Why Nigeria still suffers poor quality roads — NHITE, NBRRI
Despite efforts to improve infrastructure, the Nigerian Highway Institution and Transportation Engineers (NHITE) and the Nigerian Building and Road Research Institute (NBRRI) have shed light on why the country continues…
Affordable housing beyond reach in all Australia’s eastern capitals, data shows
Affordable housing is now beyond reach in all Australia’s eastern capitals, according to new analysis released by the Greens, with the average annual salary needed to buy a home without…
Lagos State Government Clears Illegal Structures in Jakande Estate and Maiyegun, Lekki
The Lagos State Government has initiated the clearance of illegal structures and shanties around Jakande Estate and Maiyegun in Lekki. This enforcement operation, announced by Commissioner for the Environment and…
Federal Government Initiates National Land Transportation Policy to Revolutionize Sector
The Federal Government has embarked on developing a National Land Transportation Policy (NLTP) aimed at transforming the nation’s land transport sector, which currently faces various inefficiencies. Minister of Transportation, Senator…
FG to provide student hostels in 36 tertiary institutions
The Federal Government said it would provide student hostels in 36 tertiary institutions across the country. This is even as the government has indicated its willingness to construct more hostels…
FG Reveals Names Of Terrorism Financiers
The Nigerian Sanctions Committee on Monday revealed the identities of nine specific individuals and six entities that have been recommended for sanction following their involvement in terrorism financing. The nine…
It Won’t Work ‘- Nigerians Reject Senator Ned Nwoko’s Bill On Monthly Rent Payment
Recently, the senator representing Delta North, Ned Nwoko, announced he will be initiating a Bill, titled: One-Month Rent Limitation and Landlord Registry Act, to allow tenants pay their rents monthly…
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…