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NIGERIA'S federal government has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Russian conglomerate Messrs Tyazhpromexport to rehabilitate the Ajaokuta Steel Complex and the National Iron Ore Mining Company (Niomco).

Ayo Akinfe

[1] A high speed rail network to be constructed across the country over the next 20 years linking all 36 states

[2] Road maintenance is to be given back to the states. The Federal Ministry of Works will ensure funds are disbursed to state governments to cater for stretches that fall within their domains. This will enable states to levy tolls to discourage private car usage

NIGERIA'S economy has been projected to grow by 3.5% between now and 2026 increasing the country's gross domestic product (GDP) to approximately $400bn despite the current challenges that point to a rather gloomy outlook.

Ayo Akinfe

[1] We should set ourselves the target of linking all our 774 local government areas by rail by 2030

[2] Abuja and Lagos should be linked by a high speed network allowing travel within two hours

[3] We should build a coastal high speed rail link that connects Calabar to Lagos within two hours

[4] We should launch an Ecowas railway service linking Accra, Abidjan, Dakar, Freetown, Niamey, Bamako, Ouagadougou, Banjul, etc

COCA-Cola has announced plans to invest $1bn in Nigeria over the next five years under an ambitious programme that involve the expansion of its existing bottling plants and the creation of thousands of more jobs.

Ayo Akinfe

[1] With the cost of petrol now becoming a serious issue across Nigeria, it is crystal clear that we now need to drastically reduce its use. More and more cities in the world are going car-free and those that are not, are phasing out petrol and diesel cars, going for electronic automobiles. It is time for Nigeria to join the club

NIGERIA Hydrological Services Agency (Nihsa) officials have issued a warning to states along the Benue River to increase their vigilance as the management of the Lagdo Dam in Cameroon are planning to open their floodgates any moment from now.

Ayo Akinfe

[1] Volkswagen Beetle

[2] AK-47 assault rifle

[3] Kenwood mixer

[4] Phillips pressing iron

[5] Samsung mobile phone

[6] Dell laptop computer

[7] Sekonda wrist watch

[8] Bosch fridge-freezer

[9] LG flatscreen television

[10] Nike trainers

GOVERNOR Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has commenced negotiations with the London Borough of Barking & Dagenham with a view to establishing an exchange programme that will facilitate the training of local government chairmen and councillors.

NIGERIAN Football Federation (NFF) officials have concluded plans to appoint former Cameroonian manager Winfred Schafer as the new Super Eagles head coach over the coming weeks.