Abuja Building Collapse: Wike Orders Arrest of Owner Over Illegal Construction
The collapse of a two-storey building under construction in the Jikwoyi area of Abuja has once again brought the issue of unregulated developments in the Federal Capital Territory into…
Rainstorm Damages Abuja Bus Terminal Months After Commissioning, Triggers Traffic Chaos
A heavy rainstorm on Tuesday has damaged sections of the Kugbo Bus Terminal in Abuja, causing debris to spill onto the busy Nyanya–Keffi Expressway and triggering severe traffic congestion…
Experts Urge Nigeria to Adopt Modular Construction to Tackle Housing Crisis
Nigeria’s persistent housing shortage may require a fundamental shift in construction methods, as experts point to Europe’s growing adoption of modular building systems as a viable solution to bridge the…
Nigeria’s Continued Borrowing Not a Weakness, Says Budget Office Amid Fiscal Pressure
Nigeria’s continued reliance on borrowing to fund its national budget has been defended by the Budget Office of the Federation, which insists that the strategy reflects global fiscal practice rather…
Nigeria Tops Africa in Food Waste Despite Widespread Hunger
Nigeria wastes an estimated 38 million tonnes of food annually, the highest on the African continent, even as over 34 million citizens are projected to face severe hunger between June…
NIQS, Duke Push for Cost Control Units in MDAs to Curb Rising Project Costs
The rising cost of public projects in Nigeria has come under renewed scrutiny as industry experts and policymakers call for institutional reforms to strengthen cost control mechanisms across government agencies.…
Housing Corporations Decry Tough Financing Conditions, Seek Reforms to Bridge Nigeria’s Housing Gap
Housing corporations across Nigeria have raised fresh concerns over stringent financing conditions imposed by lenders, warning that restrictive requirements are undermining efforts to deliver affordable housing to millions of…
Infrastructure Holds Key to Solving Nigeria’s Housing Crisis — Experts
Housing has remained one of the most pressing development challenges in Nigeria, with experts increasingly pointing to infrastructure deficits as the major constraint limiting supply, affordability, and sustainable urban growth…
England Doctors Embark on 15th Strike in Three Years Over Pay Dispute
Doctors in England have embarked on their 15th strike in just over three years, escalating a prolonged dispute with the government over pay, working conditions, and job security. The latest…
Lagos Rent Hits N26.8m Yearly, Ranks Fourth in Africa — Report
Nigeria has emerged as one of Africa’s most expensive rental markets, with Lagos ranking fourth as rising housing costs continue to place significant financial pressure on urban residents. A report…