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The Toyota Motor Show recently became more than just a display of cars and technology as young Nigerians took centre stage in shaping conversations around the future of mobility, innovation, and sustainable transportation. The event, which brought together industry players, car enthusiasts, innovators, and students, turned into a platform where the voice of young people […]
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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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When a project fails, people often assume the problem happened during execution. They blame poor management, lack of funding, missed deadlines, or unexpected challenges. What many fail to realise is that most projects begin to fail long before the first task is completed. In many cases, the warning signs are present from the very beginning.
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For decades, internet access across many parts of West Africa was expensive, slow, and unreliable. Businesses struggled with connectivity, startups faced digital limitations, and millions of people had limited access to fast broadband services. That began to change with one ambitious infrastructure project led by Nigerian engineer and entrepreneur Funke Opeke. Through MainOne Cable Company,
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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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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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The Companies Building Nigeria’s Highways, Bridges and Urban Roads For decades, road construction has remained one of Nigeria’s biggest development challenges. Across the country, poor roads have affected transportation, trade, logistics, and even the cost of living. But in recent years, several construction companies have become major players in reshaping Nigeria’s infrastructure landscape. From mega
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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
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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Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has launched a ₦306 million technology-driven business support programme aimed at strengthening entrepreneurship, expanding digital access, and improving productivity across the state’s 17 local government areas. The initiative, known as the NKATA Tech-Enabling Business Grant, is designed to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) by integrating technology into their operations,
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