Court Jails A’Ibom Poly Lecturer, Accomplice Over ₦50m Extortion
The High Court of Akwa Ibom State sitting in Ikot Ekpene has sentenced a lecturer at Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic, Abel Udo Jacob, and his accomplice, Innocent Ntokon, to prison…
Reps Back Proposal for Nigeria’s First Green, Climate Finance Bank
The House of Representatives has endorsed a proposal to establish Nigeria’s first dedicated Green and Climate Finance Bank, describing the initiative as critical to unlocking the country’s estimated $104…
Only 2% of Nigerian Buildings Accessible to Persons with Disabilities
Despite the passage of the Discrimination Against Persons with Disabilities Act and the transition period ending over five years ago, accessibility remains a major challenge in Nigeria. Chris Agbo, Chairman…
Security alert: Americans urged to remain indoors in Nigeria’s capital
The United States government has issued a security alert advising American citizens in Abuja to remain indoors amid concerns over possible protests in Nigeria’s capital. The advisory was released on…
Cement Giants Post N6.55tn Revenue in 2025 Despite Widening Housing Gap
Nigeria’s three largest cement manufacturers generated a combined N6.55 trillion in revenue in the 2025 financial year, underscoring strong demand for building materials even as the country and wider Sub-Saharan…
AG Mortgage, Cutstruct Launch Delivery-Linked Housing Finance Model
AG Mortgage Bank Plc, in collaboration with Cutstruct Technologies Limited, has introduced a delivery-linked housing finance initiative designed to address persistent funding challenges in Nigeria’s real estate sector. The initiative…
World Bank Warns Nigeria, Developing Nations of Looming Youth Jobs Crisis
The World Bank Group has cautioned that Nigeria and other developing economies could face a severe employment crisis in the coming years as millions of young people prepare to enter…
Sit-at-Home: Anambra Government Slashes Workers’ Salaries Over Monday Absenteeism
The Anambra State Government has enforced salary deductions for civil servants who failed to report to duty on Mondays, following through on its earlier warning against compliance with the…
Demolition Dispute Deepens as Court Approves Contempt Notice Against Wike
An Abuja High Court has granted permission for notices of committal proceedings to be served on the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, following allegations that a…
Protest Erupts in Ondo as Youths Block Highway
Hundreds of youths in Ogbese community, Akure North Local Government Area of Ondo State, staged a protest on Tuesday following the alleged killing of a farmer by suspected herdsmen. The…