Lagos Cracks Down on Unoccupied Housing Units
The Lagos State Government has taken firm action against unoccupied housing units, revoking allocations for properties left vacant for more than two years. This decisive move aims to address the…
Tanker Explosion Sparks Panic at Otedola Bridge
A massive explosion at the Otedola Bridge section of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway caused panic among motorists on Tuesday evening. The incident, which occurred around 7 p.m., was captured in multiple…
Group to Launch Urban Planning Foundation to Celebrate Nathaniel Atebije’s 70th Birthday
In recognition of his profound contributions to urban planning in Nigeria, a group of esteemed colleagues and associates are set to launch a dedicated Urban Planning Foundation in honor of…
Wike Oversees Demolition of Gishiri Community Structures in Abuja
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, personally led the demolition of structures obstructing a major road project. He stated that affected buildings were illegally constructed on a…
Fire Guts Electronics Shop in Maiduguri’s Monday Market
A fire outbreak on Monday evening destroyed an electronics shop owned by Mohammed Abba Malam, Chairman of the Electronics Sellers Association, at Monday Market, Maiduguri, Borno State. Eyewitnesses reported that…
Court Orders Lagos Govt to Return Land to Taylor Family
A prominent Lagos family, E.J. Alex Kehinde Taylor, has reclaimed ownership of land along Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway after a legal battle. The ownership dispute ended with a binding Consent Judgment by…
House of Reps Urges CBN to Suspend New ATM Charges
The House of Representatives has urged the Central Bank of Nigeria to suspend increased ATM withdrawal charges, citing financial hardships nationwide. Lawmakers expressed concerns that imposing additional ATM fees would…
Women Protest in Akure Over Kidnap of Nine Surveyors
Hundreds of women in Akure, Ondo State, staged a protest against the abduction of nine surveyors at Ilu Abo community. The surveyors were reportedly kidnapped by gunmen while working in…
Canada to Admit Up to 14,000 Foreign Construction Workers Amid Housing Crisis
Canada's immigration department is allocating 6,000 spots for undocumented construction workers and easing apprenticeship rules for foreign workers. At a March 7 press conference in Woodbridge, Ontario, Immigration Minister Marc…
Housing Minister Insists on Quality, Threatens Contract Revocations for Poor Workmanship
The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, has cautioned contractors against project delays and poor construction quality. During his inspection of housing projects in Kano, including Renewed…