Cement Price Surge Worsens Nigeria’s Housing Affordability Crisis
The rising price of cement is putting more pressure on Nigeria’s housing market as construction costs increase and homeownership becomes harder for many Nigerians. The price of a 50kg bag…
Ogun Expands Affordable Housing Drive to Boost Home Ownership
Ogun promotes flexible housing finance The Ogun State Government is expanding its affordable housing programme as it seeks to help more residents become homeowners. The government is using flexible financing,…
Nigeria’s Housing Market Needs Homes People Can Actually Afford
By Adebayo Tobi Nigeria’s housing conversation has focused heavily on one question: How many homes does the country need to build? With the country facing a housing deficit estimated at…
IMF Urges Nigeria to Deepen Fiscal, Monetary and Governance Reforms
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has urged Nigeria and other major African economies to strengthen fiscal, monetary and governance reforms as part of efforts to improve economic stability and promote…
Bayelsa Family Demands Compensation Over Oil Facility Land
Members of the Brumuke Sana Family in Ekeremor Local Government Area of Bayelsa State have protested over an unresolved compensation dispute involving land used for an oil and gas facility.…
Nigeria Ranks 56th Among World’s Poorest Countries in 2026
Nigeria has ranked 56th among the world’s 60 poorest countries in a 2026 ranking by Global Finance magazine. The ranking uses GDP per capita based on purchasing power parity (PPP).…
US Plans to Revoke Up to 200,000 Visas From Asylum Seekers
The United States may revoke the tourist and business visas of up to 200,000 foreign nationals who have applied for asylum after entering the country. The Trump administration is considering…
Top 10 African Countries With Highest Inflation Rates in July 2026
Sudan recorded the highest inflation rate among the African countries reviewed in July 2026, with annual consumer price growth reaching 41.61%, while Nigeria ranked third at 15.43%, according to the…
FHA Holds Nearly N5 Trillion in Property, Oyetunde Ojo Says
FHA property holdings near N5 trillion The Federal Housing Authority (FHA) holds property worth nearly N5 trillion, its Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Oyetunde Ojo, has said. Ojo disclosed…
Private Developers Begin 15-Hectare Abuja Housing Project
Private developers have started a 15-hectare housing project in the Kabusa-Sheretti corridor of Abuja as demand for residential properties continues to grow across the Federal Capital Territory. The project, known…