set to be disrupted this week after unions announced a nationwide 24-hour strike. Around 328 medium-distance, high-speed and long-distance services are expected to

USTDA supports US LNG technology deployment to power Northern Nigeria

The U.S. Trade and Development Agency is supporting the deployment of U.S. liquefied natural gas technology that will strengthen energy access and security in northern Nigeria. Today, USTDA announced an agreement with Nigerian energy company Powergas Nigeria Ltd (Powergas) to fund a feasibility study for a small-scale liquefied natural gas (LNG) plant in southern Nigeria The post USTDA supports US LNG technology deployment to power Northern Nigeria appeared first on Dateline Nigeria.

Nigeria: Nigeria Designed the Cure for Its Electricity Crisis. It Stopped Administering It Halfway.

[African Arguments] Ask anyone who has lived in Nigeria what NEPA stands for, and they will tell you it stands for Never Expect Power Always. The National Electric Power Authority (NEPA) was the state monopoly that, for decades, generated the country's electricity, carried it across the country, and sold it to Nigerians, badly. The joke outlived the institution, but the problem it named did not. The generators still hum outside shops and homes, and the grid still delivers a fraction of what the country needs.

NEC Africa and PowerX Launch AI Platform to Cut Telco Energy Costs and Prevent Network Downtime

NEC Africa and PowerX have announced a strategic partnership to deliver intelligent remote management system (RMS) and energy efficiency solutions for large, distributed telecommunications networks across Africa. The partnership combines NEC’s proven track record of large-scale ICT delivery across Africa with PowerX’s market-leading machine learning and AI analytics platform. The result is a single, accountable []

Africa’s trade shield

Introduction The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) has become the cornerstone of Africa’s economic integration agenda. Since trading officially commenced on January 1, 2021, the Agreement has sought to transform Africa from a collection of fragmented national markets into a single integrated marketplace capable of stimulating industrialisation, investment and sustainable economic growth. The AfCFTA The post Africa’s trade shield appeared first on Ghanaian Times.

WEC Energy Group: Data Centers Make This Utility Growth Story More Attractive

WEC Energy Group: Data Centers Make This Utility Growth Story More Attractive

Datacentre dive: Inside nLighten’s Bristol edge datacentre

We visit nLighten’s BRS1 datacentre, and travel from gritty city centre fringe to a high-tech overhaul that makes the case for reusing legacy infrastructure over new construction

General : Selangor Govt To Ensure LRT3 Connectivity Facilities Complete And Conducive - Exco

SHAH ALAM, July 1 (Bernama) -- The Selangor State Government is taking steps to ensure that connectivity facilities around the Shah Alam Line LRT3 stations are completed immediately to ensure a conducive environment for users.

China Rewires Africa’s Trade Finance

Standard Bank becomes Africa’s renminbi clearing gateway, Dangote moves to build the world’s largest refinery, and South Africa’s June 30 deadline arrives. China just rewired Africa’s trade finance architecture. Standard Bank and ICBC have been named the Renminbi Clearing Bank of Africa, giving businesses in 19 countries direct access to China’s onshore financial system for []

Telstra outage: Failed emergency services calls, train chaos, payment systems down

Telco says issues all sorted, but transport networks expected to be disrupted well into Thursday

Johor election: KTMB ramps up ETS services with 20pc discount

KUALA LUMPUR, July 7 — Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) is ramping up its Electric Train Service (ETS) capacity...

Federal Road Safety Corps, Nigerian Institute Of Transport Technology Sign Training Pact

FRSC and NITT seal partnership to boost transport training, research and capacity development in Nigeria.