AIHS Drives Growth for Developers, Building Materials, Interior Brands
As housing demand rises across Africa, the Africa International Housing Show (AIHS) is fast becoming a major business platform for real estate developers, building materials manufacturers and home interior companies.…
Investec, IFC Secure $200m Deal to Boost Green Housing in South Africa
South Africa’s housing and real estate sector is set for a major sustainability boost following a $200 million financing agreement between Investec Bank and the International Finance Corporation (IFC). The…
SOLAP Group Unveils Beryl Housing Project in Guzape, Abuja
Solap Signature Properties Limited has officially unveiled its Beryl Housing Project in Guzape, marking a significant step toward expanding access to quality housing through a strategic partnership with the Nigeria…
Lagos Bans Manual Building Permits, Moves Fully Digital to Boost Transparency
The Lagos State Government has officially phased out manual processing of building permits, mandating a full transition to a digital approval system as part of efforts to modernise urban planning…
Court Orders Final Forfeiture of Hotel, School, Event Centre Linked to Pastor’s Alleged N1.3bn Fraud
A Federal High Court sitting in Lafia, Nasarawa State, has ordered the final forfeiture of multiple high-value assets linked to a Nigerian pastor accused of orchestrating a massive fraud scheme…
Fuel Price May Hit N2,000 Per Litre, TUC Warns, Proposes New Local Refining Subsidy Model
The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) has warned that the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, could rise to as high as N2,000 per litre…
Ilorin Building Collapse: Two Children Rescued as Kwara Authorities Warn on Structural Safety
Two children have been rescued following the collapse of a two-storey residential building in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital, on Thursday morning. The incident occurred at about 9:10 a.m. on…
CBN Debunks Fake N5,000 Banknote Claim, Warns Against Viral Currency Misinformation
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has dismissed viral claims circulating on social media alleging the introduction of a new N5,000 banknote. The apex bank confirmed that the image being…
DR Congo to Ban Dollar Cash Transactions in Fresh Currency Reform Move
The Central Bank of Congo (BCC) has announced plans to prohibit the use of foreign currencies, including the U.S. dollar, for cash transactions across the country. The directive, set to…
CBN Dismisses Polaris Bank Liquidation Rumours, Assures Banking Sector Stability
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has dismissed widespread rumours suggesting that Polaris Bank is undergoing liquidation, assuring the public that the country’s banking system remains stable and secure. In…