ECOWAS Urges U.S. to Rethink Visa Restrictions Amid Concerns Over Regional Trade and Diplomacy
Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Chair of the ECOWAS Mediation and Security Council, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, has called on the United States to reconsider a proposed visa policy that…
Senate Decries Killings in Benue, Calls for Urgent Security Action
The Nigerian Senate has expressed deep frustration over the continued spate of killings across the country, particularly in Benue State, stating that Nigerians are weary of mourning and condolence visits.…
Infinity Trust Mortgage Bank Secures ₦5 Billion Facility to Deepen Affordable Homeownership in Nigeria
In a major development poised to reshape the affordable housing sector in Nigeria, Infinity Trust Mortgage Bank Plc (ITMB) has successfully secured a 5-billion-naira real estate funding facility under the…
Fuel Distribution Threatened in South-West as Truckers Protest Lekki Toll Levy
A potential fuel scarcity is looming across the South-West region following a directive by the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) to suspend fuel distribution activities along the Lekki-Epe…
FCT Minister Confirms Progress on Water Projects for Abuja Satellite Towns
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to improving access to potable water in satellite towns surrounding Abuja. Wike made the announcement…
Windstorm Displaces Over 1,800 in Taraba as NEMA, NEDC Pledge Support
More than 1,800 residents have been rendered homeless after a fierce windstorm swept through several communities in the Garba Chede area of Bali Local Government in Taraba State, destroying homes,…
Why Property Owners Shun Land Titles in Nigeria
Nigeria’s real estate sector is facing a deep, silent crisis. More than 90% of land in the country remains untitled and unregistered. This has locked up an estimated $300 billion…
UK Sets Up National Housing Bank to Build Over 500,000 Homes
The UK government is launching a new National Housing Bank to help solve the country’s housing crisis. The bank will support developers with £16 billion in public funding. Another £6…
Lagos Orders Demolition of Church Building After Structural Threat from Nearby Collapse
The Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) has issued a demolition order for a church building in the Somolu area following structural damage caused by a neighboring building collapse. The…
Developer Calls for Bold Housing Policy as Nigeria’s Deficit Deepens
Lana Adeoye, CEO of Fendini Group, has made a passionate call for the overhaul of Nigeria’s housing strategy, describing the current policy as outdated and inadequate to tackle the nation’s…