UNILAG Summit Calls for Urgent Reform of Nigeria’s Land Use Act
The University of Lagos on Tuesday opened the 3rd International Conference and Fair on Land and Development alongside the 7th Lateef Jakande Annual Lecture, bringing together global experts, policymakers, academics,…
New Urban Communities Offer Path to Cut Housing Deficit, Drive Growth
Governments in major Nigerian cities, particularly Lagos, are intensifying efforts to create new towns and modern urban communities designed to ease congestion, expand housing options and stimulate economic development. These…
Nigeria Sees $20.9bn Capital Inflows as FX Reforms Restore Investor Confidence
Nigeria attracted $20.9 billion in capital inflows between January and October 2025, marking one of the country’s strongest investment rebounds in years. The surge reflects renewed investor confidence following key…
Aiyedatiwa Flags Off Massive Agricultural City in Ondo community
Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has approved the establishment of a $42 million Ondo Agricultural City in Iju-Agbonrin/Ori-Ohin, Ose Local Government Area, to be developed by KONIG Agriculture Ltd under…
Seven Rescued in Bauchi Building Collapse
Seven construction workers were trapped on Monday when an uncompleted storey building collapsed along Sir Kashim Ibrahim Street in the Bauchi metropolis, triggering panic among residents and passersby. The incident…
Defence Minister Mohammed Badaru Resigns
Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, Alhaji Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, has resigned from office with immediate effect, citing health challenges as the reason for his decision. The resignation was conveyed in a…
Northern Governors, Traditional Rulers Seek Six-Month Suspension of Mining to Curb Insecurity
Northern governors and traditional rulers have called for an immediate six-month suspension of mining activities across the region, warning that illegal mining has become a major driver of violent crime,…
Banks Reclassify Land and Buildings as High-Risk Collateral Amid Demolitions, Title Disputes
Nigerian banks are tightening their lending standards as land and buildings—once considered the most reliable form of loan security—are now being classified as high-risk collateral. The shift follows widespread demolitions,…
Nigeria’s Housing Sector Faces Challenges Amid Calls for Professionalism, Affordable Homes, and Infrastructure Investment
Nigeria’s housing and built environment sectors are under renewed scrutiny as industry leaders call for stricter regulation, professional oversight, and innovative solutions to the nation’s housing deficit. Speaking on the…
490 Abducted in 13 Days as Bandit Raids Sweep Across Nigeria
Nigeria’s security challenges intensified over the past two weeks as bandits unleashed coordinated attacks across multiple states, abducting at least 490 people—including traditional rulers, students, worshippers, travellers, and even a…