WASHINGTON, February 18, 2021—World Bank Group President David Malpass today announced the appointment of Makhtar Diop as Managing Director and Executive Vice President to head the International Finance Corporation (IFC), an arm of the World Bank Group that advances economic development and improves the lives of people by encouraging growth of […]
Policy
by AFIQ AZIZ / graphic by MZUKRI MOHAMAD IT IS paramount for local railway developers and contractors to not work in silo and push for more collaborations that could strengthen the supply chain within the industry and explore other markets beyond the Malaysian border. Malaysian Rail Industry Corp (Maric) president […]
By Xolisa Phillip Transport freight rail is the backbone in the movement of material. It is also worth noting that Transnet Freight Rail, beset by many problems, is the state-owned logistics company’s biggest operating division. Even the best of intentions can have adverse outcomes. Intent, sometimes, does not necessarily equate to […]
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the establishment of a Public Private Partnership styled Infrastructure company named Infra-Co with an initial seed capital of N1 Trillion. It is envisaged that, over time, the entity will grow to N15 Trillion in assets and capital. Infra-Co will be one of the premier infrastructure […]
African Railway Consortium works locally and internationally on railway development. It’s CEO thinks Nigeria needs more transnational railway lines to expand its influence on African economy