Five reasons the UK has a housing crisis
Britain’s housing crisis is acute: the nation today has a backlog of 4.3m homes. Around 300,000 Londoners are on the social housing waiting list, and London boroughs spend, on average,…
NIOB Urges Stronger Building Regulations at 2025 Builders Day Celebration in Abuja
BY: Ubong Usoro The Nigerian Institute of Building (NIOB) has called on the government to enforce stricter building control measures and compliance standards during its 2025 Builders Day celebration in…
AIHS: A Magnet for Change, Driving Policy Reforms and Investment in Africa’s Housing Sector
The Africa International Housing Show (AIHS) has solidified its position as a magnet for change, effectively driving policy reforms, attracting critical investments, and transforming Africa's housing sector. The annual event,…
Dangote Foundation Launches N16 Billion Food Intervention Project for One Million Nigerians
The Aliko Dangote Foundation has announced the 2025 Annual National Food Intervention Project, valued at N16 billion, to support one million vulnerable Nigerians nationwide. Chairman Aliko Dangote, represented by his…
Lagos empowers women entrepreneurs
The Lagos State government has introduced initiatives to support women entrepreneurs, enhance market access, and strengthen their global competitiveness. Special Assistant to the Governor on Commerce, Cooperatives, Trade & Investment,…
House of Representatives Rejects VAT Increase, Retains 7.5%
The House of Representatives has voted to retain VAT at 7.5%, rejecting the proposed increase to 15% by 2030. Lawmakers also dismissed the planned reintroduction of inheritance tax, previously presented…
Lagos Gas Explosion Death Toll Rises to Five
The death toll from last Tuesday’s gas explosion on Otedola Bridge along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway has increased. Akintayo Akinjoye, who operated an office near the explosion site, died at Gbagada…
Nigeria, Shelter Afrique Development Bank to Sign Landmark Housing Partnership
The Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development will sign a Housing Development Partnership Agreement with Shelter Afrique Development Bank (ShafDB) during the Renewed Hope Housing PPP Summit on March…
Eko Atlantic: Africa’s Coastal Megacity Transforming Lagos into a Global Powerhouse
Lagos, Nigeria’s commercial nerve center, is home to one of Africa’s most ambitious real estate and infrastructural projects: Eko Atlantic. Often dubbed the “Dubai of Africa,” this multi-billion-dollar development aims…
FG Partners with US Firm for Aerial Data Collection in Abuja
The Office of the Surveyor General of the Federation (OSGOF) and US-based company PLACE have launched a project for Drone Imagery Acquisition and 3D City View of Abuja. High-Resolution Aerial…