Government Rules Out Immediate Fuel Surcharge Implementation
The Federal Government has moved to calm public concern over reports of a new fuel tax, clarifying that the controversial five per cent surcharge included in Nigeria’s recently consolidated tax…
Sujimoto CEO Quizzed in Abuja Over Alleged ₦5.7bn Contract Diversion
The Chief Executive Officer of Sujimoto Luxury Construction Limited, Sijibomi Ogundele, is under investigation in Abuja over allegations that he diverted ₦5.7 billion released by the Enugu State Government for…
Stolen SUVs Recovered as Three Nigerians Sentenced in Ghana
A circuit court in Atasemanso, Ashanti Region, has sentenced three Nigerian nationals to lengthy prison terms totaling 96 years for their roles in a series of car thefts within the…
Nigeria Benefits from £19m Funding for Climate-Smart Health and Education Facilities
Nigeria has received a £19 million funding boost to develop climate-resilient health and education facilities across the country. The announcement came during the joint inauguration of 84 upgraded facilities 39…
Economy Expands in Early 2025 with Lagos Driving ₦14.85trn Output
At ₦14.85 trillion, Nigeria’s first-quarter GDP in 2025 showed a real growth rate of 1.75 per cent, with Lagos remaining the principal driver of output. The figure reflects a slowdown…
New Housing Estate Planned in Ibusa as Delta Partners with FMBN
A new housing estate is set to rise in Ibusa, Oshimili North Local Government Area, following the allocation of 10.1 hectares of land by the Delta State Government to the…
Budget Realignment: Sokoto Moves ₦38.8bn to Boost Implementation Efficiency
Seeking to sharpen fiscal performance and meet pressing needs, the Sokoto State Executive Council has approved the reallocation of ₦38.8 billion within the 2025 budget. The adjustment, officials say, will…
FESTAC Estate Set for Major Renewal as FHA Unveils First Projects
Major rehabilitation works have commenced in FESTAC Town, marking the start of a broad regeneration drive to restore one of Lagos’s most iconic estates. The first phase covers the reconstruction…
Africa’s Construction Market Set for $300 Billion Growth as Nigeria Dominates
Africa’s skylines are rising fast. From highways to power plants, ports to housing estates, a wave of construction is sweeping the continent, fuelled by rapid urbanisation, industrial growth, and a…
Lagos Government Faces Criticism for Forced Evictions in Oworoshoki
Over 30,000 people in Oworoshoki, Lagos, have been left homeless following a wave of violent demolitions carried out by state authorities. Families lost homes, businesses, and community spaces in demolitions…