Tag: FCT

Governor Sanwo-Olu's vision, according to Pedro, is to leverage the justice system to drive economic activities and investments in Lagos. He cited existing legal frameworks such as the Administration of Criminal Justice Law and recent reviews of civil procedure laws as part of the state's commitment to this vision.

Lagos targets 60 days for landlord-tenant dispute resolution

In a bid to ensure the expeditious dispensation of justice, the Lagos…

housingtv December 11, 2023

Experts across the Housing sector have continued to issue a rallying cry for new innovations to solve the impending housing deficit in Nigeria. Incremental housing is seen as one of such drivers to affordable housing and a boost to further bridge the Housing deficit gap. This was one of the focal points during deliberations at the just concluded REALL Discussion and special Networking event held in the Abuja with the Theme: End user Finance for Affordable Housing in Abuja.

REALL Networking Event: A new course for End user Finance in Affordable Housing

By Ebenezer Anukam Experts across the Housing sector have continued to issue…

housingtv December 6, 2023

The presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the February 2023 election, Peter Obi, has faulted the N15 billion allocation for the Vice-President’s residence.

Obi faults N15bn FCT allocation for VP’s residence

The presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the February 2023 election,…

housingtv December 5, 2023

The newly elected president of the Nigerian Institute of Architects (NIA), Mrs. Mobolaji Adeola Adeniyi, has called on the government at all levels to patronize only registered architects in an effort to curb the growing cases of building collapse in the country.

NIA President Calls for Professional Engagement to Prevent Building Collapse

The newly elected president of the Nigerian Institute of Architects (NIA), Mrs.…

housingtv December 4, 2023

The Socio-economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, to utilize his position in rejecting the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nysom Wike's proposal to spend N15 billion on constructing a residence for Vice President Kashim Shettima.

SERAP: N15 Billion for Vice President’s Residence is Unconstitutional and Wasteful

The Socio-economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on the Senate…

housingtv December 4, 2023

Nyesom Wike, governor of Rivers State (2015-2023) left no one in doubt that he had enormous capacity for project development. No other governor in the history of Nigeria ever evolved his type of schedule for the daily commissioning of projects for several months without stop. His penchant for saying things as they are, no matter who is hurt, may have earned him several political enemies but no one disputes his well-deserved award of ‘Mr Project’ first bestowed on him by former vice president Yemi Osinbajo.

Nigeria’s gale of demolitions: The missing point

By Tonnie Iredia Nyesom Wike, governor of Rivers State (2015-2023) left no…

housingtv December 3, 2023

Lagos State authorities have defended the ongoing demolition of structures in unauthorized areas within the state, asserting that the actions are in accordance with established legal principles. The statement comes in response to calls from Ohanaeze Ndigbo urging the suspension of the demolitions in light of received complaints.

Ohanaeze Calls for Relief as Lagos Demolitions Continue

Lagos State authorities have defended the ongoing demolition of structures in unauthorized…

housingtv December 1, 2023

Despite economic crisis, Wike proposes N15bn for VP’s new residence

Despite economic crisis, Wike proposes N15bn for VP’s new residence

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) is planning to spend N15 billion…

housingtv December 1, 2023

Preparations are in top gear as the Mortgage Banking Association Of Nigeria (MBAN) Is set to hold the 2oth Edition of its Chief Executive Officers (CEOs’) Retreat in Abuja with the theme: ‘ Advancing Sustainable & Affordable Housing in Nigeria: Navigating macro-economic, legislative & Policy Frontiers’.

Mortgage Banking Association Of Nigeria (MBAN) Set to hold 20th Edition of CEOs’ Retreat

Preparations are in top gear as the Mortgage Banking Association Of Nigeria…

housingtv November 29, 2023

In a landmark ruling that could have far-reaching implications for Kenya's tax regime, the High Court has declared unconstitutional a 1.5% levy intended to fund affordable housing. The court's decision has been widely hailed as a victory for taxpayers and workers, who have raised concerns about the burden of the levy. However, the government has vowed to appeal the ruling, and the decision could open the door to legal challenges against other taxes.

Kenya’s High Court Strikes Down Affordable Housing Levy

In a landmark ruling that could have far-reaching implications for Kenya's tax…

housingtv November 29, 2023