Infrastructure

INSIDE THE GLOBAL RACE TO BUILD THE CITIES OF THE FUTURE

The cities of the future are no longer a concept confined to science fiction. Around the world, governments and technology companies are investing billions of dollars to create smarter, more connected urban environments designed to improve quality of life, reduce environmental impact, and make public services more efficient. As urban populations continue to grow, cities […]

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New Rule Lets Nigerians Sell Solar Power to DisCos

New Rule Lets Nigerians Sell Excess Solar Power to DisCos

Infrastructure / nntic

In a major development for Nigeria’s electricity sector, Nigerians who generate their own solar power can now sell excess electricity to distribution companies (DisCos) instead of letting it go to waste. The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has commenced the implementation of its Net Billing Regulations 2026, a policy that allows eligible consumers to export

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Second Niger Bridge: Impact, Challenges and Lessons

Second Niger Bridge: The Expectations, the Impact and the Remaining Questions

Infrastructure / nntic

For decades, the idea of a Second Niger Bridge was one of Nigeria’s biggest infrastructure conversations. The original Niger Bridge, which links the South East to other parts of the country through Onitsha in Anambra State, had long been a major economic route for businesses, transporters, and travelers. But over the years, increasing traffic, frequent

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Abuja Light Rail Project: The Vision, Problems and Lessons

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When the Abuja Light Rail project was commissioned in 2018, many Nigerians saw it as a major sign of progress. For years, conversations around transportation in Nigeria had mostly focused on traffic, poor road networks, and underdeveloped public transit systems. So when the federal government unveiled a modern rail system in the nation’s capital, expectations

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What Happened to Nigeria’s Industrial Dreams? From Assembly Plants to a New Generation of Builders

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Nigeria’s industrial ambitions once stretched far beyond crude oil exports and imported goods. Decades ago, the country envisioned itself as one of Africa’s leading manufacturing powers — a nation capable of building its own vehicles, producing machinery locally, and creating large-scale industries that could compete globally. Today, many of those ambitions remain unfinished conversations. From

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Nigeria’s Growing Cities and the Pressure on Transportation Infrastructure

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Nigeria’s urban centers are expanding rapidly, bringing with them rising population density, commercial growth, real estate development, and increasing pressure on transportation systems originally designed for much smaller populations. Cities such as Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, and Kano have witnessed significant growth over the past decades, with expanding residential estates, business districts, shopping centers, and

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