World Bank Hails FCT’s Climate Resilience Project as a National Model
The World Bank has commended the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) for its effective implementation of the Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) project, describing it as a national benchmark after…
Demolition of Houses: Hold Complicit Officials Accountable, Not Just Developers
... Corruption in government approvals fuels illegal housing projects, Stakeholders Lament Growing concerns have trailed the recent wave of demolitions of completed houses and estates across Nigeria, with stakeholders in…
Experts Say Nigeria’s Soaring Building Collapses Demand Urgent Action
The alarming frequency of building collapses across Nigeria has sparked growing concern among professionals, regulators, and the public, with experts warning of systemic failures in construction practices and weak regulatory…
Nigeria’s Adedoyin Adeleke Makes History as First African to Co-Chair UN Global Development Report
The United Nations has appointed Nigerian sustainability expert, Dr. Adedoyin Adeleke, as Co-Chair of the 2027 Global Sustainable Development Report (GSDR). He is the first African and Nigerian to take…
Federal Government Launches Dollar Pension Scheme for Diaspora Nigerians and Foreign Workers
A major reform has been introduced into Nigeria’s pension system as the federal government rolls out a dollar-based pension scheme targeted at Nigerians in the diaspora and foreign nationals. The…
IGP Bars Police from Land Disputes, Civil Matters
Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has directed officers of the Nigeria Police Force to withdraw from land disputes and civil matters, warning that such involvement undermines the Force’s neutrality and…
Construction Workers Escape Collapse as Three-Storey Building Falls in Awka
Panic erupted in Okpuno, Awka, on Thursday when a three-storey building with four suspended floors under construction collapsed near the Anambra State House of Assembly. Eyewitnesses said the incident happened…
Breaking: Another Lagos Building Collapse Raises Alarm on Safety Standards
Panic swept through Onipetesi Estate in Agege, Lagos, on Wednesday evening when a building under illegal reconstruction collapsed, trapping workers and children. The incident happened at 5 Modupe Ola Street,…
FBI Offers $10,000 Reward for Nigerian Man Wanted in U.S. Bank Fraud Case
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has announced a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of Nigerian national Olumide Adebiyi Adediran, who is wanted on charges of bank…
Why Homeownership Is Slipping Further Away for Middle-Class Families in Nigeria
By Usman Abdulrasak For decades, homeownership has been the ultimate marker of stability for Nigeria’s middle class. A house symbolized not just shelter, but also economic progress, social mobility, and…