FEC Approves Major Infrastructure, Security, and Industrial Projects to Boost Nigeria’s Growth

Major Approvals from the Federal Executive Council (FEC) Meeting – December 10, 2025

• Government approved major modernization of airports and communication systems.
• Lagos and Abuja airports will get advanced safety systems (A-SMGCS).
• Eight airports to receive new modular control towers.
• A new system will detect communication interference between planes and ground control.
• VHF radio communication systems to be upgraded in nine airports.
• Biometric e-gates to be installed at all international airports for faster passenger processing.
• Overall goal: safer flights, better airport operations, and improved passenger experience.

• New long-term plan to grow industries in Nigeria.
• Focuses on infrastructure, diversification, investment climate, innovation, and sustainability.
• Promotes industrial clusters, SEZs, local manufacturing, and technology transfer.

• Government approved 200 electric buses for NADDC at ₦58 billion.
• Emphasis on local assembly to boost Nigeria’s electric mobility and auto sector.

• New BOI HQ to be built at Eko Atlantic for ₦187.8 billion.
• Expected to strengthen BOI’s capacity for SME and industrial financing.

• Approval for internal and access roads in Lekki Medical Tourism Park.
• Aims to attract medical tourism investments.

• Nigeria will host the next IATF in Lagos.
• National Arts Theatre to serve as the main venue.
• Expected to boost trade and investment under AfCFTA.

• Forest guards nationwide will now be armed.
• They will operate under the National Security Adviser.
• Purpose: improve security in forests, tackle banditry, kidnapping, and illegal mining.

• Government approved Tourism and Cultural Economic Zones in all six geopolitical zones + FCT.
• Each zone will include cultural centers, creative hubs, and tourism infrastructure.
• Designed to create jobs, attract investment, and revive sites like Obudu Ranch and Yankari Game Reserve.