April 2012

Nigeria to Build Stadium in Otukpo

April 9, 2012 - 12:03

[This Day]

President of the Senate, Senator David Mark has promised to build a mini stadium in his country home Otukpo in Benue State as part of measures to develop sports and possibly curb anti-social behaviour among the youths.

Source:

http://allafrica.com/stories/201204090344.html

Church Collapse - 22 Die During Easter Vigil in Benue

April 9, 2012 - 10:11

[Leadership]

About 22 worshippers of St Robert's Catholic Mission in Benue State died on Saturday night during an Easter vigil mass when their church building suddenly collapsed midway into the service.

Source:

http://allafrica.com/stories/201204090149.html

If Country's Cement Demand Is to Be Met

April 9, 2012 - 09:21

[Daily Trust]

Now that Nigeria's cement import has - from this month -becomes a thing of the past, Nigerians are already calling for government to look in the direction of private sector to play a major role in the refining of the country's petroleum products.

Source:

http://allafrica.com/stories/201204090104.html

Church Building Collapses, Kills 22 in Benue

April 9, 2012 - 09:18

[Daily Trust]
Lafia, Markurdi -
About 22 worshippers died on Saturday during an Easter vigil mass at St. Robert Catholic Church, Adamgbe in Mbayongo area of Vandeikya Local Government Area of Benue State, when the church's roof collapsed on them following a windstorm.

Source:

http://allafrica.com/stories/201204090076.html

Church Collapses, Kills 22 in Benue

April 9, 2012 - 08:24

[This Day]

Twenty-two people were killed and 31 others were injured in Benue state when their church building caved in on them during Easter vigil, a government spokesman said Sunday.

Source:

http://allafrica.com/stories/201204090038.html

Nigeria N5 Billion Contract for the Construction of Almajiri Schools - Sambo

April 8, 2012 - 15:34

[Leadership]

The Federal Government has awarded N5 billion contract for the construction of Almajiri schools across the country under the second phase of the Almajiri programme.

Source:

http://allafrica.com/stories/201204080167.html

250 New Primary Schools Now Ready for Commissioning - Amaechi

April 8, 2012 - 08:46

[Vanguard]

Rivers State Governor, Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi has said his administration has completed, equipped and fully furnished 250 Model Primary Schools across the State which are now ready for commissioning.

Source:

http://allafrica.com/stories/201204080048.html

Give Schools Sh12 Billion, PS Kiyiapi Says

April 8, 2012 - 08:40

[The Star]

THERE is need to allocate funds for the construction of schools at once, Education PS James Kiyiapi said yesterday.

Source:

http://allafrica.com/stories/201204080043.html

Zambian Institute of Architects - Benefits of Maintaining Properties

April 6, 2012 - 16:49

[Times of Zambia]

YOU are on your way for a visit to Botswana, having been cleared by the Zambian Immigration Department at Kazungula border post.

Source:

http://allafrica.com/stories/201204061072.html

Abuja Airport to Get Ring Road, New Car Park

April 6, 2012 - 13:19

[This Day]

In order to ease traffic congestion at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, a ring road and additional car park will soon be built at the airport.

Source:

http://allafrica.com/stories/201204060805.html

Nigeria Earmarks N1 Billion for Construction of Three Boarding Schools

April 6, 2012 - 13:09

[Leadership]

The Sokoto State Government has earmarked N1 billion for the construction of three boarding primary schools in the state.

Source:

http://allafrica.com/stories/201204060761.html

Construction Slows Down

April 5, 2012 - 15:10

[Namibia Economist]

The number and value of building plans approved by the City of Windhoek fell for the second month in a row in March, latest figures show.

Source:

http://allafrica.com/stories/201204051026.html

Zambia to Review Mulobezi Railway Line Concession

April 5, 2012 - 14:35

[Times of Zambia]

THE Government will review the concession agreement with Mulobezi Railway Line to improve operations of the railway project.

Source:

http://allafrica.com/stories/201204050921.html

Neckartal : Is It a Dam or a Scam?

April 5, 2012 - 13:57

[Namibian]

WHY is the Government hell-bent on rushing into spending more than N$3 billion on one project whose process still suggests it is littered with dubious intent? Why is the government not ready to re-examine and, this time, conduct thorough as well as independent studies into the building of the Neckartal Dam south of Keetmanshoop?

Source:

http://allafrica.com/stories/201204050845.html

South Africa Allocates ZAR2.5 Billion For New FET College Campuses

April 5, 2012 - 12:46

Pretoria - A total of R2.5 billion is to be allocated towards the refurbishment and construction of new campuses of Further Education and Training (FET) colleges over the next three years, President Jacob Zuma announced on Wednesday.

Boitekong Mall Opens Soon

April 5, 2012 - 12:21

[Biz-Community]

The R180-million Boitekong Mall by Fontis Development is in the final stages of completion. Construction began during August 2011, and will conclude in April 2012 with the modern, minimalistic and classy designed centre launching to the public on 26 April 2012.

Source:

http://allafrica.com/stories/201204050373.html

Nigeria to Build Ultra-Modern Market in Yenagoa

April 5, 2012 - 10:26

[Vanguard]
Yenagoa -
Governor Seriake Dickson, yesterday, paid a surprise visit to Opolo market, which was razed by fire Sunday night, saying plans were on to build an ultra-modern market in Yenagoa, with a view to checking markets from springing up along major highways in the metropolis.

Source:

http://allafrica.com/stories/201204050150.html

Sierra Leone: Construction of Chinese Funded Micro-Dam Begins

April 5, 2012 - 00:13

[UN News]

The construction of a United Nations-supported hydro power plant has commenced in north-western Sierra Leone in an effort to bring electricity to the local community, which is expected to benefit from improved irrigation, water and sanitation services and increased businesses opportunities.

Source:

http://allafrica.com/stories/201204041220.html

Collapsed Building Kills One

April 4, 2012 - 16:08

[New Times]

One person discovered dead from the rubble of the collapsed city building that occurred on Tuesday Afternoon, the police have confirmed.

Source:

http://allafrica.com/stories/201204040864.html

Mopani Terminates Road Contract

April 4, 2012 - 16:00

[Times of Zambia]

MOPANI Copper Mines (MCM) has terminated the contract of Swanepoel, a road contractor, due to poor work performance and failure to meet the stipulated requirements, company chief executive officer, Danny Callow has said.

Source:

http://allafrica.com/stories/201204040843.html

Many Injured in Building Collapse

April 4, 2012 - 15:44

[Focus]

An unidentified number of people were buried under rubble when a 4-floor building known as Petit Meridien, located in Kacyiru sector of Gasabo district opposite Umubano Hotel, collapsed last Tuesday around 12: 30 pm.

Source:

http://allafrica.com/stories/201204040806.html

PLANNER - Project Management Consultancy - Gauteng

April 4, 2012 - 14:56

PLANNER – Project Management Consultancy - Gauteng
Due to ongoing and further workload, this leading project management consultancy needs a further Planner to support their Director.
Opportunity not to be missed? Long term prospects!
Young dynamic B Sc Building or Civil related qualified person who enjoys the challenges of putting building projects together in the most effective manner is essential
You need to be a computer fanatic, a problem solver, highly methodical and logical.

Source:

http://wallstreetglobalcareers.com/node/1042

Nkol'afamba-dzeng Road - First Phase Nears Completion

April 4, 2012 - 14:27

[Cameroon Tribune]

Public Works Minister, Patrice Amba Salla, visited the site yesterday April 2.

Source:

http://allafrica.com/stories/201204040777.html

Collapsed Building - Four FCTA Staff to be Sanctioned

April 4, 2012 - 11:43

[Daily Trust]

The FCT Administration has taken a decision to sanction four of its senior staff alleged of complicity in some building collapse incidents in the Federal Capital City, Abuja.

Source:

http://allafrica.com/stories/201204040502.html

N288 Million Contract for Renovation of Emir's Palace

April 4, 2012 - 11:43

[Daily Trust]
Ilorin -
The chairman,Kaiama local government of Kwara State Alhaji Abubakar Sidiq Ahmad yesterday, presented cheques worth N288,751,362.00 for the construction of the new emir's palace and seven other human needs project for the development of the area.

Source:

http://allafrica.com/stories/201204040491.html

Permanent Secretary Assures of Housing Delivery

April 4, 2012 - 09:17

[Daily Trust]

Mr Emmanuel Ogbile, the out-going Permanent Secretary in the Federal Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban Development, has assured that government is determined in tackling the challenges in the housing sector.

Source:

http://allafrica.com/stories/201204040383.html

'Country's 16 Million Housing Deficit Requires N53 Trillion to Fix'

April 4, 2012 - 08:29

[Daily Trust]

The Nigerian housing deficit put at over 16 million units would require about 53 trillion naira to cover the wide gap at an average cost of 3.3 million naira per unit of a flat.

Source:

http://allafrica.com/stories/201204040307.html

Construction Slow to Get Off the Ground

April 4, 2012 - 06:40

[Namibian]

BUILDING plans approved by the City of Windhoek in March dropped by 11 per cent to 186 compared to February.

Source:

http://allafrica.com/stories/201204040173.html

PROFESSIONAL QUANTITY SURVEYING - Gauteng - Sandton

April 3, 2012 - 16:50

PQS – Sandton
Medium size practice needs a QS who has worked for a professional office for somewhere around 4/7 years. You would use Excel for measurements, must be able to do valuations, Bills of Quantities, Cost report directly responsible to a Partner. If you are confident that you are able to handle the day to day aspects of sub and contract measurements and valuation, we would love to hear from you. You would work on commercial, industrial and retail projects in Gauteng.

Source:

http://wallstreetglobalcareers.com/node/1038

Nigeria to Spend N94.2 BILLION On Warri Refinery TAM

April 3, 2012 - 15:12

[Leadership]

The federal government has budgeted N94.2 billion for the Turn Around Maintenance (TAM) of Warri Refining and Petrochemicals Company (WRPC).

Source:

http://allafrica.com/stories/201204030815.html