Global Affordable Housing Shortages Can Harm Migrant Reception and Integration
Lack of affordable housing worldwide is becoming a global crisis. An estimated 1.6 billion people—one-fifth of humanity—lack access to adequate housing and basic services, according to the UN special rapporteur…
UK Spending Watchdog Warns On Govt Migrant Housing Costs
The United Kingdom government’s controversial use of former military bases and a barge to house asylum seekers is set to cost more than continuing to use hotels, a public-spending watchdog…
Senate Passes Student Loan Act 2024
The Nigerian Senate has officially passed the Student Loans Access to Higher Education) Act (Repeal and Re-Enactment) Bill for the year 2024. This decision by the Senate follows a thorough…
Court of Appeal Dismisses Ex-Husband’s Bid for Joint Ownership of Abuja Property with Nigeria’s Former Envoy
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has dismissed an appeal brought by Jude Chidiebere, the former husband of Nigeria’s envoy to Argentina, Chikerenwa Cordelia Anyatonwu, regarding joint ownership of a…
Senate confirms Alade AMCON boss
The Senate confirmed Gbenga Alade as the Managing Director of the Assets Management Company of Nigeria ( AMCON) on Tuesday. Announcing this in a statement, the Head of Corporate Communications…
Controversy as Gumi Reveals Security Agents’ Involvement in Bandit Negotiations
Controversy has erupted following revelations by controversial Islamic cleric Ahmad Gumi, who claimed that security agents are actively involved in negotiations with bandits terrorizing Nigeria. Gumi made this statement during…
Meet Chief Fabian Nwaora, a strong pillar of Housing Development in Nigeria
Chief Fabian Nwaora, the esteemed chairman of EFAB Properties Limited, epitomizes the entrepreneurial spirit and dedication to hard work ingrained in Nigerian culture. From his early years, he imbibed values…
HDAN Applauds Government’s Efforts on Cement Price, Urges Action on Soaring Granite and Iron Rods Cost
The Housing Development Advocacy Network (HDAN) has called for urgent action to address the soaring prices of iron rods and granite in the construction sector. Festus Adebayo, the Executive Director…
World Bank Commits $40m Grant to Promoting Climate-Smart Agriculture in Africa
The World Bank has approved $40 million in its quest to advancing Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA) technologies and addressing critical gaps in climate resilience and food security in Africa. Indeed,…
Appointment of New FCT Permanent Secretaries Sparks Controversy Over Seniority and Protocol
There are strong indications that many senior directors in the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) may be on their way out following the appointment of new permanent secretaries by the…