U.S. Housing Market to Ease in 2026, but Affordability Still a Challenge for Gen Z and Young Families
Homebuyers in the United States may see some relief in 2026 as price normalization and rising home sales ease pressure on the housing market, according to a new report by…
Canada Failed First Nations on Water, Housing — Court Rules
A federal judge in Canada has ruled that the federal government failed its constitutional and legal obligations to provide safe drinking water and adequate housing to several First Nations communities,…
Indonesia’s Housing Ministry Fast-Tracks Aceh Flood Recovery to Prevent Delays in Reconstruction
The Ministry of Housing and Settlement Areas (PKP) has begun expediting plans to restore homes and public facilities damaged by the severe flooding in Aceh, ensuring rehabilitation will proceed immediately…
Soldiers Announce Attempted Coup in Benin, Declare President Patrice Talon Removed from Office
Benin slipped into uncertainty on Sunday after a group of soldiers announced on state television that they had removed President Patrice Talon from office in what authorities described as an…
Kenya Overtakes Nigeria, Emerges Africa’s Best-Performing Private Sector Economy
.....New S&P Global data shows Kenya posted the strongest private-sector expansion in Africa, driven by higher demand, easing inflation, and rising business confidence. Kenya has surpassed Nigeria to become Africa’s…
CBN Urged to Scrap Outdated Bank Reference Requirement for Current Accounts
Stakeholders in Nigeria’s financial sector are calling on the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to abolish the long-standing bank reference requirement for opening current accounts, describing it as outdated and…
Troops Rescue 14 Kidnapped Victims After Fierce Shootout in Orokam Forest
Troops of Operation Udo Ka, working under Sector One of the Nigerian Army’s Joint Task Force, on Friday rescued 14 kidnapped persons during a coordinated operation inside Orokam Forest, a…
Naira Records Mild Depreciation, Closes Week at N1,450.42/$
The Naira ended the week on a slightly weaker note, depreciating by N2.60 against the United States dollar to close at N1,450.42/$ on Friday at the official foreign exchange market.…
HolidayHoliday Travelers Abandon Shortlet Apartments Over Outrageous December Rates
Nigerians preparing for the annual Detty December festivities are making a notable shift this year, abandoning shortlet apartments for hotels as booking prices hit unprecedented highs in major cities. For…
FG to Enforce Full Concrete Road Policy From 2026, Says Works Minister Umahi
The Federal Government will adopt a full concrete pavement policy for all new federal road projects beginning in 2026, the Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, has announced. Umahi made…