House of Representatives to Investigate N15 Trillion Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway Project
The House of Representatives has announced plans to probe the ongoing N15 trillion Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project. This decision came after the House resolved to set up an ad-hoc committee…
Invictus Games: Prince Harry, Meghan Markle Arrive In Nigeria (Trip’s Details)
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have arrived in Nigeria for their 72-hour tour to promote the Invictus Games. They arrived on Friday after boarding the British Airways overnight flight to…
Experts Decry Challenges, Harp For Pragmatic Solutions to Realize Affordable Housing
Experts in the Housing Industry have called for Pragmatic Solutions to tackle the Myriads of Challenges facing the Industry in Nigeria. This is owing to the fact that hopes for…
Gwarzo Inaugurates Committee for Karsana Estate and City Projects
The Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development, Abdullahi Tijjani Muhammad Gwarzo has inaugurated a steering committee for the execution of the 3, 112 Karsana Estate and City projects…
NEMA Distributes Food Aid as Niger State Unveils Housing Plans for Displaced Residents
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has distributed food aid in Niger State, coinciding with the state government's announcement of plans to construct 100,000 homes for displaced residents affected by…
Lagos Govt Woos Property Owners with 40% Discount on Building Permit
The Lagos State Government has offered a discount and amnesty programme to encourage property owners to get the necessary permits and comply with building regulations. The News Agency of Nigeria…
Microsoft Shuts Down Nigeria’s Africa Dev’t Centre, Lays Off Workers
Microsoft, the American tech giant, has reportedly shut down its Africa Development Centre (ADC) in Lagos, Nigeria, and laid off all its workers at the facility. The ADC was part…
Lagos State Affirms Lekki Corridor Zoned for Agriculture, Not Housing Development
The Lagos State government has stated that the Lekki corridor, initially zoned for agriculture, has been encroached upon by housing development. Commissioner for Agriculture, Abisola Olusanya, revealed this during the…
CBN Imposes 0.5% Cybersecurity Levy on Electronic Transfers
In a bid to enhance cybersecurity in Nigeria's financial sector, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has directed banks to commence a 0.5 percent levy on electronic transfers within the…
House Committee Reports: Cement Prices in Nigeria 69% Higher than in India
The House of Representatives Joint Committee investigating the surge in cement prices in Nigeria has expressed dismay at the high cost of the commodity compared to other African countries. Following…
