Nigeria and Niger Reopen Diplomatic Channels Amid Regional Tensions
Officials from Nigeria and Niger convened in Niamey this week, signalling a fresh effort to restore the fractured relationship between the two neighbouring countries. Nigeria’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Yusuf Maitama…
Tinubu Sets Census Planning in Motion with New Committee
Efforts to update Nigeria’s population data have taken a fresh turn as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu launched a high-level committee to coordinate the country’s long-awaited population and housing census. The…
Wike Slams Work at Mabushi Terminal, Vows No Commissioning Until Standards Met
In a fiery on-the-spot assessment, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has ordered a halt to the commissioning plans for the nearly completed Mabushi Bus Terminal, citing…
Lagos Vows Swift Revival of Teslim Balogun, Agege Stadiums in Sports Infrastructure Push
With pressure mounting on the Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Onikan due to the closure of several major stadiums, the Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to completing long-overdue renovations…
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Originally enacted in 1978, the Land Use Act was designed to harmonize Nigeria’s varied land tenure systems and ensure easier access to land for public infrastructure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…