South Africa’s Housing Delivery Under Threat as R20.6bn Budget Cut Sparks Concerns
South Africa’s Minister of Human Settlements, Thembisile Simelane, has warned that significant budget cuts could undermine the government’s ability to meet housing delivery targets and address the country’s growing housing…
10 Years After FCT Grazing Reserve Allocation, Communities Allege Land Grabbing, Unpaid Compensation
Ten years after the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) designated 9,000 hectares of land in Kawu, Bwari Area Council, for a grazing reserve, affected communities have accused authorities of failing…
Homeowners Petition Wike Over Alleged Threats, Extortion at Abuja’s Dr Sam Nujoma Estate
Homeowners at Dr Sam Nujoma Estate in the Galadimawa area of Abuja have appealed to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, to intervene in what they…
Wike Announces 31-Day Project Commissioning Marathon Across Abuja
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has announced that the FCT Administration will embark on a 31-day project commissioning programme across Abuja to commemorate President Bola Tinubu’s…
Housing Minister Threatens Sanctions Over Delays in Katsina Renewed Hope Cities Project
The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Muttaqha Rabe Darma, has expressed dissatisfaction with the slow pace of work on the Renewed Hope Cities housing project in Katsina State, warning…
Nigeria’s Housing Deficit Could Reach 28 Million Units, Lagos Government Warns
The Lagos State Government has raised concerns over Nigeria’s worsening housing crisis, warning that the country’s housing deficit could climb to nearly 28 million units if current intervention efforts are…
Erosion Cuts Off Oji–Awgu Federal Highway, Stranding Communities in Enugu
Vehicular movement has been brought to a standstill after severe erosion cut off a section of the Oji–Awgu Federal Highway, a major road linking several communities in Oji River and…
Solar Energy Adoption in Nigeria: The Hidden Health Risks of Tubular Batteries
The adoption of solar energy as an alternative power source is growing rapidly across Nigeria. With persistent electricity challenges and rising energy costs, more households and businesses are turning to…
Africa’s $400Bn Negative Capital Extraction
By: Dr. Abel Owotemu Africa stands at a crossroads: home to the world’s youngest population, immense natural wealth, and vibrant entrepreneurial energy—yet burdened by repeated failures of collective action. Against…
Lagos Generated N80bn From Building Approval Applications in 2025 – Commissioner
The Lagos State Government generated approximately N80 billion from building approval applications in 2025, according to the Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Dr. Oluyinka Olumide. Olumide made the…