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Veriv Africa recognises that robust infrastructure is fundamental to economic development. Our coverage will encompass infrastructural development in transportation, power, and other critical sectors. We will analyse ongoing projects, explore challenges, and assess the impact of infrastructure on Nigeria's economic landscape.

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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. Nigeria, home to about 224.6 million people with an annual growth rate of 2.38 percent

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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 growth.

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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 passed over for their male colleagues on the basis of sex.

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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.

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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 services, a significant deterrent to the spread of the disease.

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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 of the past within six months.” 

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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. Although this exodus creates economic opportunities, it could harm economic growth.

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