‘Over 50 Feared Dead’ as Airstrike Hits Market at Borno–Yobe Border
No fewer than 56 people, mostly traders, are feared dead after an airstrike hit a busy weekly market at Jilli Market, along the border of Borno State and Yobe State.…
Behind the Scenes at Annual AIHS : The Untold Engine Room of Africa’s Housing Platform
When participants walk into the Africa International Housing Show (AIHS), they see the exhibitions, global speakers, policy discussions, and high-level networking that define Africa’s largest housing platform. What is less…
Dangote: FG Earns 52 Kobo Per N1 From Cement Business
Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has disclosed that the Federal Government earns 52 kobo from every N1 generated through the operations of Dangote Cement. Dangote made this known while speaking…
UAC CEO Aiyesimoju to Earn N743m Dividend as Company Declares N2.93bn Payout
One of Nigeria’s youngest corporate dealmakers, Folasope Babasola Aiyesimoju, is set for a major financial boost as UAC of Nigeria Plc (UACN) declared a total dividend payout of N2.93 billion…
AIHS Drives Growth for Developers, Building Materials, Interior Brands
As housing demand rises across Africa, the Africa International Housing Show (AIHS) is fast becoming a major business platform for real estate developers, building materials manufacturers and home interior companies.…
Investec, IFC Secure $200m Deal to Boost Green Housing in South Africa
South Africa’s housing and real estate sector is set for a major sustainability boost following a $200 million financing agreement between Investec Bank and the International Finance Corporation (IFC). The…
SOLAP Group Unveils Beryl Housing Project in Guzape, Abuja
Solap Signature Properties Limited has officially unveiled its Beryl Housing Project in Guzape, marking a significant step toward expanding access to quality housing through a strategic partnership with the Nigeria…
Lagos Bans Manual Building Permits, Moves Fully Digital to Boost Transparency
The Lagos State Government has officially phased out manual processing of building permits, mandating a full transition to a digital approval system as part of efforts to modernise urban planning…
Court Orders Final Forfeiture of Hotel, School, Event Centre Linked to Pastor’s Alleged N1.3bn Fraud
A Federal High Court sitting in Lafia, Nasarawa State, has ordered the final forfeiture of multiple high-value assets linked to a Nigerian pastor accused of orchestrating a massive fraud scheme…
Fuel Price May Hit N2,000 Per Litre, TUC Warns, Proposes New Local Refining Subsidy Model
The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) has warned that the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, could rise to as high as N2,000 per litre…