Belgore Launches Staff Award Panel, Pledges Better Service Delivery
…Says initiative will inspire greater productivity, commitment, excellence among staff In order to ensure institutionalization of a transparent and merit-driven reward and recognition system for staff performance, the Federal…
Policy Gaps and Broken Promises: Rethinking Housing for the Next Generation
Housing is more than just a roof over one’s head, it is the foundation of security, stability, and opportunity. Yet, for millions of young people today, the hope of accessing…
Independence Day Fire Razes 26 Shops in Lagos Market
Tragedy struck on Independence Day as fire gutted 26 shops at the popular Bariga Market in Lagos, destroying goods worth millions of naira in the early hours of Wednesday. The…
Nigeria’s Access Bank CEO Snaps Up £15m London Mansion Amid Luxury Market Slowdown
October 1, 2025 — Roosevelt Ogbonna, the chief executive of Nigeria’s Access Bank Plc, has purchased a £15 million ($20 million) residence on one of London’s most exclusive streets, in…
Remote Workers, Influencers to Pay Tax From 2026 — FG
Nigerians earning income from remote jobs, social media influencing, or imports will begin paying tax from January 1, 2026, under the Federal Government’s new fiscal reforms. Chairman of the Presidential…
Nigeria @ 65: HDAN Congratulates Tinubu, Urges Renewed Commitment to Housing and Urban Reform
As Nigeria marks its 65th Independence Anniversary, the Housing Development Advocacy Network (HDAN), a leading nongovernmental advocacy group and organisers of the Africa International Housing Show (AIHS), has extended hearty…
Fresh Flood Alert as Federal Government Warns of Rising Risks
The Federal Government has released a new flood warning, cautioning that several states are likely to face heavy rains and possible flooding in the coming days. In a statement issued…
PENGASSAN Ends Strike
The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has called off its three-day strike following a breakthrough in negotiations with Dangote Refinery. The truce was reached during…
Bronx High-Rise Partially Collapses, No Injuries Reported
Part of a public housing tower in the Bronx collapsed on Wednesday morning, but authorities reported no injuries. The New York Fire Department said the incident occurred around 8:10 a.m.…
From Luxury Estates to Slums: The Two Faces of Urban Development
Urban development in Nigeria presents two stark realities: on one side are gleaming luxury estates with high-end apartments, private roads, and reliable infrastructure; on the other, sprawling slums where millions…