From Luxury Estates to Slums: The Two Faces of Urban Development
Urban development in Nigeria presents two stark realities: on one side are gleaming luxury estates with high-end apartments, private roads, and reliable infrastructure; on the other, sprawling slums where millions…
Nigeria at 65: Citizens Weigh In on Economic Progress Amid Persistent Challenges
As Nigeria marks its 65th independence anniversary, the debate over the country’s economic direction continues to stir mixed reactions among citizens, economists, and policymakers. While the federal government projects optimism…
Tinubu to Deliver National Broadcast Wednesday Morning for Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary
President Bola Tinubu will deliver a national broadcast at 7:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, to mark Nigeria’s 65th Independence Day. In a statement, Tinubu’s spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, urged…
Umahi Gives Winhomes Seven Days to Prove $250m Claim, Threatens EFCC and US Petition
Minister of Works, David Umahi, has given Winhomes Global Services Limited seven days to provide evidence of its alleged $250 million investment in land affected by the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway…
Umahi Gives Winhomes Seven Days to Prove $250m Claim, Threatens EFCC and US Petition
Minister of Works, David Umahi, has given Winhomes Global Services Limited seven days to provide evidence of its alleged $250 million investment in land affected by the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway…
Power Banks Barred on Flights Over Safety Concerns – Emirates
From October 1, 2025, passengers will no longer be permitted to use power banks during flights, under a new safety measure introduced across the aviation sector. The restriction, confirmed on…
Soaring Rent Prices Push Nigerians Into Shop-Living Trend
Across Nigeria, the struggle for affordable housing has taken a new turn as many low-income earners now turn to shops for shelter. What was once meant for business has, in…
Beyond Shelter: How Housing Can Drive Economic Growth and Stability
Housing is often seen as just a basic need. But in reality, housing goes far beyond shelter. A strong housing sector can boost economic growth, create jobs, reduce poverty, and…
Why Affordable Housing Is Nigeria’s Greatest Untapped Reform
Affordable housing is one of Nigeria’s biggest challenges. It is also the nation’s greatest opportunity for reform. Millions of people cannot afford safe, decent homes. Yet solving this crisis would…
Dozens Feared Trapped in East Java School Collapse as Rescue Efforts Continue
At least one student has died and dozens more are feared trapped after a four-storey school building collapsed in East Java, Indonesia, during afternoon prayers on Monday. Rescue teams worked…