Tension in Lagos as Traders Injured During Owode Market Demolition Despite Court Order
Several traders at the Owode Motor Spare Parts Market in Lagos sustained injuries following the resumption of demolition activities at the site, despite a standing court injunction halting further action.…
PCN Shuts 67 Drug Outlets in Lagos for Regulatory Violations
The Pharmacy Council of Nigeria (PCN) has sealed 67 drug outlets in Lagos State over regulatory breaches including illegal operations, improper drug storage, and unsafe pharmaceutical practices. The enforcement action,…
Lagos Moves to Cut Rent, Regulate Housing Costs Through Grassroots Partnership
In a bold step to address the burden of high rental fees and irregularities in property transactions, the Lagos State Real Estate Regulatory Authority (LASRERA) has launched a partnership with…
PCN Shuts Down Over 400 Drug Outlets in Taraba State Amid Regulatory Crackdown
The Pharmacy Council of Nigeria (PCN) has sealed a total of 443 pharmaceutical premises across nine local government areas in Taraba State, following a statewide enforcement operation aimed at curbing…
Kano Senator Awards Brand-New Homes to Qur’an Recitation Champions
Four outstanding young Qur’anic reciters have received newly built homes as prizes for their exceptional performance in the President Bola Tinubu Mother’s Qur’anic Recitation Competition, held recently in Kano. The…
Federal Government Launches Housing Scheme to Improve Health Workers Welfare
In a bid to stem the continued emigration of healthcare professionals, the Federal Government has commenced implementation of a targeted housing initiative for medical workers under its National Policy on…
Consumer Protection Agency Seals European Visa Centres in Abuja Over Obstruction and Misconduct
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has shut down visa application centres representing France, Belgium, and Italy in Abuja over alleged obstruction of investigation and failure to comply…
Life Inside Nigeria’s ‘Face-Me-I-Face-You’ Homes
In many low-income areas across Nigeria, especially in the South-West, a popular housing style remains common the Face-Me-I-Face-You apartment. These buildings often serve as affordable shelter for large families and…
Why Low-Income Earners May Miss Out on Single-Digit Mortgage Rates
Homeownership remains a dream for many low-income Nigerians especially Federal civil servants. Despite the rising demand for affordable housing, the mortgage system continues to shut them out. Complex processes, high…
How AIHS is Fueling Economic Growth and transforming Africa’s Housing Market
When the Africa International Housing Show (AIHS) returns to Abuja this July 27th to August 1st, it will bring with it more than just exhibitions, panel discussions, and keynote speeches.…