FCTA Workers Stage Protest, Demand Improved Welfare and Minister’s Exit
Workers at the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) on Monday shut down operations at the FCTA Secretariat in Abuja to protest poor working conditions, unpaid entitlements, and alleged neglect by…
Youths Protest Insecurity in Kwara, Torch NDLEA Office, Invade Emir’s Palace
Protests erupted in Lafiagi, Edu Local Government Area of Kwara State on Monday as enraged youths set fire to the office of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and…
Lagos Landlady Refutes Claim Her Property Sparked Fuel Station Fire
A property owner in the Obawole area of Ifako-Ijaiye Local Government, Mrs. Gloria Unazoi, has denied allegations that her residential building was the source of the recent fire outbreak at…
Aminu Dantata, Kano billionaire businessman who owned lands ‘all over the world’
Aminu Alhassan Dantata, the iconic Kano-born businessman, began his foray into commerce before the age of ten, continuing a deep-rooted family tradition. His father instilled in him and his siblings…
Experts Advocate Climate-Smart, Energy-Efficient Buildings at ESG Conference in Lagos
Built environment professionals have urged property developers across Nigeria and Africa to adopt climate-resilient, energy-efficient practices in real estate development to tackle environmental degradation and ensure long-term sustainability. The call…
FG Disburses ₦1.6tn to States for Infrastructure, Security—Experts Question Impact
The Federal Government has disbursed a total of ₦1.6 trillion to Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) over a 15-month period to support infrastructure development and bolster…
Experts Urge Government Backing as Private Sector Alone Can’t Fix Nigeria’s Housing Deficit
Real estate experts have emphasized that private developers alone cannot bridge Nigeria’s estimated 28 million housing deficit without coordinated government intervention, policy support, and sustainable financing mechanisms. This position was…
Sanwo-Olu Urges Architects to Lead Fight Against Building Collapse in Lagos
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has called on architects and other construction professionals to uphold global best practices as a means of curbing the rising incidents of building collapse across…
Firm Flags Housing Crisis Among Young Professionals, Offers Flexible Rent Solutions
Real estate firm Rentmates has raised concerns about the growing difficulty young professionals face in accessing affordable housing in Nigeria’s urban centres, particularly in Lagos. Speaking to journalists in Lagos,…
Cement Industry Faces ₦1.12 Trillion Energy Bill Amid Rising Costs
Nigeria’s cement manufacturing sector faced a staggering rise in operational costs in 2024, with energy expenses soaring to ₦1.12 trillion an 87.4% jump from ₦598.14 billion recorded in 2023. The…