Infrastructure

Veriv Africa analyses Nigeria's infrastructure landscape as a catalyst for development. We examine transportation, power projects, and digital infrastructure, highlighting ongoing developments, challenges, and broader economic impacts

The Role of Regulation in Nigeria’s Infrastructure Development

In January 2024, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu reaffirmed his administration's commitment to infrastructure and transportation as pivotal engines for...

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Nigeria's Urban Water Provision Crisis

Forty-nine years ago, the late Afrobeats legend, Fela Anikulapo Kuti released the album, Expensive S**t. This album contained the hit track "Water No Get Enemy," a groovy commentary on the life....

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Unveiling the Abysmal State of Nigeria’s Public Housing System

Housing, a fundamental human right, is the cornerstone of a society’s well-being and economic development.

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Rethinking Infrastructure Financing in Nigeria

Infrastructure spending as a proportion of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is a crucial indicator of an economy's long-term prospects. Economists worldwide recognise it as a critical driver of short-term

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Gender Bias in Housing Access

Gender-based discrimination still exists in several aspects of Nigerian society. From spheres such as employment and education to political representation and resource access, Nigerian women are.....

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Corruption’s Footprint on Infrastructure in Nigeria

Corruption in Nigeria has harmed a significant aspect of its infrastructural growth and development. With a score of 25 in the 2023 Transparency Index, Nigeria ranked 145 out of 180.

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Adequate Infrastructure: A Cure for Poverty in Nigeria

Although Nigeria possesses a large deposit of natural resources and a large population, its potential is not fully optimised, and this can be attributed to the state of the country's infrastructure.

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How Cement Costs Stifle Nigeria’s Infrastructural Development

Nigeria's cement industry stands as a regional powerhouse. As of 2021, it had a combined capacity of 58.9 mt/y, making it the largest in Sub-Saharan Africa.

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The Effectiveness of Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) in Nigeria’s Infrastructural Development

Public-private partnerships (PPPs) entail cooperation between all levels of government and businesses in the private sector. These collaborations aim to develop, finance, manage, and upkeep...

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Cholera: Strengthening Nigeria’s Health System to Manage Disease Outbreaks

Nigeria’s healthcare infrastructure is currently battling a cholera outbreak it is unprepared for. This dire situation is exacerbated by the lack of access to proper latrine...

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Exploring the Challenges with Nigeria's Electricity Infrastructure

It is June 1999, mere weeks after the commencement of Nigeria’s fourth republic. The newly appointed Minister of Power and Steel, the late Chief Bola Ige, proclaims, “Power failure will be a thing ...

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Infrastructure Development: The Backbone of Efficient Urbanisation

Nigeria, the most populous country in Africa, is undergoing rapid urbanisation, with about 54% of the country’s population settling in urban areas.

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Getting State Electricity Right: Could Municipal Bonds Help?

The Nigerian Electricity Act marked a key policy change in the country’s quest for a reliable electricity market.

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