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Nigeria being repositioned as PPP knowledge base in Africa – ICRC
PRESS RELEASE April 27, 2022 Nigeria being repositioned as PPP knowledge base in Africa – ICRC The Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC) says that it is working very assiduously to reposition Nigeria as the Public Private Partnership (PPP) knowledge base in Africa. Acting Director General of the Commission, Michael Ohiani said this during the first…
Amaechi receives FBCs for Lagos/Ibadan, Itakpe/Warri rail e-ticketing concessions
…Projects to generate N140bn, create 3,000 jobs in 10 years April 13, 2022 The Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC) has issued two Full Business Case certificates (FBCs) for the concession of e-ticketing for the Lagos/Ibadan and Warri/Itakpe rail services. Acting Director General of the ICRC, Michael Ohiani, presented the FBCs on Wednesday to the…
ICRC backs NASRDA’s PPP solutions to provide 90% of Nigerians with satellite broadband internet
…As NASRDA boss hails ICRC as key to Nigeria’s development The Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC) has thrown its weight behind the National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) in its quest for effective satellite solutions in rural areas. Acting Director General of the ICRC, Mr. Michael Ohiani gave the assurance when he received a…
ICRC receives Shippers’ Council delegation, harps on PPPs to bridge infrastructure gap
PRESS RELEASE March 28, 2022 ICRC receives Shippers’ Council delegation, harps on PPPs to bridge infrastructure gap The Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC) has emphasized the need to utilize Public Private Partnerships in bridging the Infrastructure gap in the country. This is even as it has identified PPP models as a strategy that…
ICRC meets Abuja/Kaduna rail e-ticketing concessionaire
PRESS RELEASE March 18, 2022 The Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC) has met with Secure ID, the concessionaire for the Abuja /Kaduna rail electronic ticketing service. The meeting which was at the instance of the ICRC was called in a bid to address certain concerns raised by passengers on the Service. Sone of the challenges…
Head of Service to partner with ICRC on efficient civil service
By Nana Musa The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HOCSF), Dr Folasade Yemi-Esan, has said the office of the HOCSF is collaborating with the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC) to ensure an effective civil service for the country. Yemi-Esan who stated this on Thursday in Abuja at the First Quarter Public Private…
GARKI HOSPITAL IS BETTER RUN ON A PPP MODEL
Sefiya Ahmad writes that the PPP initiative at Garki Hospital is working remarkably well For a large population of ordinary Nigerians living in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, government hospitals remain the option when considering accessibility, affordability and quality service. They are however often mindful of the costs, waiting time to see a doctor or…
Edo Govt. delegation visits ICRC, targets own Agro-based River Port
March 10, 2022 PRESS RELEASE Edo Govt. delegation visits ICRC, targets own Agro-based River Port Representatives from the Edo State Government on Wednesday, paid an introductory visit to the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC). The visit was to intimate the Commission on the plans by the state government to finalise and submit an Outline Business…
FG issues Request For Proposal for Nigeria Air
The Federal Government of Nigeria, through its Ministry of Aviation, has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the establishment of a National Carrier. The RFP is in compliance with the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC) Act, 2005. This is in keeping to the promise made by the government and reiterated by the Acting Director…
ICRC implements 173 concessions worth $9bn since inception — D-G
Mr Micheal Ohiani, the Acting Director-General (D-G), Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC), says the organisation has implemented 173 concessions worth nine billion dollars since its inception in 2008. Ohiani said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Abuja. According to him, ICRC has been able to issue 116…
