Housing Situation in Victoria Garden City, Lagos: Rising Demand, Soaring Prices
By: Sophia Adeyemi Victoria Garden City (VGC), one of Lagos State’s most prestigious residential estates, continues to experience a booming real estate market, with property prices and rental costs reaching…
5,000 Homes, Zero Residents: The Silent Housing Crisis in Bauchi and Jigawa
Across Bauchi and Jigawa states, an estimated 5,000 government-built housing units stand empty, abandoned, and slowly deteriorating while thousands of families struggle with unaffordable rent and inadequate shelter. Originally developed…
Plateau Residents Appeal to Gov. Mutfwang Over Soaring Rent Costs
Several Plateau residents have expressed frustration over the escalating cost of housing in the state, highlighting its impact on businesses and families. In a survey conducted in Jos, many voiced…
FG Approves N3.09tn for Lagos-Calabar Highway, Key Road Projects
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved N3.09 trillion for major road projects across Nigeria, including sections of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway and several other key infrastructure works in the…
PenCom Issues New Guidelines for Pension Fund Administrators’ Operations
The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has released new operational guidelines for Licensed Pension Fund Administrators (PFAs) to enhance service delivery and expand their reach across the country. In a circular…
Makinde Appoints New Executive Adviser for New Towns and Cities Development
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has appointed Mrs. Adebiyi Olubunmi as his Executive Adviser on New Towns and Cities Development. The appointment was confirmed in a letter signed by the…
Ontario Ends Starlink Contract, Bans US Companies from Major Government Contracts in Tariff Fallout
Ontario, Canada's most populous province and key economic hub, has announced a ban on US companies bidding for tens of billions of dollars in government contracts. In a direct response…
Nigeria’s Housing Minister Unveils Rent-to-Own and Lower Mortgage Rate Plans
The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa, has announced that the Nigerian government aims to reduce mortgage interest rates to 12% as part of its efforts to make…
NIQS Seeks Partnership with Julius Berger on Infrastructural Development
The Nigerian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (NIQS) has expressed its interest in partnering with Julius Berger Nigeria Plc to enhance infrastructural development in the country. Chairman of the NIQS Foundation…
NCAA Summons Kenya Airways Over ‘Maltreatment’ Of Nigerian Passenger
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has summoned Kenya Airways following a viral social media video showing a heated exchange between a Nigerian passenger and airline staff at the transfer…