Spain’s Housing Crisis Fuels Nationwide Protests, Political Pressure
Spain is facing mounting social and political pressure over its housing crisis after tens of thousands of people took to the streets across the country following parliament’s rejection of government…
Rising Abuja Rents Consume Workers’ Annual Earnings as Households Cut Spending
Rising house rents in the Federal Capital Territory are putting increasing pressure on household incomes, with some residents now spending a substantial portion of their annual earnings on accommodation and…
Kogi Housing Crisis: Architects Set For Major Stakeholder Conference In Lokoja
The Nigerian Institute of Architects (NIA), Kogi State Chapter, is set to bring architects and key built-environment stakeholders together to examine practical solutions to the state’s housing challenges. The 2026…
Gombe Assembly Canopy Collapse: COREN Faults Temporary Support, Construction Sequence
The Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria, COREN, has cleared the structural design and materials used for the ongoing Gombe State House of Assembly Complex, attributing the collapse…
High Living Costs Push Nigerians to Delay Homes, Investments, CBN Says
Nigerian households became more pessimistic about their economic and financial conditions in September 2026, with a corresponding decline in their willingness to make major purchases, including houses, investments and other…
Appeal Court Restricts CAC Powers Over Religious, Voluntary Organisations
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has upheld the nullification of several provisions of the Companies and Allied Matters Act 2020 that gave the Corporate Affairs Commission powers over incorporated…
Spain Housing Crisis: Tens Of Thousands March In Madrid Over Rising Rents
Tens of thousands of protesters marched through Madrid and other Spanish cities on Saturday, demanding affordable housing and stronger protection for tenants. The demonstrations came a day after Spain’s parliament…
NYSC Kidnap: Abductors Give Parents 24 Hours To Raise N1bn Ransom
Parents of 20 prospective National Youth Service Corps members kidnapped while travelling from Oyo State to their orientation camps have revealed that the abductors demanded N1bn for their release. The…
Kenya Secures $254.4m Investor For Kitui Cement Factory After Dangote Exit
Kenya has secured a new investor to establish a $254.4 million cement factory in Kitui County, with construction expected to begin in November 2026. President William Ruto announced the investment…
Nigeria Free Trade Zones Attract Over $200bn Foreign Investment, FG Says
Nigeria’s free trade zones have attracted more than $200bn in foreign investment and over N900bn in domestic investment, the Federal Government has said. The investments have also generated more than…