Nigeria’s Slow, Costly Business Climate Drains Up to $20bn Annually, Experts Warn
When President Bola Tinubu unveiled his ambitious economic reforms in 2023, many hoped Nigeria would finally overcome the chronic obstacles choking business growth. But two years on, importers, manufacturers and…
FCMB’s Capital Raise Now Targeted at N400 Billion as Investors Fear Dilution
FCMB Group Plc has again raised its capital raise ceiling—this time to N400 billion, a move that is deepening anxiety among shareholders, who say the bank’s rapidly shifting targets could…
Nigeria not doing enough to stop killings, says Trump
The President of the United States, Donald Trump, has accused the Nigerian government of failing to curb the rising wave of deadly attacks across the country, warning that Washington may…
Lagos Begins Demolition of Illegal Buildings in Ikate Elegushi and Lekki–Ikoyi Corridors
The Lagos State Government, through the Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA), has commenced a fresh round of demolitions in the Ikate Elegushi area as part of its statewide effort…
Rural America Faces Sharpest Spike in Housing Costs
Homebuyers in rural America now need to earn $74,508 annually to afford the median-priced home, a 105.8% jump from the pre-pandemic requirement of $36,206, according to a new analysis from…
UPDATED: Catholic Diocese Confirms 303 Students Now Missing After Niger School Attack
The Catholic Diocese of Kontagora has confirmed that 303 students are now missing following the attack on St Mary Secondary School, Papiri, in Agwara Local Government Area of Niger State.…
Land wars: what to do when you find yourself in a land dispute
By Lucille N.Y Cash-Abbey Esq Navigating land disputes in Ghana can be stressful and overwhelming, especially for homeowners and investors who discover their property rights are challenged. Understanding the proper…
A Practical Guide to Ghana’s Mortgage System: What Homebuyers Must Know
Buying a home is a major milestone, and for many people in Ghana, securing a mortgage is the most realistic path to home ownership. While the mortgage process may seem…
Lagos Tenants Accuse Landlords, LASBCA of Forced Eviction as Housing Crisis Deepens
Residents of 24 Ijero Street in Ebute-Meta (West), Lagos Mainland, say they are living in fear after officials of the Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) allegedly attempted to forcibly…
Tinubu Approves Major Reshuffle, Redeploys 16 Permanent Secretaries Nationwide
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the redeployment of 16 Permanent Secretaries, with the directive taking effect from November 19. The announcement was made through a circular dated November 19,…