The government’s commitment to fiscal stimulus, coming amid more austere economic conditions, promises to give a boost to Nigeria’s road network in 2016. The upgrade and expansion of highways and roads is a high priority for the current administration and, if carried through to completion, could significantly reduce distribution costs and ease...
The aviation sector in Nigeria is going through a significant period of transformation. In all aspects, from infrastructure and airport management to domestic carriers, investment and change are on the cards. Given the current inefficiencies and challenges facing the sector, including long delays, burdensome costs and concerns over safety,...
From rails and roads to ports and airports, Nigeria’s transport sector is facing an extensive overhaul. The country has long suffered as a result of inadequate investment in infrastructure, constraining the movement of people and goods, and prompting the government to push for the rehabilitation and expansion of the entire transport network. Despite the government’s substantial project...
The most populous country and arguably the largest economy on the continent, Nigeria is widely regarded as an African powerhouse.
A multi-billion-dollar overhaul of Nigeria’s transport network is gaining pace as the country looks to plug infrastructure gaps and stimulate economic growth.
Rail transportation, much neglected for the past half decade, is in the midst of a revival as old lines and assets undergo modernisation and are put up for privatisation, and new infrastructure is concessioned through public-private partnerships (PPPs). Traffic volumes are set to increase with rail looking to secure a position as a key mover of goods and people, as dormant...
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