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Your Community, Your Input: Alimosho City Plan is Now Open for Public Review

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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Disaster in the Making: Town Planning Experts decry Political Meddling

Operators in the construction industry are upset about how politicians are affecting town planning laws, saying the laws aren’t being enforced effectively due to a weak system. Moses Ogunleye, a former President of the Association of Town Planning Consultants of Nigeria, shared his views in an interview with The PUNCH. He mentioned that enforcing town

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Rising Rents Crush Hope for Affordable Housing in Nigeria

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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Critical Housing Woes in Nigeria Prompt Government Action: Great Number of Units to Be Built

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will kick off the construction of 3,112 houses in the Karsana area of Abuja this Thursday, February 8, 2024. The project stems from a partnership inked in December 2023 between the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development and a group of companies including Continental Civil and General Construction Limited and Ceezali

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FG Seeks Massive N146bn Fund for Marina Shoreline Recovery

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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NIESV calls for integrity among its members

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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LASPPPA Frustrated by Developers Disobedience in Lagos: Urges Compliance for Sustainable Real Estate Growth

LASPPPA, a regulatory body in Lagos, is upset with developers who aren’t following its notices. According to a statement by Abimbola Emdin-Umeh, the Director of Public Affairs, some property owners and developers in Lagos State consistently ignore notices to stop construction or provide necessary planning permits. Kehinde Osinaike, the General Manager of LASPPA, expressed frustration

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Why Nigeria leads African countries where homelessness is highest

Nigeria, despite not facing armed conflict like some countries, has the highest homelessness rate in Africa. Around 24.4 million Nigerians lack a place to call home. Egypt follows with an estimated 12 million homeless people.   Homelessness is a global issue, Africa included. While some regions face displacement due to conflicts, in Nigeria, urbanization and

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Amidst Inflation: Here Is Why Nigerian FDI Trails Botswana

A recent report by Estate Intel has highlighted the state of Foreign Direct Investment (FDIs) in the real estate sectors of various African countries. The report points out that Nigeria is trailing behind Botswana and Morocco in attracting FDIs due to factors such as high inflation, a weakened naira, and expensive production costs.   In

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Surge in kidnapping and terror attacks poses big threat to Real Estate Sector

The recent surge in “kidnapping, banditry, and herdsmen’s attacks” across various parts of the nation has hampered private sector involvement in “house delivery” and the provision of professional services in the real estate sector. Amidst macroeconomic challenges, there are growing concerns among stakeholders that insecurity could exacerbate the housing deficit and impede investments in real

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