Nigeria Lags Behind Global Sanitation Goals, Losing $3 Billion Annually
In a recent announcement on Tuesday, the Federal Government revealed that Nigeria is currently falling short of the global Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) sanitation target. The country is unfortunately among…
EFCC Chair: Religious Body Laundering Money for Terrorists
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has revealed that the anti-graft agency uncovered how a religious sect in Nigeria was laundering money for terrorists.…
Kidnappers Demand N100 Million Ransom for Nine School Children and Staff Abducted in Ekiti
In a distressing incident, kidnappers have demanded a hefty N100 million ransom for the release of five pupils and four staff members abducted from Apostolic Faith Group of Schools in…
Gombe State Government Compensates 343 Property Owners Affected by Erosion Control Project
In a significant development, Gombe State Governor Inuwa Yahaya distributed compensation checks on Tuesday to 343 property owners affected by the ongoing erosion control project across various communities in the…
Kenya-National Assembly’s Finance and Housing Committees Conclude Public Input on Affordable Housing Bill
The joint committees of Finance and Housing in the National Assembly have wrapped up their public engagement phase regarding the contentious Affordable Housing Bill, 2023. Their 12th and final public…
Lagos State Government Issues Final 30-Days Warning to Revert Illegally Converted Residential Buildings
The Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA), led by General Manager Gbolahan Oki, issued a final 30-day notice on Tuesday to owners and occupants of residential structures unlawfully transformed into…
Naira falls to record low of N1,482.57/$1 at the official market
Naira continued its free fall on Tuesday, sinking to a record low of N1,482.57 per dollar following strong demand on the official market, also known as NAFEM. The plunge was despite…
Seoul Unveils Affordable Housing Initiative
The Seoul Metropolitan Government revealed its initiative on Tuesday, aiming to provide economical housing options for residents aged 65 and older. These residences, located near subway stations and medical facilities,…
Central Bank of Nigeria Successfully Clears Foreign Exchange Debt for Airlines
In a significant development, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has officially fulfilled its commitment to settle the entire outstanding foreign exchange (FX) owed to foreign airlines operating in the…
Here are African countries with the lowest cost of living in 2024
While considered low-cost by their index, several African countries face a Cost of Living lower than the Index of 120, equivalent to roughly 20% more than New York City, excluding…