Lagos-to-Abidjan highway project clears a milestone
Financing for the first tranche is closed; land acquisition remains the slower problem.
Financing for the first tranche is closed; land acquisition remains the slower problem — that, at least, is where the story stood when this page was filed, according to the people closest to it.
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Daniel Okoro
Africa Business Editor · Lagos
Daniel Okoro writes about markets, trade corridors and industrial policy across Africa, with a focus on energy and cross-border finance.
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