Floods Claim Seven Lives in Jigawa and Kebbi States
Severe floods have wreaked havoc across multiple communities in Jigawa, Yobe, Bauchi, and Kebbi states, leaving destruction in their wake. The floods, triggered by heavy rainfall, have submerged numerous houses…
Hoodlums Burn 23 Houses in Agatu LGA, Benue State
Hoodlums have reportedly set ablaze 23 houses in the Egwuma community of Agatu Local Government Area (LGA) in Benue State, leaving several residents with gunshot wounds. The attack, which occurred…
Housing Ministry Begins Issuance of Provisional Allocations Under National Housing Programme
The Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development has initiated the issuance of provisional allocation letters to outright subscribers of houses under the National Housing Programme (NHP). This announcement was…
Iran’s VP Zarif Resigns, Leaves Pezeshkian’s Cabinet Just 11 Days After Appointment
Iran’s Vice-President, Mohammed Javad Zarif, has resigned from President Massud Pezeshkian’s cabinet just 11 days after his appointment, marking a significant political crisis for the newly inaugurated government. Expressing dissatisfaction…
Discriminatory Landlord Practices Deepen Nigeria’s Housing Crisis
In Nigeria, the housing crisis is not only marked by a severe deficit of homes but is also deeply aggravated by discriminatory practices by landlords. These practices, based on tribe,…
COREN Calls for Stronger Laws to Address Building Collapse Accountability
The Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) has identified a significant legislative gap in its enabling Act as a major obstacle to prosecuting the owners of collapsed…
Experts Urge Comprehensive Urban Planning to Combat Flooding in Nigeria
Stakeholders in the built environment have emphasized the critical role of effective urban planning and infrastructure design in reducing the devastating impacts of flooding. This comes in light of recent…
Australia Housing Minister Clare O’Neil Pledges Transformative Investment to Address Housing Crisis
Australia’s new Housing and Homelessness Minister, Clare O’Neil, has unveiled a bold vision for tackling the nation’s housing crisis, pledging transformative investment to address the issue. Taking over the role…
Two-Storey Banquet Hall Collapses in Delhi’s Model Town After Heavy Rains
In a tragic incident, a two-storey banquet hall in northwest Delhi's Model Town area collapsed on Saturday afternoon following heavy rains. The building, located in Mahendru Enclave, was under repair…
HUD to Award Over $3.5 Billion to Organizations Assisting the Homeless
For the first time, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has issued a two-year Continuum of Care (CoC) program notice of funding opportunity, making available more than…