Minister Advocates Youth Empowerment to Bridge Nigeria’s Housing Gap
In a decisive push to tackle Nigeria’s persistent housing deficit, particularly among young citizens, the Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development, Abdullahi Yusuf Atah, has underscored the critical…
Tinubu in Lagos for Official Engagements Ahead of 65th Independence Anniversary
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu touched down in Lagos on Friday, beginning a working visit designed to anchor preparations for Nigeria’s upcoming 65th Independence anniversary. Earlier in the week, Tinubu was…
Nigeria Issues Flood Alert for 12 States as Heavy Rains Intensify
The Federal Ministry of Environment has issued a flood warning for 12 states, cautioning residents to prepare for possible flooding between September 26 and 28, 2025, as heavy rains persist…
Naira Strengthens to ₦1,480/$, Hits Seven-Month Peak
The Nigerian currency recorded its strongest performance in seven months on Friday, closing at ₦1,480.65 per US dollar in the official foreign exchange market. According to data from the FMDQ…
Anambra Women Storm Streets Over Land Grabbing, Demand PG’s Removal
Tension flared in Enugwu-Agidi, Njikoka Local Government Area of Anambra State, on Friday, as thousands of angry women; mostly elderly and middle-aged, stormed the streets in a massive protest against…
Gateway International Airport to Open for Passenger Flights October 7
The Ogun State Government has announced that the newly built Gateway International Airport, strategically located along the Ilisan-Iperu corridor, will officially begin commercial operations on October 7, 2025. Governor Dapo…
World Bank Hails FCT’s Climate Resilience Project as a National Model
The World Bank has commended the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) for its effective implementation of the Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) project, describing it as a national benchmark after…
Demolition of Houses: Hold Complicit Officials Accountable, Not Just Developers
... Corruption in government approvals fuels illegal housing projects, Stakeholders Lament Growing concerns have trailed the recent wave of demolitions of completed houses and estates across Nigeria, with stakeholders in…
Experts Say Nigeria’s Soaring Building Collapses Demand Urgent Action
The alarming frequency of building collapses across Nigeria has sparked growing concern among professionals, regulators, and the public, with experts warning of systemic failures in construction practices and weak regulatory…
Nigeria’s Adedoyin Adeleke Makes History as First African to Co-Chair UN Global Development Report
The United Nations has appointed Nigerian sustainability expert, Dr. Adedoyin Adeleke, as Co-Chair of the 2027 Global Sustainable Development Report (GSDR). He is the first African and Nigerian to take…