Nigeria: The Shenzhen Playbook - Why Infrastructure Matters More Than Tax Holidays

The most important lesson from Shenzhen is often misunderstood. This transformation was not built primarily on tax waivers or generous incentives. It was built on infrastructure. Read more »

Nigeria: 'Science Parks Now in Laptops' - Eno Discards Multi-Million Naira Science Park Project Initiated By Attah

The Akwa Ibom governor's declaration on the science park project contradicts both his ARISE manifesto promise to revamp the facility, and the budget allocations his administration… Read more »

Nigeria: Enugu Targets 660mw Coal-Fired Power Plant

The construction of the plant is scheduled to start from July this year, as part of Governor Peter Mbah's administration's strategy to actualise its vision to grow the state's… Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Inaugurates 60-Megawatt Gas Turbine Plants in Bayelsa

The president also inaugurated other projects implemented by the Governor Douye Diri's administration, such as the 630-metre Angiama-Oporoma Bridge, the Sagbama/Ekeremor Road, and… Read more »

Nigeria: Lagos Fire Incidents Caused By Electrical Surge - Lasema

"Fortunately, no casualties were recorded during the incident, though household items worth millions of naira were destroyed." Read more »

Nigeria: Akwa Ibom Denies Plan to Sell Its Power Plant

The government says it is, instead, repaying a $9 million loan and implementing reforms to revive the state-owned electricity company. Read more »

Nigeria: Enugu Govt Insists On Valid Professional Licences for Infrastructural Projects

The Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, Ben Okoh, disclosed this in Enugu on Thursday during the bid opening session for contractors who responded to the ministry's recent… Read more »

Nigeria: Cross River Bans Vios From Road Operations

Governor Bassey Otu made the announcement in Calabar on Saturday. Read more »

Nigeria: Economic Lessons From the Coastal Road and Fourth Mainland Bridge

Beyond Roads and BridgesFor some days now, I have found myself engaged in discussions on the economic relevance and priority of two crucial infrastructure projects: the Coastal… Read more »

Nigeria: Apomu Day - Gov Adeleke Promises Major Road Project

Apomu Day celebration is an important cultural event that promotes the town's rich heritage and provides a platform for community members to come together and celebrate their… Read more »

Nigeria: Residents Decry Heaps of Refuse On Zuba-Gwagwalada Road

Residents want the Gwagwalada Area Council to provide designated waste collection sites where residents can dump waste for proper evacuation to the designated dump sites Read more »

Nigeria: Governor Lawal Commissions Five Strategic Projects in Tsafe

The projects include a reconstructed modern motor park, a reconstructed market, a rehabilitated school, a renovated and equipped general hospital, and a renovated emir's palace. Read more »

Nigeria: NEC Sets Up Committee On Lagos-Calabar, Sokoto-Badagry Highways

Agriculture, other non-oil sectors, increasingly bearing Nigeria's revenue weight, VP Shettima says. Read more »

Nigeria: Major European Contractor Active in Nigeria Faces Multi-Billion-Dollar Legal Pressure Abroad

Tecnimont has an established presence in Nigeria, where it has been involved in refinery-related and energy infrastructure projects linked to fuel processing, downstream capacity… Read more »

Nigeria: Fire Erupts At Jos Terminus Market

Firefighters from both the federal and Plateau State Fire Services responded promptly. Read more »

Nigeria: Fire Guts Market in Anambra

An official said that an electric spark resulting from the restoration of power to the affected building may have caused the fire. Read more »

Nigeria: Backlash Over Akwa Ibom Govt's Response to Criticism On Broken Public Infrastructure

In a state of about seven million people, the state government has spent an estimated N2 billion on luxury SUVs for politicians within one year, even as more than two million… Read more »

Nigeria: Visiting Greek Medical Team Fascinated By Jigawa's Infrastructure Development

A delegation of professionals from the humanitarian team Heart Doctors, commended Jigawa State for its exceptional organisation, hospitality, and modern infrastructure Read more »

Nigeria: How Multinational and Local Investors in Ogun Are Shaping Nigeria's Industrial Revolution By Seyi Bakare

From Kajola's dry port to Ewekoro's cement plants, from Sagamu's logistics parks to Ogun Waterside's coastal trade, the story of Ogun State today is one of renewed ambition Read more »

Nigeria: Unlocking Nigeria's Industrial Potential Through Multichain Retail

Multichain stores have historically played a crucial role in shaping consumer behaviour, standardising products, and strengthening distribution networks. In Nigeria, the story has… Read more »

Africa: Nigeria's Building Boom Lifts Lafarge Africa's Nine-Month Profit By 246 Percent

A wave of real estate development in the cities and urban centres of Africa's most populous nation, where the government requires $6.25 billion in yearly investment to narrow a… Read more »

Nigeria: Vice President Calls for Industrial Revival in Northern Nigeria As Katsina's Innovation Academy Graduates First Fellows

Vice President Kashim Shettima says the revival of small and medium-scale enterprises (SMEs) across the North is essential to addressing unemployment and insecurity. Read more »

Nigeria: Road Contracts Below N20billion to Be Awarded to Local Firms - Minister

The minister directed federal controllers of works nationwide to enforce stricter supervision and warned that contracts below N20billion would no longer be awarded to expatriate… Read more »

Nigeria: Bwala Clarifies 'Lagos Is No Man's Land' Comment, Calls for Massive Infrastructure Investment

Mr Bwala explained that his statement was taken out of context, as it was not about erasing the cultural identity of Lagos. Read more »

Nigeria: NNPC Requires $60 Billion Investment to Boost Oil, Gas, Refining Capacity - Ojulari

Mr Ojulari said the NNPC Ltd will continue its reforms to ensure development in the energy sector. Read more »