Ghana Records Further Drop in Inflation; Nigeria Awaits January CPI Figures
Ghana’s inflation rate dropped to 3.8 percent in January 2026, down from 5.4 percent in December 2025, according to figures released by the Ghana Statistical Service on Wednesday. This marks…
Osinbajo Urges Infrastructure-First Strategy for Housing Delivery
Former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo (SAN) has called on governments at all levels to prioritise infrastructure development as the foundation for sustainable and inclusive housing delivery in Nigeria. Osinbajo said…
Naira Rises to N1,455/$ in Parallel Market
The naira appreciated against the United States dollar on Tuesday, strengthening in both the parallel market and the official Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM), according to data from the Central…
Boko Haram, Banditry: US Confirms Deployment of Troops to Nigeria
The United States military has confirmed the deployment of a small team of troops to Nigeria to support efforts against Boko Haram, banditry and other terrorist threats, marking the first…
Lagos Housing Supply Falls Short Despite 34,800 Units in Development Pipeline
Lagos’ residential housing market remains significantly undersupplied despite more than 34,800 housing units currently under development, according to the Lagos Real Estate Development Pipeline Report 2025/2026 released by Estate Intel.…
Makoko Demolition: Lagos Assembly Orders Halt, Pledges Compensation for Victims
The Lagos State House of Assembly has ordered an immediate suspension of the ongoing demolition exercise in Makoko and adjoining waterfront communities, while pledging compensation for residents whose properties have…
We Will Not Reverse Reforms, Tinubu Assures World Bank
President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to Nigeria’s ongoing economic reforms, assuring the World Bank that there will be no reversal despite the initial hardship faced by citizens.…
Why Cement Prices Remain High in Nigeria, According to Agora Policy
.A new report by policy think tank Agora Policy has attributed the persistently high price of cement in Nigeria to weak competition and market concentration within the industry, despite the…
Lagos State Commits $2m to Makoko Water Cities Project Amid Urban Renewal Drive
The Lagos State Government has announced a $2 million commitment to the Makoko Water Cities Project, describing it as a long-term and environmentally sustainable blueprint for regenerating the Makoko…
NLC and TUC Call Off Protest in Abuja, Direct Workers to Return
Labour unions under the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) have suspended their planned protest in Abuja and directed workers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to…