Speaker Abbas Says Only 3% of Nigerian Landowners Have Legal Titles, Promises Legislative Support
At the National Land Conference in Abuja, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, revealed a staggering land administration challenge only three per cent of Nigerian landowners have valid…
Rivers State Government Fined N1.1 Billion for Illegal Demolitions
In a landmark judgment, a Rivers State High Court in Port Harcourt has ordered the Rivers State Government to pay N1.1 billion in damages for the unlawful demolition of properties…
Delta Realtor Esther Osaze Abducted After Site Tour With Client Found Dead
The body of a female real estate realtor, simply identified as Esther Osaze was found dead on Wednesday in the Ibusa community, Oshimili North Local Government Area, Delta State. Esther…
Abuja Rent Crisis: How the Cost of Housing Has Skyrocketed in Just Two Years
BY: Ubong Usoro Rent is a fundamental expense for many Nigerians who do not own properties, but for residents of Abuja, it has become an overwhelming financial burden. The dream…
Minister Raises Alarm Over 26,000 Children in Correctional Centres
The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has expressed concern over 26,000 children incarcerated in Nigeria’s custodial facilities, calling it alarming. Speaking at a high-level inter-agency stakeholder meeting in Abuja, he…
Gunshots, Tear Gas as Riots Erupt Near Efab Bridge in Abuja
Security operatives fired tear gas to disperse rioters during unrest on Kubwa Expressway near Efab Bridge in Abuja on Wednesday. A viral video on X showed rioters setting tyres ablaze,…
Nigeria to Establish N1 Trillion Housing Fund to Tackle 28 Million Homes Deficit
The Federal Government plans to launch a N1 trillion ($654 million) housing fund to provide affordable mortgages for Nigerians. Finance Minister Wale Edun announced the initiative during a media briefing,…
Trump Orders Stricter Voting Rules, Requires Citizenship Proof for Registration
U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed an executive order imposing stricter voting controls, including requiring proof of citizenship for registration. The order mandates that voters present valid citizenship documents,…
Naira appreciates N1,575/$ in parallel market
The Naira yesterday appreciated to N1, 575 per dollar in the parallel market from N1,585 per dollar on Monday. But, the Naira depreciated to N1,535 per dollar in the Nigerian…
Heritage bank depositors appeal to National Assembly for intervention
Depositors of Heritage Bank with deposits exceeding N5 million have appealed to the National Assembly to intervene and assist in resolving the bank’s license by the Central Bank of Nigeria…