Infrastructure

Driving vs Lagos Blue Line Rail: Best Route from Mile 2 to Marina (Time & Cost Comparison)

The Commuter’s Dilemma: Driving vs. Commuter Rail on the Lagos Mile 2 to Marina Route

For thousands of professionals in Lagos, the daily commute between Mile 2 on the mainland and Marina on Lagos Island is one of the most demanding parts of the workday. Heavy traffic congestion, unpredictable delays, and rising fuel costs have made this route a major urban challenge. In recent years, the introduction of the Lagos […]

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Umahi: Lagos-Calabar Highway Has 1,500km Drains

Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway Has 1,500km Underground Drains, Flooding Caused by Blocked Channels — Umahi

Infrastructure / TPH Staff

The Federal Government has defended the engineering design of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway following public concerns over stagnant water observed on sections of the road after recent downpours. Minister of Works, Senator Dave Umahi, said the temporary accumulation of water on parts of the highway was not a result of poor construction or inadequate drainage

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Tunga Madaki Road Restores Access to Farms and Schools

Tunga Madaki Road Project Restores Access to Farms, Schools and Markets in Abuja

Infrastructure / TPH Staff

Residents of Tunga Madaki and eight neighbouring communities in the Federal Capital Territory are witnessing renewed economic activity as the construction of a new access road improves connectivity to farmlands, schools and commercial centres. The 7-kilometre road project, which includes four-span bridges, is designed to link communities that were cut off following the acquisition of

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Nigeria vs Ghana Infrastructure Investment Comparison 2026

Nigeria vs Ghana: Who Is Winning Infrastructure Investment in West Africa?

Infrastructure / TPH Staff

For years, the comparison between Nigeria and Ghana has gone beyond football and culture. It has now shifted strongly into something more serious, infrastructure investment. Roads, ports, energy, digital infrastructure and industrial development have become the real battleground for economic positioning in West Africa. Both countries are actively competing for foreign capital, regional influence and

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INSIDE THE GLOBAL RACE TO BUILD THE CITIES OF THE FUTURE

Infrastructure / TPH Staff

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 / TPH Staff

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 / TPH Staff

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

Infrastructure / TPH Staff

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

Infrastructure / TPH Staff

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

Infrastructure / TPH Staff

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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