Industry Leaders Push for Modern, Eco-Friendly Construction in Nigeria
Ksircomfort Construction Limited, a rising star in Nigeria’s construction and real estate sector, has urged the adoption of sustainable materials and greener building practices, noting that such methods significantly reduce…
Lagos State Develops New Towns to Ease Urban Congestion
The Lagos State government has confirmed that developing new towns is now a necessary response to mounting population pressure, limited land, and overstretched infrastructure. Dr. Oluyinka Olumide, Commissioner for Physical…
Rising Costs Worsen Nigeria’s Urban Housing Deficit
Nigeria’s urban housing sector continued to face mounting pressures in 2025, as rising construction costs, inflation, and high mortgage rates exacerbated an already severe housing deficit. Major cities such as…
NITP Calls for Full Planning Law Implementation in Abia
The Nigerian Institute of Town Planners (NITP) has called on the Abia State government to fully implement the Nigerian Urban and Regional Planning Law by establishing the State Urban and…
U.S. Housing Market to Ease in 2026, but Affordability Still a Challenge for Gen Z and Young Families
Homebuyers in the United States may see some relief in 2026 as price normalization and rising home sales ease pressure on the housing market, according to a new report by…
Canada Failed First Nations on Water, Housing — Court Rules
A federal judge in Canada has ruled that the federal government failed its constitutional and legal obligations to provide safe drinking water and adequate housing to several First Nations communities,…
Indonesia’s Housing Ministry Fast-Tracks Aceh Flood Recovery to Prevent Delays in Reconstruction
The Ministry of Housing and Settlement Areas (PKP) has begun expediting plans to restore homes and public facilities damaged by the severe flooding in Aceh, ensuring rehabilitation will proceed immediately…
Soldiers Announce Attempted Coup in Benin, Declare President Patrice Talon Removed from Office
Benin slipped into uncertainty on Sunday after a group of soldiers announced on state television that they had removed President Patrice Talon from office in what authorities described as an…
Kenya Overtakes Nigeria, Emerges Africa’s Best-Performing Private Sector Economy
.....New S&P Global data shows Kenya posted the strongest private-sector expansion in Africa, driven by higher demand, easing inflation, and rising business confidence. Kenya has surpassed Nigeria to become Africa’s…
CBN Urged to Scrap Outdated Bank Reference Requirement for Current Accounts
Stakeholders in Nigeria’s financial sector are calling on the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to abolish the long-standing bank reference requirement for opening current accounts, describing it as outdated and…