Four Rescued as Three-Storey Building Collapses in Yaba
A tragic incident struck Yaba, Lagos, on Friday night when a three-storey building under construction suddenly collapsed, leaving several people trapped beneath the rubble. The collapse occurred around 8:30 p.m.…
Sanwo-Olu Seeks Investor Backing as Lagos Unveils ₦214.8bn Bond for Infrastructure
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Thursday announced a ₦214.8 billion bond issuance aimed at financing 24 major infrastructure projects across Lagos State, calling on private-sector investors to deepen their partnership with…
Bilaad Realty Appoints New CEO to Drive Next Phase of Growth
Bilaad Realty Limited, a front-runner in Nigeria’s real estate sector, has announced a major leadership transition as part of its long-term growth strategy. The company has named Dr. Emmanuel Bassi…
Air Peace Crew Tested Positive for Alcohol, Drugs After Port Harcourt Runway Incident — NSIB
The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has confirmed that members of an Air Peace cockpit and cabin crew tested positive for alcohol and cannabis following a serious runway incident involving…
FG Scraps VAT Waiver for Airlines, Restores Taxation on Aircraft and Spare Parts
Airlines in Nigeria will, from January 1, 2026, resume the payment of import duties and Value Added Tax (VAT) on commercial aircraft, engines, spare parts, and air tickets - a…
Education Ministry Approves 26 Trade Courses for Technical Schools
The Federal Government has rolled out a revised technical-education curriculum, introducing 26 trade courses to strengthen skills training and align Nigerian technical schools with global standards. Major Reforms According to…
Trillions Lost as Nigeria’s Unfinished Projects Stall Growth
Nigeria’s economy is groaning under the weight of tens of thousands of abandoned public projects, with experts warning that the waste now runs into trillions of naira and continues to…
1,080-Unit Eco-City Housing Estate Launched in Makurdi
The Benue State Government has commenced the construction of a 1,080-unit housing estate in Makurdi, aimed at addressing the state’s housing deficit and reducing the rising cost of accommodation in…
How GIS Can Help Cities Tackle the Urbanisation Challenge
By Yetunde Adesiyan Urban planning expert Yetunde Adesiyan has stressed the urgent need to deploy Geographic Information Science (GIS) in addressing the mounting pressures of rapid urbanisation, particularly in Lagos.…
Lagos pledges issuance of planning approval within 10 days
Lagos State has moved to reassure investors and developers by promising faster building approvals, with permits to be issued within 10 working days once all requirements are fulfilled Commissioner for…