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Nigeria's Works Minister is ordering contractors who've held government advance payments for years to finally start building—or lose future funding. The accountability push aims to stop companies from parking public funds in banks while roads and infrastructure projects sit unfinished.
Edo State is handing construction equipment directly to its 18 local councils, cutting through red tape to fix roads faster. Each community will get graders, excavators, and rollers to tackle their own infrastructure needs.
Nigeria just signed a major deal with the International Finance Corporation to prepare investment-ready infrastructure projects that will attract private capital. The partnership aims to close Nigeria's infrastructure gap across energy, healthcare, rail, water, and digital sectors.
Nigeria's Kaduna State just unveiled its longest road project in two decades, connecting 76 rural farming communities across three regions. The 35-kilometer highway includes a 130-meter bridge and promises to transform how thousands of farmers get their goods to market.
Nigeria's busiest airport just deployed 30 electric vehicles to slash emissions and modernize operations. The move positions the country as a leader in sustainable aviation across Africa.
BUA Cement is building a massive new facility in northern Nigeria that will boost production by 15% and power entire communities with clean energy. The project creates jobs and strengthens infrastructure across West Africa.
A Nigerian state just unveiled a new road connecting commuters to its major train station, with 20 more roads planned for its golden anniversary. The move promises to ease congestion and boost commerce for 150,000 daily travelers. #
Nigeria is cracking down on mining activities that damage critical infrastructure, banning all excavation within 10 kilometers of bridges nationwide. The move comes with serious enforcement measures including patrol boats, highway cameras, and police vehicles dedicated to protecting the country's roadways.