infrastructure investment
Security Concerns Mount as Scottish First Minister Presses PM to Approve Chinese Wind Farm Investment
Scotland's First Minister John Swinney is facing mounting criticism after pressing the Prime Minister to approve a major wind farm project backed by...
Cambodia Promotes New Era of Mekong Regional Cooperation
The government of Cambodia has outlined an ambitious vision for what it describes as a new golden decade of cooperation among countries along...
Indonesia Government Spending Surges 26 Percent in January as Budget Deficit Widens
Indonesia recorded a 26 percent increase in government spending in January compared with the same period a year earlier, leading to a wider...
SEDC Unveils $200 Billion South-East Growth Plan, Seeks N140 Billion 2026 Budget
The South-East Development Commission (SEDC) has unveiled ambitious plans to grow Nigeria’s South-East region into a $200 billion economy over the next decade,...
India Proposes Special Purpose Insurance Framework to Government Authorities
The government of India has proposed the creation of a special purpose insurance framework aimed at strengthening risk management for public sector projects...
United States Releases Additional Federal Funding for New York Tunnel Project
The federal government has approved a new tranche of funding for a major rail tunnel project in New York, a move officials say...
World Bank Approves New Development Financing Package for East Africa
The World Bank has approved a new development financing package aimed at supporting economic growth and resilience across East Africa, as countries in...
Ethiopian Tourism Boost Initiative Launched to Promote Local Economic Opportunity
Ethiopia has launched a national tourism boost initiative aimed at expanding local economic opportunities and strengthening the country’s position as a regional travel...
MTN in Talks to Acquire Majority Stake in IHS Towers in Strategic Infrastructure Move
MTN Group Africa’s largest mobile network operator is in advanced discussions to acquire the remaining 75 percent stake in IHS Towers a deal...
Nigeria Spends N11.1tn on Capital Projects in 2024 Amid Concerns Over Impact
Nigeria spent N11.1 trillion on capital expenditure in 2024, achieving an 85 per cent implementation rate, Finance Minister and Coordinating Minister of the...
