Dangote Cement Among 10 Nigerian Companies Added to FTSE Frontier Index
FTSE Russell has included 10 Nigerian companies in its Frontier Index Series as Nigeria prepares to regain Frontier Market status after nearly three years outside the classification. The newly eligible…
LagosHOMS Expands Homeownership Access to Over 20,000 Families
More than 20,000 Lagos families have benefited from government-backed mortgage and rent-to-own housing programmes since the establishment of the Lagos State Mortgage Board, according to the agency’s General Manager and…
7 Factors Making It Harder for Young Nigerians to Build Homes in 2026
The dream of building a personal home is becoming increasingly difficult for young Nigerians as rising construction costs, expensive land, limited mortgage access and declining purchasing power combine to weaken…
Nigerian Factories Still Borrow Above 30% Despite Modest Rate Decline
Nigeria’s manufacturing sector continued to face prohibitively expensive credit in 2025, with the average interest rate on industrial loans standing at 32.1 per cent. Although the figure represented an improvement…
Five Family Members Killed as Residential Building Collapses in Ilorin
Five members of the same family, comprising a mother and four of her children, have died following the collapse of part of a residential building in Ilorin, the Kwara State…
FirstBank, MREIF Promote Long-Term Mortgages to Help Nigerians Own Homes
FirstBank, in collaboration with the MOFI Real Estate Investment Fund (MREIF), has highlighted opportunities for Nigerians to access affordable mortgage financing as part of efforts to reduce the country’s housing…
NYCN Backs Hamzat on Youth Earnings, Affordable Housing
The National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) has backed Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, over his call for economic policies that would improve the earning capacity and living…
Taraba Takes Delivery of 188 Federal Housing Units, Promises Transparent Allocation
The Federal Government has formally transferred 188 completed housing units to the Taraba State Government as part of efforts to expand access to affordable homes and reduce Nigeria’s housing shortage.…
Mixta Africa Seeks Balanced Housing Regulation to Protect Buyers, Boost Project Funding
Pan-African real estate development company, Mixta Africa, has called for a balanced regulatory framework that protects homebuyers while ensuring that credible developers retain access to sustainable construction finance. The company…
BREAKING: Fire destroys shops at Jabi building materials market in Abuja
A fire has destroyed shops and goods at the Jabi Building Materials Market in Abuja, leaving traders facing losses estimated at millions of naira. The blaze reportedly started at about…