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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

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

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

In a significant move to empower landowners and boost property value, the Ogun State Government has announced the distribution of 5,000 Certificates of Occupancy (C of O) to beneficiaries. This initiative, scheduled for Friday, underscores the state's commitment to fostering a vibrant real estate market and enhancing the livelihoods of its citizens.

Ogun State Unlocks Real Estate Potential with 5,000 Certificates of Occupancy

In a significant move to empower landowners and boost property value, the…

housingtv November 29, 2023

FRC chairman, Muruako

Nigerians will soon begin to see results in Housing sector – FRC chairman, Muruako

The chairman of the Fiscal Responsibility Commision, Victor Muruako has told Nigerians…

housingtv November 28, 2023

The Federal Government, through the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, will be spending N4.1bn in the 2024 budget to upgrade slums in 24 locations across 18 states.

Dangiwa Reiterates Commitment to Fiscal Responsibility, Judicious Use of Resources in Housing Delivery

Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa has reiterated…

housingtv November 28, 2023