EcoCrete: Lafarge Africa Unveils Groundbreaking Low-Carbon Concrete for Greener Construction
Lafarge Africa Plc has unveiled EcoCrete, a new Ready-mix concrete designed to reduce carbon emissions and promote greener construction practices in Nigeria. The innovative product is said to lower carbon…
Police Arrest Painter Over Kidnap of Client’s 7-Year-Old Son
Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have apprehended a 32-year-old painter, Chigozie Clement, for allegedly masterminding the kidnap of his client’s seven-year-old son in the Alapere area of Ketu.…
Arewa Forum Decries Demolition of Alaba Rago Market, Seeks Government Intervention
The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has voiced concern over the recent demolition of Alaba Rago Market in Lagos, describing the move as a major blow to livelihoods and economic activity…
Presidential Aide Urges End to VIP Police Escorts, Calls for Private Security Reform
Nigeria must put an end to the use of police officers as escorts for Very Important Personalities (VIPs), says Hadiza Bala-Usman, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Policy and…
Dangiwa Tours Lekki Free Trade Zone, Moves to Establish Building Materials Hub to Boost Housing Affordability
A major step toward lowering the cost of housing construction in Nigeria is underway, as plans have been finalized to establish a dedicated building materials hub within the Lekki Free…
Passport Fees in Nigeria Set to Double from September 1
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has announced a significant increase in the cost of obtaining an international passport, with the new rates scheduled to take effect from September 1, 2025.…
Revived Nigergas Plant Set to Boost Jobs, Healthcare and Industry in Enugu
After more than three decades of dormancy, the Nigergas Company Limited in Emene has been brought back to life through a major rehabilitation and upgrade spearheaded by the Enugu State…
FG Reconstitutes National Building Code Advisory Committee to Curb Building Collapses
By Ameh Gabriel The Federal Government has reconstituted the National Building Code Advisory Committee (NBCAC), reaffirming its commitment to tackling the rising menace of building collapses and ensuring safety,…
Cross River Governor Moves to End Biakpan–Etono Land Conflict
Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State has vowed to take decisive action to end the long-running clashes between the people of Biakpan in Biase Local Government Area and their…
Housing Developers Association Seeks Stronger Partnerships to Tackle Nigeria’s Deficit
The Low-Cost Housing Developers Association of Nigeria (LCHDA) has reaffirmed its commitment to reducing the country’s housing deficit through the creation of affordable, sustainable, and accessible homes. Speaking in Benin…