Lagos State has signed a historic deal with Dubai as it plans to be the first smart city in Africa
Construction
Nigeria's construction industry to receive boost

The expansion of Nigeria’s construction industry is expected to be primarily driven by infrastructure development. (Image Source: worldbank/Flickr)
A new report from Timetric’s Construction Intelligence Centre (CIC) has found that Nigerias construction industry will continue to expand, with investment in infrastructure construction to drive growth
VDC tech improves building project management

VDC technology is one of the latest innovations to transform major building projects. (Image Source: snapgalleria/Shutterstock)
WSP | Parsons Brinckerhoff Africa utilises virtual design and construction (VDC) technology to help builders create new business models with advanced design and construction techniques
Algeria and China to build US$3.3bn port

Algeria as a trade hub is becoming more popular in northern Africa, making it viable to build a port. (Image source: Washington State Dept of Transportation/Flickr)
Algeria and China have signed a US$3.3bn deal to build a new transshipment port around 60km west of Algiers
Kenyan port and airport to be connected via US$31mn road

The Port Reitz road will be the only way to access the Moi International Airport and links the second container terminal at the Mombasa Port to the Northern Corridor, East and Central Africa. (Image source: Flickr)
A road connecting Port Reitz and Moi International Airport in Kenya has been commissioned by President Uhuru Kenyatta