Some Projects Completed/Nearing Completion in Nigeria in 2015

1. Project: World Trade Centre
    Location: Abuja, Nigeria.
    Project Cost : $ 1 billion.

The World Trade Centre project is a partnership between the FCT Administration and the First Continental Properties Limited, a subsidiary of Church -gate Investment Limited .
The construction site sits on 6, 102 hectares of land along the Constitution Avenue in the Central Business Area that is located at the centre of the city of Abuja . The project which commenced in March 2011 will have the phase one completed by September 2013 .
The 156 billion Naira development, the World Trade Centre towers is a multi - use complex that will comprise of luxury high rise office towers, luxury residence apartments, conference facilities , shopping malls and entertainment facilities .

 

2. Project: Centenary City
     Location: Abuja, Nigeria.
     Project Cost : $ 180 .6b
Centenary City is an ambitious new project by the Nigerian Government to build a smart city along the same lines of as Dubai ,Monaco and Singapore. The city is to be built from scratch on a 1, 260 hectares piece of virgin land located several kilometres southeast of Nigeria ’ s capital, Abuja . The concept of the city was mooted as project to mark the 100 year anniversary of Nigeria by January 1, 2014. It is to be private - sector driven



3.  Project: Kashimbilla Hydro - Electric
     Location: Taraba, Nigeria.  
     Project Cost : N 31. 2B

The 40 MW Kashimbilla Hydro -Electric Project, situated in Taraba State is designed for agricultural, electrical requirements and water supply . The project is being handled by SCC Nigeria and will be delivered sometime next year .

The dam was initially slated for 18 MW capacity, but following further studies, was expanded to 40 MW . The dam also includes other components such as a water supply intake and a water treatment plant, Construction at the site has attained 95% completion . The plant will be able to deliver water to 400, 000 people and will also be able to service 2000 hectares of farmland, with irrigation, assisting 8000 people.

 

 4. Project: Dredging of the River Niger /Onitsha / Baro in-Land Port
     Location: Niger , Delta, Kogi , Anambra, Imo , Bayelsa , Rivers and Edo, Nigeria.
     Project Cost : Approximately 280 Million Dollars.

The dredged Lower River Niger being the largest river in Africa cuts across eight Nigerian states and passes through 152 communities . It has a length of 572 kilometers, which starts from Warri in Delta State to Baro in Niger State . Other states covered by the dredging include : Kogi , Anambra, Imo , Bayelsa , Rivers and Edo . The dredging of the Lower River Niger was flagged- off by the late President Umaru Musa Yar’ Adua on September 10 , 2009 .

The primary objective of the Lower Niger dredging is to guarantee the navigational channel is kept constantly opened and functional to deliver sustainable improvement in water transport . As envisaged by Federal government, the dredging is intended to deliver numerous socio -economic benefits to the neighbouring communities and the entire country including: creating an aquatic highway that provides year- round navigation , boosting the waterway networks , ensuring a significant drop in the cost of mass transportation of bulk cargoes such as : the haulage of cement from the Obajana Cement Company or petroleum from proposed refineries at Kogi and Benue. The improved water transportation channel networks will alleviate congestions on the Abuja - Lokoja and Benin- Asaba -Onitsha Expressways. Royal Westminster Dredging and Marine Ltd and William Lloyds Technical Company are some of the project contractors.

 

 5. Project: Eko Atlantic City
     Location: Lagos, Nigeria.
     Project Cost: At least Six (6) Billion Dollars.

The proposed Eko Atlantic is a Lagos city that is being built on reclaimed waterfront and expected to accommodate at least 250,000 residents of the city on the project completion. The Eko Atlantic project extending over 9 square kilometers and is also expected to have positive effects in restoring and protecting the state shoreline. At 7km and 40 meters wide, the islands’ walkway will be the longest in the world.

As at May 2012, the Lagos state and South Energyx Nigeria Limited, developers and city planners of Eko Atlantic, 17 expatriates firms and over 500 Nigerians firms were currently working on the project and the expected date of completion is 2015.

The intended residential and commercial properties designed for the Eko Atlantic will ease pressure on the already overloaded infrastructure on the Island. Eko Atlantic will support a new urban development the size of the Manhattan district of New York City.

 

6. Project: Lagos Light Rail
    Location: Lagos, Nigeria
    Project Cost : Yet to be confirmed ( 1. 12 – 30 Billion Dollars ) .

Lagos Light Rail is a light rail system, the first of its type in this region of Africa, is envisaged to eventually consist of seven lines ( Red , Blue, Green, Yellow , Purple, Brown and Orange ) . The scheme is approximately 35- kilometer in length with an estimated ridership of a minimum of 500, 000 passengers per day. The following fourteen ( 14) station locations are proposed . The railway system including electric power , signalling , rolling stock, and fare collection equipment will be provided by the private sector under a Concession Contract . The concessionaire is expected to generate her own dedicated electrical power. In September 2011, LAMATA ( Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority ) stated that it would acquire H5 and H6 subway cars from the Toronto Transit Commission ( TTC ) , a public transit operator based in Toronto, Canada. Construction commenced in January 2010, and completion is expected in 2015 . The Blue Line is now being built by China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation ( CCECC ) . The Blue Line will run 27.5 km from Marina to Okokomaiko , with 13 stations. Lagos State is financing construction of the Blue Line from its own resources. A concession contract is being awarded to finance, supply and operate the railway equipment , including electric power, signalling , trains, and fare collection . The LRMT scheme is being financed by the Federal Government ( 45 %) , Lagos State Government ( 40 %) , and Ogun State Government ( 15 %) .

 

 7. Project: Millennium Tower and Cultural Centre
     Location: Abuja, Nigeria.
     Project Cost : $550 million

The Millennium Tower and Cultural Centre project is one of the many projects in the Central District of Nigeria's capital city of Abuja. At 170 metres (560 ft), the tower would be the tallest structure in Nigeria. The tower was designed by Manfredi Nicoletti and is part of the Nigeria National Complex which includes the Nigeria Cultural Centre and Municipal Building. Construction started in 2006.
The 170 metre tower will be Nigeria's tallest structure when completed along with an eight storey, low rise, pyramid shaped Cultural Centre. Located in Abuja, the site is severed by a main road so the two structures will be linked via an underground arcade. The tower consists of three cylindrical concrete pillar-like structures varying in height and linked together near the towers first peak using a disc shaped section which will house in its two floors, an observation deck and a restaurant where visitors will be able to enjoy spectacular views of the city below while they eat. Around the pillars of the tower three transparent stainless steel wings wrap delicately but protectively around the base of the tower and gradually open outwards in a fan like fashion as they extend up the height of the tower.
 

 8. Project: Abuja Light Rail
     Location: Abuja, Nigeria.
     Project Cost : $841.64 million.

Abuja Light Rail is an under construction project to build a light rail transport system in Abuja in FCT, Nigeria.
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo performed the official groundbreaking in May 2007,but was completed by Former President Goodluck Jonathan. The project was originally linked to the city's bid to host the Commonwealth Games in 2014.
The light rail network is expected to link Abuja with satellite towns such as Nyanya, Kubwa, Mararaba and Lugbe.

The ongoing light rail project has the capacity to transport about half a million people on a daily basis when finalized. - See more at: http://www.tvcnews.tv/?q=article/abuja-light-rail-project-makes-appreciable-progress-fcta#sthash.Nfz6RyYU.dpuf

The ongoing light rail project has the capacity to transport about half a million people on a daily basis when finalized. - See more at: http://www.tvcnews.tv/?q=article/abuja-light-rail-project-makes-appreciable-progress-fcta#sthash.Nfz6RyYU.dpuf

The ongoing light rail project has the capacity to transport about half a million people on a daily basis when finalized. - See more at: http://www.tvcnews.tv/?q=article/abuja-light-rail-project-makes-appreciable-progress-fcta#sthash.Nfz6RyYU.dpuf

The ongoing light rail project has the capacity to transport about half a million people on a daily basis when finalized. - See more at: http://www.tvcnews.tv/?q=article/abuja-light-rail-project-makes-appreciable-progress-fcta#sthash.Nfz6RyYU.dpuf

A developing rail transport system…. a fallout of an infrastructure financing agreement reached between Nigeria and the Chinese authorities in 2007.
Over 2,000 local and international workers are part of its construction process.
- See more at: http://www.tvcnews.tv/?q=article/abuja-light-rail-project-makes-appreciable-progress-fcta#sthash.Nfz6RyYU.dpuf

The ongoing light rail project has the capacity to transport about half a million people on a daily basis when finalized. - See more at: http://www.tvcnews.tv/?q=article/abuja-light-rail-project-makes-appreciable-progress-fcta#sthash.Nfz6RyYU.dpuf

The ongoing light rail project has the capacity to transport about half a million people on a daily basis when finalized. - See more at: http://www.tvcnews.tv/?q=article/abuja-light-rail-project-makes-appreciable-progress-fcta#sthash.Nfz6RyYU.dpuf

 9. Project: Ibom Specialist Hospital
     Location: Uyo, Akwa Ibom, Nigeria.
     Project Cost : 30 Billion Naira

The 308-bed international specialist hospital, billed for inauguration on Monday, May 25, is an ultra-modern medical facility with six fully integrated modular theatres that will redirect medical tourism to Akwa Ibom State and the country.

The hospital that is equipped with 640 slides CT scan, digital mammography, endoscopy surgery, highly sophisticated intensive care units and medical gas plants is sitting on a large landmass with paperless and fully automated laboratories. It also has a helipad to facilitate easy emergency movements to and from the hospital. The entire hospital system is also hooked up to a global system for best practice.



10. Project: Calabar International Convention Centre (CICC)
     Location: Calabar, Cross River, Nigeria.
     Project Cost : 9 Billion Naira

Calabar International Convention Centre (CICC) consists of four adjoining sculptural volumes called blocks. The entire edifice sits within its environment, using the gradient of the topography. The building is situated on top of a hill and has tropical panoramic views of the Calabar River from all the foyers. The design and overall aesthetic of the CICC was the creative work of the renowned Danish architects, Henning Larsen Architects.
Calabar ICC is the vision of the former Governor of Cross River State , Senator Liyel Imoke. The Centre will run as a partnership between the Cross River State Government and Alliance Venue and Facility Management.




 11. Project: Dangote Group Tomato Plant
     Location: Kano, Nigeria.
     Project Cost : Unknown

Aliko Dangote has completed construction of the continent’s biggest tomato-processing plant in Kano, Nigeria which is expected to reduce the country’s dependence on tomato paste and puree import. National Salt Company of Nigeria PLC (NASCON) acquired by the Dangote Group as the Core Investor in 1996, imports and sells Petti brand of Tomato Puree.
The Nigerian Voice reports that the 1,200 metric ton installed capacity factory has been built in the Staple Crop Processing Zone Development (SCPZ). Development of this special zone is one of the focus points of the Agricultural Transformation Agenda (ATA) of Nigeria’s Former President Goodluck Jonathan.
The idea is to attract private sector investments into modern processing of locally produced crops, livestock, fisheries and related agribusiness activities.
Food and agriculture experts expect that the new tomato-processing factory will create price stability for tomato farmers when they harvest and they will do more than one cropping season hence forth. The presence of the factory will encourage farmers to produce more.



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Shah Deniz Stage II Offshore Project in Azerbaijan Secures $1bn Financing

Shah Deniz stage II offshore project in Azerbaijan

     

       

            Offshore natural gas field project in Azerbaijan, Shah Deniz stage II will receive a financing package of $1bn from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), and the Black Sea Trade and Development Bank (BSTDB).
The total cost of the Shah Deniz II development will top $47bn. It is planned to be developed in a consortium of companies which includes BP, TPAO, Petronas, SOCAR, Lukoil, NICO and SGC.
The gas field will feed Southern Gas Corridor from Caspian to Europe and its development would bring gas to south-eastern Europe.

"ADB's involvement has helped catalyse long-term bank financing support from commercial banks."

Lukoil Overseas Shah Deniz, a subsidiary of Lukoil, which has a 10% interest in the field will get the financing.
A chain of pipelines including the existing South Caucasus Pipeline and the planned Trans-Anatolian and Trans-Adriatic pipelines will be used to transport gas from Azerbaijan through Georgia and Turkey to Greece and Bulgaria, and later on to Italy to reach Europe.
ADB private sector operations department deputy director general Michael Barrow said: "This will be the largest gas field development project undertaken in Azerbaijan, generating more economic opportunities and helping to boost closer regional ties with Georgia and Europe.
"ADB's involvement has helped catalyse long-term bank financing support from commercial banks."
EBRD Energy and Natural Resources managing director Riccardo Puliti said: "This project is one of the EU's highest priorities for the energy sector.
"It helps cut carbon emissions by providing a bridge fuel for renewables and replacing coal. The project will also be a very big step towards the market-based hub pricing for gas which will bring Europe closer to a common gas market."
As part of the financing, the EBRD and ADB will each lend $250m to the project and BSTDB will provide a $60m.
A group of commercial lenders including Bank of China, London branch; ING Bank; Société Générale; and Unicredit Bank Austria will provide the remainder of the financing.
The project, from which production is expected to begin in 2018, will help provide jobs for over 16,000 people through to 2022.

Culled from: http://www.offshore-technology.com/news/newsshah-deniz-stage-ii-offshore-project-in-azerbaijan-secures-1bn-financing-4643121

17 YEARS OF EDUCATION AND FOOTBALL

The NNPC/Shell Cup football competition for secondary schools celebrated its seventeenth year in 2015. This milestone year witnessed Rochas Okorocha Foundation College, Ogboko, Imo State, emerge winners of the 2015 series, after defeating Government Day Secondary School, Gwale Kano by 2-1 inside the main bowl of the Teslim Balogun Stadium, Surulere, Lagos.
The football competition was initiated in 1998 by the Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) and its joint venture partners. Its objective was to reduce the number of boys who abandon their education in pursuit of football careers. “Combining sports with education is the main objective of the NNPC/Shell Cup. I am happy to say that this has been achieved by the sustained efforts of SPDC, our joint venture partners and the Nigeria Schools Sports Federation” said the SPDC General Manager, Gas, Ubaka Emelumadu, who represented the SPDC MD/ Country Chair, Shell Companies in Nigeria, Osagie Okunbor, at the
2015 Finals.
Rabiu Abdul of the Ministry of Education, Kano, has attended every finals game since the inception of the
NNPC Shell Cup competition! Speaking to Lori Uduje on his motivation for attending the competitions, the former Games Master who has coached several primary and secondary schools in Kano since the 80’s said, “I attend the finals of the competition, even when the schools I coordinate do not qualify. I like to see our youths progress, and I appreciate the effort that Shell and NNPC are putting into youth development through sports.” The competition has achieved great success in motivating youths to take their education seriously even while they continue to pursue their football careers. Mr. Abdul explained that “In Kano, students are
motivated to come to school, simply because they know it’s a criterion to participate in the NNPC/Shell Cup.”
In the 2015 edition, former Super Eagle’s Mike Obiku, Gido Vader and Melvin Boel from the renowned Feyenoord Academy were on ground to provide coaching clinics for all the semi-finalists. The partnership with Feyenoord Academy which began in 2014 is one way the SPDC JV is improving the experience of
the players and coaches. “Feyenoord Academy is one of the most successful youth academies in the world and SPDC and its joint venture partners are pleased to be working with them to bring world-class coaching and player development expertise to Nigeria,” said Igo Weli, General Manager Sustainable Development and Community Relations, SPDC, during a media chat that took place as part of this year’s competition.
NNPC/Shell Cup has recorded many gains. In the past 17 years, the competition has helped discover untapped potential, nurturing them into talented players, while keeping them in school. Champions like
Super Eagles star Ejike Uzoenyi, and Under-17 World Cup winner, Akinjide Idowu are a few examples of national and international players who emerged from the competition.
The NNPC/Shell Cup is a demonstration of the JV’s commitment to the development of Nigerian youths. In the week after the finals, our social media mentions were a testament to the public’s appreciation of our efforts. We recorded 99 re-tweets and 62 “likes” on Facebook. This unprecedented high engagement rate can be directly attributed to posts on the NNPC/Shell Cup

Culled from: http://www.shell.com.ng/environment-society/shell-in-the-society/youth-development/shell-cup/shell-cup-update.html