CBN forecasts 4.49% GDP growth for Nigeria in 2026

Nigeria’s economy is expected to grow by 4.49 per cent in 2026, driven by sustained reform momentum, stronger private sector investment and improving macroeconomic conditions, according to the Central Bank

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FCTA Probes Officials Over Disappearance of Abuja Green Areas

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has launched investigations into some of its officials over allegations of complicity in the encroachment and conversion of green areas across Abuja, in violation

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Nigeria Not at War, FG Assures Investors After Sokoto Security Operation

The Federal Government has moved to calm investor concerns following a recent joint security operation involving Nigerian and United States forces, insisting that the country is not at war and

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Kwara Abduction: Kidnappers Demand ₦500m Ransom for Road Workers

Kidnappers holding five road construction workers abducted in Kwara State have demanded a ransom of ₦500 million for their release, relatives of the victims have disclosed. The workers, including two

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Homes Lost, Promises Questioned in Lagos Urban Drive

For thousands of Lagos residents, urban renewal has ceased to sound like development and has instead become synonymous with sudden loss. In neighbourhoods such as Oworonshoki, the arrival of bulldozers

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Two Foreigners Die in Ogun Crash Involving Anthony Joshua

The Ogun State Government has confirmed that two people who lost their lives in the road accident involving world heavyweight boxing champion, Anthony Joshua, were foreign nationals. The accident occurred

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Engineers, LSDPC Break Ground on Modern Housing Project to Ease Lagos Deficit

In a bid to tackle Lagos’ chronic housing shortage, the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), in partnership with the Lagos State Development and Property Corporation (LSDPC) and Locke Homes Limited,

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Homeownership Out of Reach: Nigeria’s Credit and Pension Trap

As Nigeria steps into 2026, millions of citizens continue to grapple with a housing reality that feels increasingly unattainable. For most working Nigerians, the dream of owning a home remains

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Tensions Rise in Abuja Estate as Homeowners Challenge Developer Practices

Tensions are mounting at Blue Fountain Estate in Karsana, Abuja, as residents have openly challenged the estate developer, Blue Fountain Properties Limited (BFPL), an affiliate of EFAB Properties Limited, over

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Nigeria’s Property Market: Big Numbers, Bigger Struggles

Nigeria’s real estate sector closed 2025 on a paradoxical note—posting impressive economic figures while millions of citizens remain locked out of home ownership. Fresh data shows a market expanding in

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