Mr. Femi Oyedele, a seasoned professional in the built environment sector, has highlighted the failure to incorporate research and development (R&D) findings into road and building construction as a major obstacle to achieving affordable housing in Nigeria. Oyedele underscores that this oversight has discouraged further exploration into innovative construction materials and methods. Despite Nigeria’s staggering […]

The Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, has announced that his administration has recently granted over 30,000 Certificates of Occupancy to qualified homeowners and investors. This move aims to stimulate real estate investment in the state. During the inauguration of the Nigerian Institution of Estate Surveyors and Valuers headquarters in Abuja, he made this significant

Festus Adebayo, the Executive Director of Housing Development Advocacy Network (HDAN), has stressed the importance of professionalism, credibility, and discipline within the Real Estate Developers Association of Nigeria (REDAN). Adebayo advised the new executives of REDAN, led by Akintoye Adeoye, to make these qualities a top priority in advancing the association. He assured REDAN of

The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa, has announced a new plan to fight housing fraud alongside the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa This collaboration aims to create a system to spot and address dishonest practices in the housing sector. During the commissioning

The Lagos State Government is teaming up with private companies to tackle building collapses more effectively.  Scene of Building Collapse The collaboration, known as the “Accredited Certifiers Programme,” aims to boost the government’s ability to monitor and enforce building regulations across the state. Dr. Olajide Babatunde, the Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on

The Managing Director of M&E Kaiser Limited, Jamila Faniyi has stated that getting affordable long-term financing in the construction and real estate sector is now a big challenge. She shared this concern during the Nairametrics Real Estate Industry Outlook Webinar on March 9, 2024. Jamila explained that the main hurdle in real estate and construction