FMBN Pushes for Expanded Housing Finance to Boost Homeownership in Nigeria
The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN), Shehu Usman Osidi, has reaffirmed the bank’s commitment to making housing finance more accessible, responsive,…
Town Planners Urged to Leverage New Tax Act Incentives, Strengthen Compliance
Professionals in Nigeria’s built environment sector have urged town planning consultants to take advantage of incentives contained in the new Nigerian Tax Act while strengthening record-keeping and compliance practices. The…
Rising Diesel Costs Push Housing Prices Higher as Global Crisis Hits Nigeria’s Real Estate Sector
Nigeria’s real estate sector is facing fresh pressure as rising diesel prices and global economic uncertainty continue to increase construction expenses and property costs, according to a new report by…
Facility Managers Call for Greater Investment in Nigeria’s Built Environment
The President of the Association of Facility Management Practitioners of Nigeria (AFMPN), Olumide Aina, has called for stronger investment in professional facility management, warning that poor maintenance culture continues to…
FG Targets Makoko, Gishiri, Others for Slum Upgrade Under Urban Renewal Plan
Nigeria’s Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Muttaqha Darma, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to transforming informal settlements into safer and more liveable communities as part of a wider…
Earthquake Kills Two, Collapses Buildings in Southern China
Two people have been confirmed dead after a 5.2-magnitude earthquake struck southern China’s Guangxi region in the early hours of Monday, triggering building collapses and large-scale evacuation efforts. According to…
Flooding Worsens Moro Bridge Crisis, Strands Commuters on Kwara–Oyo Route
Commuters travelling along the Ilorin–Igbeti Federal Highway in Kwara State were stranded on Monday after heavy flooding overtook the already collapsed Moro Bridge, submerging vehicles and worsening disruption along the…
AIHS Housing CEOs Forum 2026: Financing Africa’s Housing Transformation Through Partnerships and Innovation
A Premier Executive Platform for Africa’s Housing Future The Africa International Housing Show (AIHS) proudly presents the AIHS Housing CEOs Forum, a high-level executive platform bringing together Africa’s most influential…
Abuja Building Collapse: Seven Rescued as Three-Storey Structure Crashes Near Gudu Market
A three-storey residential building under construction collapsed on Saturday in the Durumi area of Abuja, near the popular Gudu Market, triggering a large-scale rescue operation by emergency responders. A photojournalist…
Lagos Raises Land Transaction Fees as New Property Valuation Triggers Up to 300% Increase
Land transaction fees in Lagos State have risen sharply after the state government recalibrated the Fair Market Value (FMV) of properties to reflect current market realities, with experts estimating increases…