NERC: Over 20% of Band A Consumers Lack Prepaid Meters, Face Estimated Billing
One week into the new electricity tariff regime, the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has revealed that over 20 percent of consumers categorized as Band A do not have prepaid…
Lagos State to Compensate Only Approved Properties in Coastal Road Demolition
Dr. Olumide Oluyinka, the Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development in Lagos State, has announced that only properties with planning approvals will be compensated for demolition in the construction…
Nigeria’s Minister of Housing, Arc. Ahmed Dangiwa, Championing Renewed Hope Agenda on Housing, Reforms, and Reactivation of Abandoned Projects
In a concerted effort to address Nigeria's housing deficit and revitalize the housing sector, Nigeria's Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc. Ahmed Dangiwa, is leading a push for housing…
Nigeria Police Force Apprehends Suspect with $100,000 Counterfeit Currency In Abuja
The Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Center (NPF-NCCC) has achieved a major milestone in the battle against cybercrime with the arrest of Muhammed Zenabdin “M” on charges of criminal conspiracy…
Home Buying Mistakes You Should Avoid
Buying a home is a big decision, and there are many factors to consider. Here are some common mistakes that homebuyers should try to avoid: READ ALSO: Increase Your Mortgage…
Lagos Residents Protest Demolition Plans for Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road Project
Residents of Okun-Ajah community in Lagos State took to the streets in protest on Monday over the proposed demolition of their properties for the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road project. Approximately 100…
Unlocking Nigeria’s Economic Potential: Dealing with Dead Capital
As Nigeria grapples with economic slowdown, there's a pressing need to address the issue of dead capital to stimulate growth. Dead capital, which includes underutilized infrastructure, unproductive land, and abandoned…
Construction Worker Gets Life Imprisonment for Defiling Neighbour’s 10-Year-Old Daughter
Taiye Agboola, a construction worker, has been sentenced to life imprisonment by the Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court for defiling his neighbour’s 10-year-old daughter. The court, presided over…
Iraq Accelerates Mortgage Lending, Cuts Interest Rates to Tackle Housing Crisis
In a significant move to tackle Iraq's housing crisis, the government has agreed to boost mortgage lending and lower interest rates, announced a parliamentary committee on Monday. According to Committee…
Sultan Declares Eid-el-Fitr for Wednesday as New Moon Remains Unseen
In a significant announcement, the Sultan of Sokoto, Sa’ad Abubakar, has officially declared Wednesday, April 10, as the day of Eid-el-Fitr. This decision comes after the National Moon Sighting Committees…