Traders in Ibadan Face Devastation as Oyo Council Demolishes Shops
Traders and business owners at Alegongo Market in Ibadan, Oyo State, are counting their losses after the local government authorities demolished their shops and outlets. The demolition took place following…
Nigeria’s Urban Mirage: Where the Roofs Are Many but Homes Are Few
Nigeria’s housing conversation usually begins and ends with a number 22 million units short tossed around like it tells the whole story. But numbers can lie, or at least, distract.…
Yemi Kale Warns: Nigeria Must Sprint to 40% Growth or Face Tariff Trouble
Nigeria Must Act Fast, Says KaleYemi Kale has issued a serious warning. He said Nigeria needs to grow its economy by 40% each year to reduce the damage from new…
Banker Exposes Kogi Governor’s Aide in Explosive N3bn Fraud Trial
A banker from Zenith Bank Plc, Femi Remigus, delivered shocking testimony in court on Tuesday. He gave evidence against Ali Bello, Chief of Staff to Kogi State Governor Usman Ododo,…
Homeownership or Hopelessness? Why Most Nigerians Can’t Afford a Place to Live
For many Nigerians, the dream of owning a home is slipping away. House prices are rising fast. At the same time, income levels are not improving. The systems that should…
Tariff Tensions Explode: China Hits Back Hard as EU Joins the Trade Battle
China Strikes Back with Heavy TariffsChina has raised tariffs on US goods to 84%, starting Thursday. This comes as a direct response to Donald Trump’s 104% tariff on Chinese products.…
Pension Power: Nigeria’s N5.51trn Boosting Real Estate Sector Growth
Pension Funds Driving Economic MomentumNigeria’s pension industry is now a major force in the country’s economy. So far, N5.51 trillion has been invested in vital sectors like infrastructure, real estate,…
Tensions Escalate on Banana Island Over Access Road Construction
Tensions flared on Tuesday as Banana Island residents clashed with officials from the Federal Ministry of Works over plans to build an access road for a new estate near their…
FG Locks In Naira-for-Oil Policy as Permanent Shift
The Federal Government has confirmed that Nigeria will continue selling crude oil and refined petroleum products in Naira. This is now a long-term national policy, not a temporary fix. The…
Cape Town Faces Reality Check as Soaring Housing Market Nears Breaking Point
Cape Town’s skyline is stunning. But behind the beauty lies a serious housing problem. Thousands of people are moving into Africa’s most expensive real estate city, and the pressure is…