Africa’s New MDB Expands Focus on Housing Development
Africa’s new MDB expands focus on housing development as the institution positions itself to support affordable housing delivery and infrastructure investment across the continent. The newly established multilateral development bank…
Nigeria Housing Deficit Tops 20 Million Units
Nigeria housing deficit tops 20 million units, raising fresh concerns among industry stakeholders who say stronger government intervention is needed to improve housing delivery and expand access to affordable homes…
Fraudsters Rake in ₦134bn From Banks, Customers – CBN
Fraudsters rake in ₦134bn from banks customers CBN data has revealed, exposing the scale of financial losses suffered across Nigeria's banking and payments sector over a six-year period. According to…
Nigerian Marketers Import Dangote Fuel Via Lome Hub
Nigerian marketers import Dangote fuel via Lome hub as regional fuel trading patterns continue to evolve across West Africa. Industry experts revealed that a growing volume of refined petroleum products…
Polaris Bank Debunks Reports of 34 Deaths in Lagos Branch Fire
Polaris Bank debunks reports of 34 deaths in Lagos branch fire, describing the claims as false and misleading. The bank issued a statement addressing reports circulating on social media and…
Court Grants Citygate Foreclosure Order Over ₦150m Loan Default
The Lagos State High Court sitting in Ikeja has granted a foreclosure order in favour of Citygate Global Investment Limited, authorising the financial services firm to take possession of and…
Construction Advances on Wuye Hospital Land Despite Residents’ Opposition
Construction work is progressing on a residential estate being developed on land originally designated for a public hospital in Abuja’s Wuye District, despite sustained opposition from residents, urban planning experts…
UAE bans children under 15 from using social media
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced a social media ban for children under 15, becoming one of several countries introducing age restrictions on social media use. The decision was…
How bandits forced me to bury my children – Victim
A kidnap victim simply identified as Aisha has recounted the harrowing ordeal of being forced by bandits in Zamfara State to bury her children who died in captivity. Zamfara, Katsina…
FCT: Even with tinted Permit, you may be arrested, Police…
Motorists with tinted vehicles in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) risk arrest and prosecution regardless of whether they possess permits, the Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, Ahmed Sanusi, has warned.…