90-year-old father of late Herbert Wigwe takes 26-year-old granddaughter to court over property dispute
A legal battle has erupted over Herbert Wigwe's estate, involving his 90-year-old father and 26-year-old daughter. Pastor Shyngle Wigwe and Christian Chukwuka Wigwe filed a lawsuit, requesting court-appointed administration of…
Delta Government Takes Action Against Engineers Over Project Certification Fraud
The Delta State Government has demoted two engineers for approving certificates on incomplete road projects, ensuring accountability. Engr. Gabriel Evuarhere was demoted from Deputy Director to Assistant Director for corruption,…
Land Use Act Is Stifling Business, Needs Immediate Reform – Periwinkle Estate CEO
The Land Use Act has become a major obstacle to economic growth and needs urgent reform, says Chiedu Nweke, Chairman and CEO of Periwinkle Lifestyle Estate. He describes the Act…
How MREIF’s N1 Trillion Will Help Tackle Homeownership Problem in Nigeria
The Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI) has introduced the N1 trillion Real Estate Investment Fund (MREIF) to tackle Nigeria’s housing crisis. This initiative is set to provide long-term, low-cost mortgage…
Nigeria’s rental housing market and the urgent need for reform
BY MARO AKPOBI Nigeria’s rental housing market serves as both a reflection and reinforcement of the country’s systemic inequities. Young professionals, particularly those in non-traditional career paths, navigate a labyrinth…
Umahi Advocates Concrete for East-West Road, Promises 100-Year Durability
Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, stated that using concrete instead of asphalt would ensure long-lasting road durability. He explained that concrete construction on the East-West Road would prevent frequent…
SON Vows Crackdown on Substandard Products
The Plateau State SON Coordinator, Kenneth Shawo, pledged intensified efforts to eliminate substandard products. Shawo revealed that SON had identified several hotspots for substandard goods and was taking decisive action…
FG urges China to remove trade tariffs for Nigeria
The federal government has urged China to extend its recent trade tariff removal to Nigeria, which is the case with 33 African nations. Minister of State for Foreign Affairs,…
Lagos Government Cracks Down on Fake VINs, Concealed Number Plates
The Lagos State Government has issued a stern warning to motorists using fake Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) and concealing number plates. Special Adviser to the Governor on Transportation, Sola Giwa,…
Naira Strengthens to 1,494.03/$ at Official Market
The naira appreciated to ₦1,494.03/$ at the official market, with the parallel market closing at ₦1,510.00/$. This appreciation narrowed the exchange rate gap to ₦15.5/$, reflecting the Central Bank of…