Raging Storm Claims Lives, Flattens Homes in Kano Lawmakers Demand Swift Government Response
A devastating rainstorm coupled with a violent hailstorm has left a trail of destruction in Kano State, claiming four lives and reducing over 1,000 homes to rubble in Kiru Local…
Weak Judiciary Could Undermine Investor Confidence in Nigeria’s Capital Market
Vice President Kashim Shettima has raised a red flag over the potential impact of a fragile judiciary on Nigeria’s capital market growth. He warned that the lack of timely and…
Dangote Refinery’s Fuel Distribution Drive Poised to Ease Inflation, Says Rewane
Dangote Refinery's direct fuel distribution plan will reduce Nigeria's inflation, according to Bismarck Rewane, CEO of Financial Derivatives Company. The initiative, set to begin on August 15, 2025, is expected…
Tinubu Urges Global Reforms at BRICS Summit, Highlights Africa’s Climate Burden
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called for urgent global reforms to address the disproportionate impact of climate change on Africa, despite the continent’s minimal contribution to global emissions. Speaking at…
Lagos Builds 2.5 Million Homes But the Housing Gap Keeps Growing
Despite delivering over 2.5 million housing units since 1978, Lagos still faces a staggering shortfall in meeting its growing housing needs. A new report, The State of Lagos Housing Market…
FG Blames Poor Oversight by Professional Bodies for Rising Building Defects
The Federal Government has raised alarm over the growing trend of structural defects and building collapses across Nigeria, attributing the issue to inadequate oversight by professional regulatory bodies in the…
Benue, Edo, Bayelsa on Alert as Lagdo Dam Flood Risk Looms
In anticipation of potential flooding from the possible release of water from Cameroon’s Lagdo Dam, state governments in Benue, Edo, and Bayelsa have activated precautionary measures to mitigate disaster risks—even…
Experts Call for Smarter Resource Management to Drive Sustainable Development in Africa
A group of environmental experts and academics has emphasized the need for better management of Africa’s natural resources to drive lasting development. They made this known at a five-day conference…
Lagos Enforces Strict Real Estate Regulation, Mandates LASRERA Registration
Lagos real estate regulation is tightening, as the state government intensifies efforts to eliminate unregistered operators in the property market. In a recent announcement from Alausa, Ikeja, Barakat Odunuga-Bakare, Special…
Lagos Housing Crisis Deepens: Over 3.4 Million Homes Needed as Most Residents Remain Renters
Despite rapid urban development and a booming real estate sector, Lagos is struggling to house its growing population. A new housing market report has revealed that the state's housing deficit…