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ABUJA, NIGERIA — Every week, millions of Nigerians leave the market wondering why food prices continue to rise despite reports of improved harvests in some parts of the country. A basket of tomatoes that sold for far less a few years ago now costs significantly more. A bag of rice, a bunch of plantain or
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ABUJA, NIGERIA — The Federal Government has formally handed over the Akanu Ibiam International Airport in Enugu to Aero Alliance under a concession agreement that could become a major test case for Nigeria’s drive to modernise aviation infrastructure through private sector investment. The agreement, signed in Abuja by the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development,
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LAGOS, NIGERIA — Rescue workers have pulled 16 people alive from the rubble of a collapsed residential building in the Satellite Town area of Lagos State as emergency responders continue efforts to locate anyone still trapped beneath the debris. The incident occurred on Thursday morning along Old Ojo Road near Alakija Bus Stop, off the
LAGOS, NIGERIA — Every day, thousands of containers arrive at Nigeria’s seaports carrying everything from raw materials and industrial equipment to food products, medicines and consumer goods. Yet many of these goods spend days, weeks and sometimes even months trapped within the country’s port system before reaching businesses and consumers. The result is a costly
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ABUJA, NIGERIA — As work continues on the Abuja-Kaduna-Zaria-Kano Expressway, many Nigerians are asking a question that goes beyond road construction: Can the completion of one of Nigeria’s most important highways help reduce food prices? The answer, according to economists, transport operators and infrastructure experts, is yes—but not immediately. The Abuja-Kaduna-Zaria-Kano corridor is more than
Nigeria Unveils Unified PPP Framework to Bridge $2.3 Trillion Infrastructure Gap ABUJA, NIGERIA — The Federal Government has unveiled a new Model Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Agreement aimed at accelerating infrastructure development, attracting private investment, and addressing Nigeria’s estimated $2.3 trillion infrastructure deficit. The initiative, introduced by the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC), seeks to standardise
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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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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
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’s digital economy is expanding rapidly, and behind the growth of fintech, e-commerce, artificial intelligence and cloud computing lies a less visible but increasingly important industry: data centers. For years, discussions around infrastructure in Nigeria have largely focused on roads, railways, ports and power plants. However, digital infrastructure is becoming just as critical to economic