Senate Seeks Partnership with South Korean Firm to End Nigeria’s Grid Collapse
The Senate, through its Committee on Power, is considering a partnership with South Korean energy company BK Energy. The goal is to find solutions for Nigeria’s persistent grid collapses and…
Nigeria Mourns as Elder Statesman Edwin Clark Dies at 97
Edwin Clark, a former minister of finance and prominent Ijaw leader, is dead. In a statement, the Clark-Fuludu Bekederemo family of Kiagbodo Town, Delta state, said the ex-senator died on…
Top 5 African Cities Where Mortgage to Homeownership is Easiest
Homeownership remains a major aspiration for many Africans, but affordability often stands as a significant hurdle. A key factor in determining how accessible homeownership is in any given city is…
Affordable Housing Crisis: Experts Push for Lower Interest Rates on N1 Trillion Real Estate Fund
The Federal Government has announced a N1 trillion real estate fund through the Ministry of Finance Incorporation to facilitate homeownership with a 12 percent interest rate, aiming to make housing…
Osun Monarch in FBI Custody for Alleged $4.2 Million COVID-19 Fraud
The United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) arrested Joseph Oloyede, the Apetu of Ipetumodu in Osun state. He faces charges of conspiracy, wire fraud, and money laundering. Oloyede became…
FCTA Launches E-Ticketing System for Traffic Offenders in Abuja
The Directorate of Road Traffic Services (DRTS) under the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has introduced an e-ticketing and central booking system. This system aims to improve road traffic enforcement…
FIRS Begins Trial of Binance Over Alleged Tax Evasion
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) began the trial of Binance, a cryptocurrency exchange platform, on Monday over an alleged tax evasion case. FIRS presented its first witness, Mbami Shomgwan,…
Tanzania’s Real Estate Revolution: A New Era of Transparency and Growth
Tanzania is on the verge of a transformative shift in its real estate sector as the Ministry of Lands, Housing, and Human Settlements Development moves forward with a long-awaited legal…
Meet 44-Year-Old Mojisola Meranda, Lagos Assembly’s First Female Speaker
Mojisola Meranda became the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly on January 12, 2025. This followed the impeachment of Mudashir Obasa due to several fraudulent allegations. Meranda now…
Nigeria’s REA Reports Over 20,000 Communities Lack Electricity
The Rural Electrification Agency (REA) announced on Monday that more than 20,000 communities across Nigeria still lack electricity. At the inauguration of two mini-grid projects in Bakin Ciyawa and Kwande…