Lagos Assembly Moves to Tackle Arbitrary Rent Hikes, Pushes for Full Enforcement of Tenancy Law
In a bold move to protect tenants from spiraling housing costs, the Lagos State House of Assembly has called on the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice to fully enforce the…
Niger’s Solar Energy Market Booms Amid Electricity Shortages
Following a major energy crisis in 2023, Niger is experiencing a rapid rise in solar energy use, with more homes, businesses, and public facilities turning to the sun as a…
15 Million Nigerians at Risk of Flooding in 2025 – Shettima Warns
Vice President Kashim Shettima has raised the alarm that over 15 million Nigerians could be affected by flood disasters in 2025, urging immediate and coordinated action to prevent another nationwide…
Afriland Properties Targets Growth After Strong ₦856.6m Dividend Payout
Afriland Properties Plc has declared a final dividend of ₦856.6 million for the financial year ending December 31, 2024, signaling strong investor confidence and a commitment to long-term value creation.…
Why the Land Use Act Needs a Complete Rethink – Estate Expert
Originally enacted in 1978, the Land Use Act was designed to harmonize Nigeria’s varied land tenure systems and ensure easier access to land for public infrastructure development. Nearly five decades…
Wike Applauds Progress, Workmanship on Key Infrastructure in Abuja
Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, has expressed satisfaction with the quality and pace of various infrastructure projects currently underway across Abuja. Speaking after a tour of several ongoing projects…
AfDB Annual Meetings to Spotlight Capital Mobilization and Elect New Leader
The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) is gearing up for its 2025 Annual Meetings, with a central focus on unlocking Africa’s capital to drive sustainable development. This year’s event, scheduled…
Naira rises to N1,618/$ in parallel market
The naira yesterday appreciated to N1, 618 per dollar in the parallel market from N1,620 per dollar on Monday. But, the Naira depreciated to N1,604 per dollar in the Nigerian…
Major Overhaul of Abuja-Kaduna Highway Kicks Off with Presidential Backing
Work has officially commenced on the long-awaited reconstruction of the Abuja-Kaduna section of the strategic Abuja-Kaduna-Zaria-Kano Expressway. The project was flagged off over the weekend at Jere, Kaduna State, by…
Nigeria Rolls Out Survey to Boost Cross-Border Expansion of Digital Service Firms
In a push to strengthen the country’s position in Africa’s digital economy, the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment has launched a new initiative aimed at helping Nigerian digital…