Nigeria’s Minister of Housing Elected Chairperson of Shelter Afrique AGM Bureau
Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc Ahmed Musa Dangiwa has emerged as Chairperson of the 42nd Annual General Meeting (AGM) Bureau of Shelter Afrique, Africa's largest housing finance institution.…
How Land Use Act is delaying the process of housing development
image source: The Guardian Nigeria By Taiwo Ajayi The Land Use Act, which was enacted in 1978, has been criticized for posing challenges to housing development in Nigeria. The act…
Housing Minister Initiates Land Use Act Review for Improved Efficiency
Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa, has vowed to work with the National Assembly and relevant stakeholders to in reviewing the Land Use Act to update laws guiding…
Stakeholders express worry as NERC Increases Prepaid Meter Prices
Stakeholders have raised concerns about the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission’s (NERC) decision to increase prices of electricity meters, saying it is unlikely to bridge the over seven million metering gap…
NUC confirms 32 courses for updated Ilesa varsity
The National University Commission (NUC) has granted approval for the University of Ilesa to run 32 courses for the 2023/2024 academic session. The College of Education in Ilesa, Osun state…
5 Survive Ureje River Flood in Ekiti State
Ado-Ekiti—Five persons, on Tuesday, narrowly cheated death on Ureje River in Ado Ekiti, as the river overflowed its bank along Federal Polytechnic Road, Ado Ekiti, wreaking havoc on the surrounding…
Revisiting the land use act for optimal result
An assessment of Nigeria’s modern history, reveals that land administration in Nigeria has gone through major inflection points, pre-colonial, colonial and post-independence. During the pre-colonial period, the land tenure system…
Ekiti State Governor Promises Swift Response to Flood Damage
By Ajayi Taiwo A recent flood in Ado-Ekiti, the capital of Ekiti State, has had a devastating impact on housing in the area. Many homes have been damaged or destroyed,…
25% win in FCT not required to win presidential election – Tribunal
The Presidential Election Petition Court (PEPC) has rested the argument of whether winning 25% in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) was necessary in becoming president of Nigeria. The Justice Tsammani-led…
Housing Finance for Women
Women comprise half the world’s population, but just a small fraction of homeowners globally. While the shortage of affordable housing is a global crisis, women are at a particular disadvantage.…