Recalibrating physical planning in Nigeria – Dr. Muiz Banire
Physical planning is at the heart of every sustainable society. It is the deliberate process through which land, resources, infrastructure, and human activities are organized to achieve harmonious, functional, and…
CREDICORP Rolls Out Affordable Credit Program for Pensioners
The Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation (CREDICORP) has launched a landmark pension-backed loan program, giving retirees access to affordable credit for the first time. Unveiled in Abuja under the theme “Empowering…
Lagos Suspends Land Reclamation, Warns Defaulters
The Lagos State Government has suspended all land reclamation projects across the state, warning that defaulters have seven days to comply or face strict sanctions. Commissioner for Environment and Water…
Power Shift: Eight Million Nigerians Gain Electricity Access as REA Accelerates Electrification Drive
The Rural Electrification Agency (REA) says it has connected eight million Nigerians to stable electricity under the Nigeria Electrification Project, with plans to reach another 17.5 million people in the…
Salami Urges Structural Reform to Boost Agricultural Productivity in Nigeria
Renowned economist Dr. Doyin Salami has called for a shift from traditional cooperatives to a more efficient ‘farmer aggregation’ model to boost productivity in Nigeria’s agricultural sector. Speaking at the…
National Assembly Pushes Reforms to Attract Foreign Investment
The National Assembly has restated its commitment to enacting business-friendly laws and tax incentives to draw foreign investment into Nigeria’s economy. Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Foreign…
FG Reintroduces History as Compulsory Subject in Schools
The Federal Government has reintroduced History as a compulsory subject from primary to senior secondary school sixteen years after it was removed The Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Alausa made…
RESF 2025: Stakeholders Rally In Lagos To Drive Housing Reform and Real Estate Investment
Over 1,000 of Nigeria’s most influential real estate stakeholders convened on September 16, 2025, at Harbour Point, Victoria Island, Lagos, for the Real Estate Stakeholders’ Forum (RESF) 2025, a high-level…
Building Legally in Lagos: What It Really Costs
Securing building plan approval in Lagos has become an increasingly costly and sometimes frustrating process, but it remains an unavoidable step for anyone hoping to build legally within the state.…
Lagos Rent Crisis: How Agents and Hidden Fees Drain Tenants
When Abimbola Florence moved to Lagos in 2022, she thought her savings would cover the cost of a rental apartment. However, the rent was higher than expected, and additional fees…