Real Estate Could Rescue Nigeria’s Economy If Leaders Stop Holding It Back
Nigeria’s real estate sector has the power to boost the economy, create jobs, and improve lives but experts say it’s being ignored. At a major event in Lagos hosted by…
Govt Moves to Cool Hot Housing Market as Prices Spike
The government is stepping in to control rising housing costs. It has asked ministries and local agencies to find out what’s causing the sharp increase in property prices and how…
NIDO Africa Secures Lagos Land to Build Homes and Hope
NIDO Africa has taken a bold step toward empowering Nigerians abroad and tackling social challenges at home with the acquisition of 10 acres of land equivalent to 60 plots in…
Flats and Pools Take Over Lagos as Short-Term Stays Soar
In Lagos, short-term rentals are evolving fast and a clear trend is taking shape. Block of flats have become the go-to option for both investors and guests, outpacing other residential…
Sa’id Kori Appointed to Spearhead Development Efforts in Lake Chad Basin
The Lake Chad Basin Governors Forum has named Nigerian development expert Sa’id Kori as its new technical advisor, a move signaling renewed focus on regional cooperation and stability. The forum,…
Naira Strengthens to ₦1,539/$ as Forex Inflows Surge to $5.96bn in May
Nigeria’s foreign exchange market recorded a significant upturn in May 2025, with total inflows hitting $5.96 billion — the highest monthly figure in six years — according to data from…
Tinubu Pledges to Defend Democracy, Confers National Honours on Kudirat Abiola, Soyinka, Saro-Wiwa, Others
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his dedication to democratic governance, assuring Nigerians that his administration will uphold constitutional values and political plurality. He made this pledge during his State…
Heightened Security as June 12 Protest Kicks Off in Abuja
Security agencies ramped up their presence across key areas of Abuja on Wednesday as protesters gathered to mark Democracy Day with demonstrations against rising economic challenges and insecurity in the…
Landlady’s Daughter Arrested for Allegedly Burgling Tenant’s Room in Niger State
The Niger State Police Command has arrested a 24-year-old woman, Nana Mubarak, for allegedly breaking into her mother’s tenant’s residence and carting away household items valued at approximately ₦1 million.…
NIHOTOUR Enforces Certification Law, Begins Crackdown on Non-Compliant Lagos Hotels
The National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR) has begun a sweeping compliance operation across Lagos State to enforce provisions of its 2022 Establishment Act, particularly the mandatory certification of…