Lekki deep seaport in Nigeria is expected to begin operations by the first quarter of 2023. The construction works for the project are progressing rapidly. As of the first quarter of 2021, the project has completed 48% of the total works.
The port is being built on 90ha of the 830ha Lagos Free Zone. Once operational, it will be capable to handle ultra-large ships and transport more than 14,500 containers.
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April 09, 2021
Nigeria launches RFQ for 12 road PPP under Value-added concession
The Federal Ministry of Works and Housing in Nigeria has launched a request for qualification (RFQ) for phase 1 of Value-added concession (VAC) under the Highway Development and Management Initia...
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March 24, 2021
Nigeria to launch 12 highway PPP concessions
The federal government of Nigeria has announced to begin the procurement process for 12 highway corridors across the nation under Highway Development and Management Initiative (HDMI). These 12 hi...
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February 15, 2021
Partners announced for USD2.9 billion Seaport PPP project in Nigeria
Mercury Maritime Concession Company (MMCC) and Port of Antwerp International have partnered to design and develop Escravos Seaport Industrial Complex (ESIC) in Nigeria.
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February 10, 2021
Partners announced for Escravos Seaport PPP concession
Mercury Maritime Concession Company (MMCC) and Port of Antwerp International have partnered to design and develop Escravos Seaport Industrial Complex (ESIC) in Nigeria. ESIC will involv...
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November 16, 2020
Commissioning of Pan West African broadband network announced
At the AfricaTech Festival international trade fair, Orange and its subsidiaries announced the commissioning and commercial launch of Djoliba, the first pan-African backbone. This infrastructure is ba...
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