FOCI Warns of Construction Sector Collapse, Cites 41,800 Job Losses
Contractors blame inadequate funding, delayed payments and rising construction costs for declining operations across Nigeria. The Federation of Construction Industry (FOCI) has warned that Nigeria’s construction sector is facing a…
NEMA Launches Flood Response Simulation Exercise in Benue
Exercise “Uwar Uma” seeks to strengthen community preparedness, evacuation and emergency response across flood-prone areas. The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has commenced preparations to reduce flood-related deaths and protect…
Abuja Idu Industrial Area Set for 50MW Power Project
Abuja’s Idu Industrial Area Targets Round-the-Clock Power Under 50MW Plan The Federal Government plans to provide continuous electricity to Abuja’s Idu Industrial Area through a 50MW electrification project, Power Minister…
Don’t sell your house to buy Dangote shares, Emir Sanusi tells investors
The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has urged Nigerians considering the Dangote Refinery share offer to preserve their homes and children’s education funds, stressing that investment should be made…
Cross River Floods, Mudslides Displace 347 Persons
Calabar mudslide leaves 167 people homeless, while heavy rainfall displaces 180 others in the Central Senatorial District. No fewer than 347 persons have been displaced following mudslides and flooding in…
Dollar To Naira: Naira Trades at ₦1,330 Officially, ₦1,385 on Black Market
The naira records marginal movement at the official market as parallel-market rates remain relatively stable. The Nigerian naira is trading at different rates against the United States dollar across the…
Nigeria Needs Sustainable, Inclusive Communities, Not Just Housing Units — Don
UNILAG Professor Timothy Nubi urges urban regeneration, improved infrastructure and stronger housing policies. A Professor of Estate Management and Valuation at the University of Lagos, Timothy Nubi, has urged the…
South Africa President Ramaphosa Steps Down Over Ill Health
The Presidency says the president has been advised to rest and recover, while ministers will represent him at scheduled engagements where possible. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has temporarily withdrawn…
Akwa Ibom 2027: Labour Party Pledges 31,000 Low-Cost Homes
Michael Bush Pledges 31,000 Low-Cost Homes in Akwa Ibom Ahead of 2027 Michael Bush, seeking the Akwa Ibom governorship on the Labour Party platform, has promised 1,000 low-cost homes in…
FCT Land Administration Revamps Dispute Resolution Committee
FCTA Revamps Land Dispute Committee to Speed Up Settlements The Federal Capital Territory Administration’s Department of Land Administration has reconstituted its Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee to improve the handling of…