Did you know that Lagos was recently ranked the 19th best city in the world? This recognition comes from Time Out, a distinguished British media publication that ranks cities globally, listing the 50 best. Lekki-Ikoyi Link Bridge in Lagos State Lagos, Nigeria, is undeniably one of the most exciting places to call home. However, within […]
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A group known as Global Centre for Empowerment and Care for Life Challenges has disclosed its readiness to provide 5,000 housing units in Rivers State to reduce the suffering of the masses. The group added that it would do this through the promotion of advocacy and creating beneficial interest for the general public towards housing
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The Building Collapse Prevention Guild has expressed concern about the rising prices of building materials potentially leading to an increase in the use of substandard goods, worsening building collapses in the country. Sulaimon Yusuf, the National President of BCPG, shared these worries during the BCPG Lagos State chapter’s recent sensitization walks themed “Walking towards Zero
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The Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development has revealed its intention to collaborate with the Nigerian Institution of Surveyors on geographical data. Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa. CREDIT: Housing Ministry In a statement signed by the ministry’s Director of Information, Badamasi Haiba, Housing Minister Ahmed Dangiwa highlighted this partnership during a
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The Lagos State Government has begun auditing buildings to ensure they adhere to the state’s development plan. Kehinde Osinaike, the General Manager of the Lagos State Physical Planning Permit Authority, revealed this during a recent meeting with real estate developers in Lagos. Osinaike expressed concern about the unauthorized change of building use in various parts
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The federal government of Nigeria has emphasized the critical role of land recovery in its efforts to combat climate change, particularly focusing on the urgent need to reclaim land lost to desertification, notably in the Northern region. The federal government of Nigeria has emphasized the critical role of land recovery in its efforts to combat
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The Lagos State government announced that it’s inviting feedback on the updated Alimosho Model City Plan from the public. Mukaila Sanusi, who works in the state ministry of physical planning and urban development, mentioned that residents of Alimosho and the wider public can give their input to finalize the plan. Starting from February 19 to
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Home seekers are struggling as landlords increase rents due to rising construction costs, exacerbated by Nigeria’s challenging economic conditions. In the past year, tenants, especially in city suburbs, have faced rent hikes of over 40 percent. Factors like high inflation, currency devaluation, and the removal of petrol subsidies have driven up the prices of
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The Minister of Works, David Umahi, says it will cost N146bn to fix Marina shorelines. He revealed this during a tour to check the Third Mainland, Carter, and Eko Bridges with Wale Edu, Minister of Finance and the Economy. Umahi is concerned about the damage to Marina shorelines, which may jeopardise the Lagos Blue Rail
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The Nigerian Institution of Estate Surveyors and Valuers urged its members to value properties ethically and avoid dishonest practices. Johnbull Amayaevbo, the President/Chairman, emphasized this during a recent event in Abuja. The occasion marked the 30th John Wood Ekpenyong Memorial Lecture and the 2024 induction of fellows. The theme was “The Role of the Real
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