Ruto’s reaction to legal setback for housing levy
In a sharp reaction to a Court of Appeal ruling that halted the collection of a levy intended to fund his flagship housing project, Kenya's President William Ruto expressed his…
Water Scarcity Plagues Tunga Maje Community in Abuja, Forcing Residents to Rely on Water Vendors
The scarcity of potable water, a fundamental human necessity, remains a significant challenge for Tunga Maje, leading residents to endure long queues while patronizing water vendors as their only viable…
Supreme Court Upholds Contempt of Court Ruling Against Former BPE Director General, Imposes N10m Fine
In a recent development, the Supreme Court has upheld the lower courts' decisions that led to the imprisonment of Alexander Okoh, the immediate-past Director General of the Bureau of Public…
JUST IN: Abductors demand N200m for release of Lagos PDP chairman, others
Abductors have made a demand of N200 million ransom for the release of chairman, Lagos State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Philip Aivoji, The Nation has learnt. The…
Oba Abdul-Rasaki Famuyiwa Praises Lafarge’s Enormous Contribution to The Community
In commemoration of its 2023 Community Day Celebration, Lafarge Africa Plc., a leading building and innovative solutions company, has initiated several Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) projects across its host communities…
Order for registration of new body to rival NBA, victory for lawyers – Gadzama, SAN
A Senior Advocate of Nigeria, SAN, Chief Joe Gadzama, has thrown his weight behind the establishment of a new umbrella body for lawyers in the country other than the Nigerian…
Kenya housing levy: Blow to William Ruto as court blocks tax
A Kenyan court has dealt a blow to the government, rejecting its appeal against a temporary block on a controversial housing tax. In November, the High Court found that the 1.5%…
African countries with the most expensive housing markets in 2024
Many African countries are experiencing economic booms and rapid urbanization. It's a straightforward economic equation that as the population expands, so does the demand for housing, influencing property prices. However,…
Supreme Court Affirms Five-Year Jail Term for Ex-Rep Farouk Lawan Over Bribery Conviction
In a significant legal development, the Supreme Court has upheld the five-year prison sentence handed to former House of Representatives member, Farouk Lawan. The Court of Appeal's 2022 judgment, which…
Naira Hits Record-Low at N1,410/US$ in Parallel Market
Nigeria's currency (naira) plummeted to an all-time low of N1,416 per dollar in the parallel market, reflecting a 15.19% year-on-year depreciation from N1,200 at the beginning of the month. The…