Nigeria

Lagos expands Materials Testing Laboratory mandate to strengthen construction safety

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Lagos expands Materials Testing Laboratory mandate to strengthen construction safety

Lagos State has announced new measures to enhance construction quality through an expanded mandate for the Lagos State Materials Testing Laboratory. Under the revised framework, all large scale developers must undertake mandatory materials certification before beginning structural works. Regular audits will also be conducted at critical stages of construction. Officials explain that the move responds to public concern over structural failures across the region and aligns with international standards for building integrity. The agency is…

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Federal Government rolls over 2025 capital projects to 2026

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Federal Government rolls over 2025 capital projects to 2026

The Federal Government of Nigeria has approved the rollover of a significant portion of 2025 capital projects to 2026 in response to tightening revenues and competing fiscal obligations. Ministries, departments and agencies have been instructed to consolidate spending on ongoing projects rather than initiate new capital commitments. Policy analysts indicate that the decision aims to limit project fragmentation and improve completion rates. However, concerns remain regarding potential implementation delays, cost escalations and the administrative burden…

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House of Representatives advances bill to modernize national statistical governance

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House of Representatives advances bill to modernize national statistical governance

The House of Representatives has moved forward with a bill seeking to reform the national statistical system by repealing the Statistics Act of 2007 and replacing it with updated governance provisions. The proposed law will strengthen institutional coordination, enhance data standards and introduce a clearer mandate for the National Bureau of Statistics. Lawmakers emphasise that reliable data remains central to economic planning, investment forecasting, sectoral reforms and social policy design. The bill also seeks to…

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Domestic Shipbuilding and Repair as a Priority Industrial Policy

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Domestic Shipbuilding and Repair as a Priority Industrial Policy

Across Nigeria’s sprawling coastline and bustling ports lies a maritime paradox: though the country handles a large volume of maritime traffic and commerce, much of its vessel repair, maintenance, and construction still depends on foreign shipyards. This reliance drains foreign exchange, incurs high costs and long downtimes, and denies the nation a chance to build a robust maritime industrial base. As global maritime dynamics evolve, now is the moment for Nigeria to reframe domestic shipbuilding…

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Advancing Maritime Security through Indigenous Surveillance Technologies

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Advancing Maritime Security through Indigenous Surveillance Technologies

Nigeria and other African nations are increasingly turning to homegrown surveillance technologies to address persistent maritime security challenges, including piracy, illegal fishing, smuggling, and oil theft. Experts say that indigenous solutions can improve monitoring capabilities, strengthen regional cooperation, and stimulate local technological and economic growth. Africa’s maritime domain spans vast shipping lanes, critical offshore energy installations, and fishing zones. In Nigeria, maritime trade accounts for over 90 percent of imports and exports, yet the Gulf…

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