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Why Land Use Act needs to be reformed, by experts
Forty years after it was promulgated to ease access to land and boost housing provision in the country, the clamor for a review of the Land Use Act (alternatively known as Decree 6, of 1978) is yet to abate, as experts last week reiterated its call for a speedy.....
2 Apr  
Enugu awards NI.Ib road contracts
2 Apr  
In keeping with the ongoing massive infrastructural development across the length and breadth of the state, Enugu Government has awarded contracts for the construction and rehabilitation of more urban and rural roads at the cost of over N1.170 billion.
FG pledges support for tunneling technology development
26 Mar  
Nigeria is ripe for embracing the technology of tunneling and underground space utilization, the Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi said.
UNDP completes 608 houses in Borno community
19 Mar  
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has handed over 608 housing units built for Ngwom Community to Borno State government.
NDDC, Ondo begin N19b coastal road project
19 Mar  
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) and Ondo State government have commenced construction of the N19.2 billion Araromi-Akodo/Ibeju-Lekki Road, connecting Ondo and Lagos state. Speaking at the ceremony to mark the commencement of work on the 50-kilometre road at the Araromi Seaside, Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State, the Governor, Mr. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, described the project as a necessity.…
Enugu approves N2.4b for road projects
19 Feb  
The Enugu State government has awarded contracts for the construction of six major roads across the state at the sum of N2.4 billion, covering the Eha-Amufu-Nkalagu federal road at Isi-Uzo Local Government Area, which has been in a deplorable condition. Other roads include; the extension of the Agbani-Afor Amurri road; the extension of Ituku road;…
Oyo approves N7 billion Ibadan-Iseyin road contract
12 Feb  
Towards decongesting traffic at all entrances and exits to the state, Oyo government’s Executive Council has approved the rehabilitation of the 65km Moniya-Ojutaye-Iseyin Road for the sum of N6.9 billion.
FCTA to demolish illegal shanties, others
5 Feb  
Over 750 illegal shanties and some developed property risks demolition by the Federal Capital Development Administration (FCTA) for violating safety standards.Other property slated for demolition includes the Lugbe FHA Farm Market....
FERMA rehabilitates Yenagoa-Oloibiri road
5 Feb  
The Federal Road Maintenance Agency (FERMA) has engaged over 200 youths in Bayelsa state to carry out repair works on the failed portion of the six kilometers Yenagoa-Immiringi-Oloibiri road.
Court backs Lagos on Ajiwe community acquisition
8 Jan  
The contention over Lagos acquisition of Ajiwe community between Olumegbon and Afini families in Ajah, Eti-Osa Local council of Lagos State has been resolved by the High Court of Lagos State.   In a landmark judgment delivered recently by Justice Ronke Harrison, the court held that there was no basis in law, upon which Chief Olumegbon of…
SON, stakeholders begin review of cement standard
18 Dec  
Four-years after the Federal government approved new cement standard for the producers, the Technical Committee set by the Governing Board of the Standard Organization of Nigeria (SON) is again reviewing the quality of the products. The grade-strengths of cement production existing in Nigeria have been NlS 444-1, which was adopted as composition and conformity criteria…
Residents petition CJN over seizure of Abuja property
18 Dec  
A high Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Apo, Abuja yesterday asked the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Ibrahim Idris to file his defense in the suit seeking court order on the Nigeria Police to halt their forceful and illegal seizure and occupation of the properties and lands at XK Layout, Apo District. The…
Hisense acquires Toshiba TV business for $115 million
5 Dec  
Global home appliances manufacturer, Hisense Electronic Company has obtained 95 per cent shares of Toshiba Visual Corporation (TVS). The acquisition agreement, which was signed recently with erstwhile owners, Toshiba corporation of Japan includes Toshiba TV productions, brands and operations services worldwide. Costing about $115 million (USD), the agreement states that Hisense will henceforth control the…