Zenith Bank records N1.3 trillion profit before tax
Zenith Bank Plc has recorded N1.3 trillion profit before tax for the year ended December 31, 2024. In its 2024 audited financial results, the bank revealed this in a corporate…
Shettima Calls for Urgent Reform of Nigeria’s Outdated Land Use Act
Federal Government Pushes for Land Use Act Review Vice President Kashim Shettima has emphasized the urgent need for a comprehensive review of the Land Use Act, describing it as outdated…
After Decades of Delays, FG Moves to Revive National Library Project
For over forty years, the promise of a world-class National Library has remained unfulfilled. Successive administrations have failed to deliver on their commitments. Now, in a renewed push, the Federal…
Speaker Abbas Says Only 3% of Nigerian Landowners Have Legal Titles, Promises Legislative Support
At the National Land Conference in Abuja, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, revealed a staggering land administration challenge only three per cent of Nigerian landowners have valid…
Rivers State Government Fined N1.1 Billion for Illegal Demolitions
In a landmark judgment, a Rivers State High Court in Port Harcourt has ordered the Rivers State Government to pay N1.1 billion in damages for the unlawful demolition of properties…
Delta Realtor Esther Osaze Abducted After Site Tour With Client Found Dead
The body of a female real estate realtor, simply identified as Esther Osaze was found dead on Wednesday in the Ibusa community, Oshimili North Local Government Area, Delta State. Esther…
Abuja Rent Crisis: How the Cost of Housing Has Skyrocketed in Just Two Years
BY: Ubong Usoro Rent is a fundamental expense for many Nigerians who do not own properties, but for residents of Abuja, it has become an overwhelming financial burden. The dream…
Minister Raises Alarm Over 26,000 Children in Correctional Centres
The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has expressed concern over 26,000 children incarcerated in Nigeria’s custodial facilities, calling it alarming. Speaking at a high-level inter-agency stakeholder meeting in Abuja, he…
Gunshots, Tear Gas as Riots Erupt Near Efab Bridge in Abuja
Security operatives fired tear gas to disperse rioters during unrest on Kubwa Expressway near Efab Bridge in Abuja on Wednesday. A viral video on X showed rioters setting tyres ablaze,…
Nigeria to Establish N1 Trillion Housing Fund to Tackle 28 Million Homes Deficit
The Federal Government plans to launch a N1 trillion ($654 million) housing fund to provide affordable mortgages for Nigerians. Finance Minister Wale Edun announced the initiative during a media briefing,…