Resident doctors begin indefinite strike, shut hospitals nationwide
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has commenced an indefinite nationwide strike over what it described as the Federal Government’s failure to meet its longstanding demands. The association’s president,…
Oyo State Hands Over 90 Hectares to FG for Moniya Inland Dry Port Project
The Oyo State Government has handed over 90 hectares of land to the Federal Government for the development of the Moniya Inland Dry Port in Ibadan. The handover took place…
Nigeria in Talks for New $1 Billion World Bank Loan to Spur Jobs, Investment Growth
Nigeria has opened discussions with the World Bank for a new $1 billion facility aimed at driving private investment, job creation, and economic diversification. The programme, titled Nigeria Actions for…
Lagos Demolishes 200 Shanties, Recovers Dummy Firearm in Major Cleanup
In a renewed push to reclaim public spaces and strengthen urban security, the Lagos State Government has cleared more than 200 illegal shanties and evicted scores of squatters operating beneath…
Surging Rents Push Lagos Tenants to the Brink Amid Worsening Housing Shortage
Rents across Lagos have risen by as much as 100 per cent in a year, leaving tenants struggling as incomes stagnate and housing supply tightens. In Mushin, Abosede Sanya’s two-bedroom…
NLC Seeks 50% RSA Withdrawal Limit, Demands Full Constitution of PenCom Board
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called on the Federal Government to raise the Retirement Savings Account (RSA) withdrawal limit from 25 per cent to 50 per cent, citing the…
HDAN lauds Ghana’s Parliament, Housing Ministry on Affordable Housing Reforms
The Housing Development Advocacy Network (HDAN) has commended the Parliament of Ghana, particularly the Chairman of the Parliamentary Select Committee on Works and Housing, Hon. Vincent Oppong Asamoah, Minister for…
Falana Condemns Lagos Demolitions, Accuses State of Defying Court Order
Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN), has condemned the recent demolition of buildings in Oworonshoki, Lagos, describing the action as a violation of the Constitution and a subsisting court order.…
Housing Sector Key to Solving Unemployment, Experts Say
Industry experts have urged the Nigerian government to prioritise the housing sector as a major driver of youth employment and economic growth. Nigeria’s housing deficit is estimated at 20 million…
Petrol Price May Exceed N1,000/Litre as FG Introduces 15% Import Tariff
The Federal Government has approved a 15% tariff on imported petrol. The policy is intended to support local refineries and reduce dependence on imported fuel. The tariff will take effect…