Nigeria’s dependence on imported steel is becoming an increasingly expensive burden on the economy, with official trade data showing that the country spent more than ₦1 trillion on iron and steel imports in 2025. The figure highlights a long-standing contradiction in Nigeria’s industrial policy: while the country continues to spend heavily on imported steel products, […]
Corruption in Nigeria is often discussed in terms of stolen public funds, inflated contracts and bribery. But its deeper cost is harder to calculate. It is found in the hospital that lacks essential medicines, the unfinished road that becomes impassable during the rainy season, the school without adequate facilities, the electricity system struggling to meet […]
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The journey between Benin and Asaba, ordinarily a key connection between southern Nigeria’s commercial centres, has become a prolonged ordeal for motorists, passengers and freight operators, with some travellers reportedly spending two to three days covering sections of the route. The worsening situation has renewed questions over the performance of the private concession arrangement under […]
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LAGOS, Nigeria — The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) says significant infrastructure improvements at the Olusosun Disposal Facility have led to a major increase in waste evacuation operations, with truck activity at the site rising by more than 76% within a week. According to the agency, the operational improvement follows the rehabilitation of the facility’s […]
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Nigeria has the resources, talent, and geographic advantage to emerge as one of Africa’s leading aviation and aerospace centers, but unlocking that potential will require long-term policy consistency, stronger local industry capacity, and greater investment in innovation. That was the central message delivered by Air Vice Marshal A. A. Suleh, Air Officer Commanding of the […]
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The Anambra State Government has announced a comprehensive structural safety inspection of commercial buildings in Oko and Amaokpala following the collapse of a three-storey building in Amaokpala, an incident that has renewed concerns over compliance with building regulations in the state. Authorities say the exercise will focus on identifying unsafe structures, particularly those used as […]
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Nigeria is entering a defining era of urban transformation as millions of people continue to move into cities in search of employment, education and better living standards. While urban growth presents enormous economic opportunities, it is also placing increasing pressure on housing, transportation, public safety and essential infrastructure. Urban planners and development experts believe the […]
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President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to delivering tangible infrastructure projects, saying his government is focused on achieving measurable outcomes rather than offering explanations for delays. The President made the remarks on Tuesday during the inauguration of a newly completed water supply network serving Bwari Satellite Town and neighbouring communities in the Federal […]
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For years, successive government interventions have sought to restore free movement along Lagos’ Apapa and Kirikiri corridors. Yet, long queues of petroleum tankers continue to dominate the roads, slowing commercial activities, delaying cargo movement, and leaving commuters trapped in hours of traffic. Industry stakeholders say the recurring congestion is no longer simply a traffic management […]
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The Abia State Government has assured residents of communities severely affected by gully erosion that intervention efforts are underway as environmental degradation continues to destroy homes, farmland and critical infrastructure across parts of the state. The assurance came during an official inspection of erosion-prone communities in Bende and Umuahia North Local Government Areas, where state […]
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Nigeria’s political debate over the performance of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has intensified after the Minister of Works, David Umahi, issued a strong response to members of the Obidient Movement, accusing some supporters of attempting to discredit the administration’s achievements. Speaking during an event in Lagos, Umahi said he would not remain silent while, according […]
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President Bola Tinubu has defended his administration’s decision to exempt the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) from the Treasury Single Account (TSA) framework, describing the move as a strategic financial reform designed to accelerate infrastructure delivery and reduce administrative bottlenecks in Nigeria’s capital. Speaking during the commissioning of newly completed legal infrastructure projects in Abuja […]
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The Federal Government has linked its ongoing road construction programme to broader efforts aimed at improving national security, with the rehabilitation of key highways in the North-East positioned as part of a strategy to strengthen military mobility and reconnect communities affected by years of insurgency. Speaking during the commencement of rehabilitation works at Muna City […]
