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After the Latest Lagos Building Collapse, What Must Change to Prevent the Next One?

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LAGOS, NIGERIA — Following Thursday’s building collapse in the Satellite Town area of Lagos, where emergency responders rescued multiple survivors from the rubble, many Nigerians are once again asking a familiar question: Why do building collapses keep happening in Nigeria? Over the years, several buildings have collapsed across different parts of the country, leaving behind […]

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The Hidden Infrastructure Crisis Affecting Public Health in Nigeria

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ABUJA, NIGERIA — When Nigerians discuss infrastructure, the conversation often revolves around roads, bridges, railways and power projects. Yet experts warn that one of the country’s most serious infrastructure challenges receives far less attention despite directly affecting millions of lives every day. It is the crisis of public health infrastructure. From inadequate primary healthcare centres

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Can Fibre Expansion Unlock More Jobs and Innovation in Nigeria?

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ABUJA, NIGERIA — As Nigeria pushes to build a digital economy capable of competing on the global stage, attention is increasingly turning to one critical piece of infrastructure that many experts believe could determine the country’s future success: fibre-optic networks. While discussions about technology often focus on startups, artificial intelligence, fintech and digital skills, industry

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Nigeria’s Digital Economy Needs Better Internet Infrastructure. Here’s Why

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ABUJA, NIGERIA — Nigeria’s digital economy is growing rapidly. From fintech startups and online businesses to remote workers, digital creators and technology hubs, millions of Nigerians now rely on the internet to earn a living, access services and connect with opportunities. Yet despite the country’s digital ambitions, poor internet infrastructure remains one of the biggest

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Why Are Nigerians Still Paying High Fuel Prices? Despite Dangote’s Price Cut, Relief Remains Elusive

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ABUJA, NIGERIA — Millions of Nigerians are yet to feel any meaningful relief at filling stations despite the recent reduction in petrol prices announced by the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, raising questions about when lower depot prices will eventually translate into cheaper fuel for consumers. Last week, Dangote Refinery reduced its ex-depot price of Premium Motor

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OPay Partners 3MTT, Extends National Innovation Challenge 2026 Application Deadline to July 3

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LAGOS, NIGERIA — Nigerian fintech giant OPay has extended the application deadline for its 2026 National Innovation Challenge to July 3, 2026, following overwhelming interest from students across tertiary institutions nationwide. The National Innovation Challenge is a key component of the expanded OPay Scholars Programme 2026, a talent development initiative aimed at empowering young Nigerians

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Lagos vs Abuja: Which City Is Winning Nigeria’s Infrastructure Race in 2026?

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For years, Nigerians have argued over which city truly represents the country’s future. Some point to Abuja’s modern layout and growing skyline. Others insist Lagos remains untouchable because of its economic dominance and relentless pace of development. But beyond opinion, where is the money going? Which city is attracting bigger infrastructure investments? Which one is

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Foreign Investment Projects Reshape Nigeria’s Manufacturing and Industrial Landscape

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Nigeria is attracting a new wave of foreign-backed investment projects across manufacturing, industrial processing, technology infrastructure and special economic zones, highlighting continued investor interest in Africa’s largest economy despite global economic uncertainty. From industrial parks and factory expansions to technology infrastructure and processing facilities, investors are increasingly targeting sectors linked to domestic production, exports and

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Nigeria Seaport Infrastructure Update: Lekki Deep Sea Port, Apapa, Tin Can and Onne Drive Logistics Transformation

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Nigeria’s seaport sector is entering a decisive phase of infrastructure restructuring as new investments, rehabilitation programmes, and digital reforms begin to reshape how goods move in and out of the country. At the center of this shift are major developments across Lekki, Apapa, Tin Can Island, Onne, and inland dry ports, all of which collectively

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BATN Foundation Awards N25.5 Million to Young Agripreneurs

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The BATN Foundation has awarded a total of N25.5 million in grants to 17 young agripreneurs as part of efforts to support youth-led businesses in Nigeria’s agricultural sector. The beneficiaries, selected under the Foundation’s 2026 Graduate Agripreneur Programme (GAP), each received N1.5 million in equity-free funding to help grow their agricultural ventures. The programme is

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