Top 6 Biggest Construction Projects in 2025, Initiated by Buhari and Continued by Tinubu
Top 6 Biggest Construction Projects in 2025, Initiated by Buhari and Continued by Tinubu
1. Abuja-Kaduna-Kano Gas Pipeline
The 614-km AKK Gas Pipeline will transport 2.2 billion cubic feet of gas daily, powering industries and homes across northern Nigeria.
This $2.8 billion project, launched in 2020, is key to Nigeria’s shift to a gas-powered economy. Despite delays, it’s set for completion in 2025, promising cleaner energy and industrial growth.
2. Kano-Maradi Rail Line
This 284-km railway will link Kano, Nigeria, to Maradi, Niger Republic, boosting trade and travel. Passing through major northern cities, it will improve regional commerce and job creation. With a $1.9 billion investment, the rail line will connect landlocked Niger to Nigeria’s ports, unlocking vast economic opportunities.
3. Kano-Kaduna Rail Line
This 203-km high-speed railway will make travel between Kano and Kaduna faster and more efficient. Part of the Lagos-Kano Standard Gauge Railway, the project recently secured a $254 million loan from the China Development Bank. Once completed, it will be worth over $1.2 billion and drive trade and economic growth.
4. Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway
Spanning 700 km, this mega highway will connect Lagos to Calabar, linking key coastal cities and boosting trade, tourism, and transportation.
Built with concrete and featuring rail tracks, the first phase is set to finish by mid-2025, with full completion expected in 8 years at a cost of ₦15 trillion
6. NNPC Refinery Rehabilitation
NNPC Limited is revamping Nigeria’s refineries to boost energy security and reduce imports.
The Port Harcourt Refinery (210,000 BPD) is coming back to life, with the old plant now operating at 70% capacity. The Warri Refinery (125,000 BPD) has restarted Area 1, producing diesel, fuel oil, and naphtha, while the Kaduna Refinery (100,000 BPD) is also being restored.
With a $3 billion investment, including $1.5 billion for Port Harcourt alone, these projects are creating jobs and driving economic growth
