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Infrastructure promises are central to political campaigns but not all promises match the actual powers of office, address real public needs, or come with clear implementation plans.
Complain about bad governance from your house or do something about it? 👀✊🏽
We know the frustrations are real, but what if we moved beyond the complaints and learnt how to actively engage in strengthening transparency and accountability in infrastructure governance?
That’s what our upcoming Strengthening Public Accountability and Civic Engagement in Infrastructure Projects Workshop is about!
It’s time to learn, engage and become more intentional about holding those responsible accountable.
Registration is open: bit.ly/Workshop1_a
Government funding alone may not be enough to meet Nigeria’s infrastructure needs. That’s where public-private partnerships (PPPs) come in.
But bringing private companies into public infrastructure projects requires more than an agreement. There must be rules, processes.
What does it mean to “Reset Nigeria” and how would that translate into infrastructure delivery?
As the 2027 presidential race takes shape, Governor Seyi Makinde’s proposed agenda raises questions about infrastructure, economic development, education, security and governance.
From Oyo State’s record on roads, healthcare and education to the delays surrounding the Light Up Oyo project, we examine the progress made, the work still pending and what his proposed Reset Agenda could mean for Nigeria.
Beyond campaign promises, citizens have a role to play:
What actually happens at our November workshop?
We’re talking practical exercises, group activities, discussions and skills you can use to better understand and monitor infrastructure projects.
📅 21 & 28 November 2026
💻 Online
Register here: forms.monday.com/forms/641e2…
Lagos, are you in? 👀📍
We’re bringing people together for a conversation about the future of infrastructure in Nigeria, and you should be in the room!
📅 31 October 2026
📍 Civic Hive, Lagos
Registration closes soon.
Secure your spot via: forms.monday.com/forms/406e5…
Where does the money for big infrastructure projects come from?
Meet the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA), an institution that manages Nigeria’s sovereign wealth fund and invests in infrastructure through its Nigeria Infrastructure Fund.
From transport to power and healthcare, swipe through to see what the NSIA does and why its role matters.
Follow InfraSpotlight for more on the institutions behind Nigeria’s infrastructure.
#InfraSpotlight #MDAseries #Infrastructure #Nigeria
On 1 October, DisCos received 1,326MW less electricity than they did on 23 September. Meanwhile, the government is exploring targeted energy zones, and a new National Control Centre is underway
Okay, so we’re not just going to talk about the future of infrastructure… we’re bringing someone who has actually spent years thinking about how systems, people and policy shape that future.
Meet @henrygodween , our keynote speaker for The Future of Infrastructure in Nigeria.
He’s got 10+ years of experience across development, education and human capital and on October 31, he’ll be bringing that perspective to the room.
Come ready to have a proper conversation.
📍 Civic Hive, Lagos
📅 31 October 2026
Register: forms.monday.com/forms/406e5…
A government can announce an infrastructure project, but before that project can become a reality, it has to fit into a wider system of planning, budgeting and prioritisation.
The Federal Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning plays a key role in that process,
Ogun State is positioning its coastline as more than a point of entry for ships.
The proposed Gateway Deep Seaport, alongside the 10,000-hectare Blue Marine Special Economic Zone, is designed to connect the state’s manufacturing base to wider regional and international markets.
But what will it take to turn this ambition into a functioning trade and industrial corridor?
Swipe through to understand the project and what is being planned.
#Infraspotlight #Ogunstate #Infrastructure #DeepSeaPort #Maritime
This October, InfraSpotlight is going offline. 👀
For the first time, we’re bringing the conversation into the room for The Future of Infrastructure in Nigeria.
On 31 October, we’re gathering at Civic Hive, Lagos to ask a big question:
what should the future of infrastructure in Nigeria look like?
Expect ideas, honest conversations and fresh perspectives on where Nigeria’s infrastructure is headed and what needs to happen next.
Registration is now open: forms.monday.com/forms/406e5…