Blackrock acquires Adebayo Ogunlesi’s GIP for $12.5bn
BlackRock, the biggest asset management company in the world, has said it is buying Global Infrastructure Partners, a company founded by Nigerian investment banker Adebayo Ogunlesi, in a $12.5bn deal.…
Rising from Aspiration to Abandonment: The Untold Saga of Abuja’s Abandoned Malaysian Gardens
In the bustling heart of Abuja, Nigeria's capital city, a haunting spectacle of abandoned buildings silently tells tales of shattered dreams, economic struggles, and bureaucratic hurdles. Once envisioned as symbols…
Demolition of Shops, Eateries, and Illegal Structures in Taxi Ranks in Abuja
The Directorate of Road Transport Services (DRTS) under the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has initiated a comprehensive demolition on illegal structures, shops, and eateries within taxi ranks across Abuja,…
Minister Nyesom Wike’s Pledge to Fast-Track Abuja Rail Mass Transit Project Amidst Challenges
In a determined effort to meet the May 29 deadline, Mr. Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Nigerian Federal Capital Territory (FCT), vows to expedite the completion of the Abuja…
Alleged Land Grabbing Saga Unfolds in Alimosho, Lagos: Families Plead for Government Rescue
The Olubimi, Olubunmi, Fagbayi, Akapo, and Agbedeyi families find themselves entangled in a complex web of disputes as they appeal to the government to rescue them from the clutches of…
Why we are dabbling in land disputes – EFCC
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC has explained why it is dabbling on disputes over land contrary to the opinion of some lawyers that most land cases are civil…
Federal Government 2024 Housing Budget Falls Short of Tinubu Grand Promises
In a surprising turn, President Bola Tinubu recently signed N28.7 billion budget for 2024 has raised eyebrows, particularly concerning the allocation for the Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development…
Revitalizing Ajaokuta: Committee’s Ambitious Plans Could Generate 500,000 Jobs
The Minister of Steel Development, Shauibu Audu, has announced the approval of an inter-ministerial committee to oversee three steel development projects, including the revival of the Ajaokuta Steel Mill. The…
Billionaire Femi Otedola Donates 1BN To Boost Security in Lagos
Nigerian billionaire businessman and philanthropist, Femi Otedola, has officially donated a staggering N1 billion to the Lagos State Security Trust Fund (LSSTF) in a groundbreaking move to address the pressing…
Old Court Zuba Residents Cry Out for help after years of Neglect Over Lack Of Electricity and Water
Situated in the shadow of Abuja's iconic Zuma Rock, the Old Court community paints a stark picture of a rural settlement struggling under the weight of neglect. This quiet corner…