12/03/2025
Hope as FG Moves to Fast-Track Dasin Hausa Dam . . . As ICRC meets water ministry, private investor Coastal communities along the Taraba, Adamawa, Benue, and other river basins in Nigeria are set to breathe a sigh of relief as the Federal Government takes decisive steps to accelerate the construction of the Dasin Hausa Dam. This long-overdue project will serve as a buffer against the devastating floods caused by excess water released from […]
28/02/2025
The federal government has declared that Nigeria’s journey towards sustainable economic growth hinges on building resilient infrastructure that could be facilitated with private partnership funding. This declaration was made yesterday in Lagos, by the Director General/Chief Executive Officer of Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC), Dr. Jobson Oseodion Ewalefoh, during the Stanbic IBTC Bank Plc’s “Thought Leadership Session” with the theme “Driving Gas and Infrastructure Opportunities in Africa: Focus on Nigeria.” Ewalefoh said: “Infrastructure forms the […]
09/02/2025
February 9, 2025 The Federal Government has opened conversations with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) – a member of the World Bank Group – on how to utilize the capital market and other available funding options within Nigeria to fund infrastructure development through Public Private Partnership (PPP). This was the focus of a meeting between the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC) and the World Bank Team, who were on a fact finding mission […]
07/02/2025
. . . 3,000 hectares farm, livestock ranch, Free Trade Zone underway February 7th, 2025 The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the concession of the Kashimbila Integrated Cargo/Agro-Allied Airport in Taraba state under a Public Private Partnership arrangement (PPP). Approved under the regulatory guidance of the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC), the project cuts across agriculture, water resources, and aviation sectors. It features the upgrade of an airstrip in […]
28/01/2025
State Governors have been charged to join President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s drive to bridge the infrastructure gap across the country through Public Private Partnerships. The Director General of the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC), Dr Jobson Oseodion Ewalefoh gave the charge on Wednesday in Abuja after a meeting with the Ondo state Governor, Mr. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, who was in the ICRC on a private visit to the Director General, to discuss key Public Private Partnership […]
03/12/2024
PRESS RELEASE December 3rd, 2024 ICRC, NAICOM, collaborate to enforce insurance cover for FG’s PPP assets . . .To issue compliance modalities in Q1 2025 The Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC) has partnered the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) to mandate concessionaires of government assets to procure insurance covers for the assets under Public Private Partnership (PPP) arrangements . The two commissions reached the agreement when the Chief Executive Officer of NAICOM Mr. […]
27/11/2024
Budget 2025: FG directs MDAs to comply with ICRC’s Act, PPP Policy The Federal Government of Nigeria has directed all Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) of Government to comply forthwith the National Policy on Public Private Partnership (N4P) of the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC) in conducting any form of Public Private Partnership (PPP) arrangement. In a circular titled “FGN 2025 Budget Call Circular”, issued by the Federal Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning, […]
30/10/2024
PRESS RELEASE October 30th, 2024 FG considers PPPs to fund key science and technology projects . . . As ICRC, Science Ministry agree partnership The Federal Government of Nigeria has said that it will consider using private sector funds through Public Private Partnerships (PPPs) as a funding option for certain key projects in the Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology. This was disclosed when the Director General of the Infrastructure Concession […]
08/10/2024
. . . As Keyamo, Ewalefoh agree to drive investment in aviation October 8, 2024 In its bid to unlock the economic potentials of the aviation sector through investment in Public Private Partnerships (PPPs), the Federal Government has established task forces in the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC), and the Ministry of Aviation. This was the outcome of a courtesy visit by the Director General of the ICRC, Dr Jobson Oseodion Ewalefoh to […]
23/09/2024
The Director General of the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC), Dr Jobson Oseodion Ewalefoh has said that the construction of the $3.5 billion Bakassi Deep Seaport will commence soon under the administration of Gov. Bassey Otu of Cross River State. Ewalefoh stated this at a High-level Stakeholders’ meeting where a statement of endorsement for the port project was signed. He assured that the project will be completed in record time. Ewalefoh said that his assurance […]
19/09/2024
September 18, 2024 PPPs: FG to audit all projects, enforce statutory insurance of PPP assets – ICRC … Honours interior minister as PPP icon for attracting over $500million investment through PPPs …As Minister moves to make agencies self-sufficient through PPP The Federal Government through the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC), has said that it would conduct an audit of all Public Private Partnership projects to ascertain their performance as well as ensure that […]
09/09/2024
Infrastructure Devt.: ICRC to issue approval certificates in 7 days – Ewalefoh The Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC) has said that it will henceforth issue Outline Business Case (OBC) Certificate of Compliance and the Full Business Case (FBC) Certificate of Compliance within seven days. This follows the charge by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to the Director General of the Commission, Dr Jobson Oseodion Ewalefoh “to accelerate investment in National Infrastructure through innovative mobilization […]
19/08/2024
PRESS RELEASE August 19th, 2024 PPP: New ICRC DG, Ewalefoh, vows to accelerate infrastructure Development . . . Rolls out six-point Policy Direction The Director General of the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC), Dr Jobson Oseodion Ewalefoh, has vowed to streamline processes required to deliver Public Private Partnerships (PPP) projects in order to accelerate infrastructure development and bridge the attendant gaps and stimulate the economy. He said this at the weekend during a strategic […]
24/07/2024
…As Ewalefoh pledges to boost investors’ confidence, infrastructure Devt. July 23, 2024 The Senate on Tuesday confirmed the appointment of Dr. Jobson Oseodion Ewalefoh as the Director General of the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC). His confirmation is sequel to his successful screening by the Committee on Trade and Investment, following the transmission of his nomination by President Bola Tinubu, GCFR in a letter to the President of […]
25/03/2024
Electricity Act: Nnaji urges States to employ PPP in Power infrastructure, …advocates Regional Power projects over individual state-owned …As ICRC hosts quarterly Nigeria PPP Network State governments have been urged to employ Public Private Partnerships (PPPs) in procuring power infrastructure in their states. Prof. Bart Nnaji, a former Minister of Power gave the charge on Thursday when he presented a paper at the first quarter 2024 Nigeria Public Private Partnership Network (NPPPN) meeting which […]
18/03/2024
By Christian Njoku – News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) The Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC), has lauded the remarkable achievement of Calabar Port irrespective inherent challenges. The Director-General, Mr Michael Ohiani, stated this when members of the commission visited the management of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) and terminal operators in Calabar. Ohiani stated that despite inherent infrastructure challenges, the port had been able to find innovative ways of doing business. The ICRC chief […]