Humanitarian Group Launches Emergency Health Tent in Makoko After Demolition
A humanitarian organisation, Mater Africa, has established an emergency medical tent in Makoko, Lagos, to provide urgent healthcare and social support services to residents following recent demolitions in the riverine…
EFCC Warns Real Estate Managers Against Money Laundering in Nigerian Property Sector
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has issued a stern warning to real estate managers and property professionals across Nigeria, cautioning them against facilitating money laundering through property…
Makoko, Shogunle Demolition Halted: Lagos Assembly Sets Two-Week Reconciliation Timeline
The Lagos State House of Assembly has officially halted demolitions in Makoko and Shogunle, directing a structured two-week reconciliation process to address issues arising from previous clearance operations. The…
2027 Elections: Presidential Poll Set for January 16, Governorship February 6
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially fixed Saturday, January 16, 2027, for Nigeria’s Presidential and National Assembly elections, while Governorship and State Houses of Assembly polls will hold…
Lagos Demolishes Ajao Estate Canal Shanties, KAI Evicts Illegal Occupants
The Lagos Environmental Sanitation Corps (LAGESC), popularly known as Kick Against Indiscipline (KAI), has demolished shanties and evicted illegal occupants along the Ajao Estate section of the Mass Burial Canal…
13 Nigerian Banks Face Uncertainty as CBN Sets March 31 Recapitalisation Deadline
Thirteen Nigerian banks are facing mounting pressure as the March 31, 2026 recapitalisation deadline set by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) draws closer, with only weeks left to meet…
FG, UN-Habitat Deepen Ties on Affordable Housing, Climate-Smart Cities
The Federal Government has strengthened its collaboration with UN-Habitat to accelerate affordable housing delivery and promote the development of resilient, inclusive, and climate-smart cities across Nigeria. Minister of Housing…
Bag of Cement Hits ₦11,000 as Price Hikes Spread Nationwide
Consumers and construction stakeholders across Nigeria are grappling with fresh increases in cement prices, with a 50kg bag now selling between ₦10,500 and ₦11,000 in most states, and as high…
Saudi Introduces Tough New Fines for Hiring Foreign Workers Without Permits
Saudi Arabia has introduced stricter labour regulations, including a SR10,000 ($2,666) fine for employers who hire foreign workers without valid work permits, as part of broader reforms aimed at tightening…
FG Inaugurates CREDICORP Board as Consumer Loans Hit ₦37bn in One Year
The Federal Government has formally inaugurated the board of the Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation following the disbursement of more than ₦37 billion in consumer loans within its first year of…