Ahmed Dangiwa
9 Aug
Stakeholders in the housing sector have stressed that the federal, state and local governments must critically look into millions of vacant housing units that are either abandoned or completed in different locations in Abuja and other state capitals.
8 Aug
The Federal Government has concluded arrangements to provide affordable housing for officers of the Nigerian Air Forces (NAF) covering low,
3 Jun
The real estate sector has witnessed regulatory changes with the potential to influence housing market operations.
3 Jun
International development experts have urged countries to improve land administration, investment and tenure systems, towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and scaling up climate action.
21 May
The Federal Government has opened an official website for the Renewed Hope Cities, Estates that would provide a platform for civil servants and other Nigerians to benefit from the housing scheme. Launching the portal in Abuja, the Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa, said President Bola Tinubu broke all the barriers to homeownership…
20 May
The Federal Government has concluded arrangements for the official groundbreaking of Phase 1 of the Renewed Hope Cities and Estates project, beginning with 1,250 housing units in four states in the North.
7 May
Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa, has urged members of the Executive Board of UN-Habitat to redouble efforts towards repositioning the organisation as an impactful global tool for tackling human settlements’ challenges in a structured and sustainable manner.
6 May
The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa has waded into the dispute rocking the Architects Registration Council of Nigeria (ARCON) and called on the parties to abide by the resolutions and withdraw court cases to allow for sustainable peace and progress in the architectural profession.
6 May
Surveyors Council of Nigeria (SURCON) has challenged 458 newly registered surveyors to practice with integrity and uphold ethical principles in the built environment.
11 Mar
The Federal Ministry Housing and Urban Development has forged an alliance with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to ensure accountability in the real estate sector, protection of the rights and investments of Nigerians.
11 Mar
The Federal Government has warned real estate developers who engage in the construction of substandard projects and unethical practices to desist from such behaviour or face the wrath of the law.
22 Feb
Minister for Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa, has urged cement manufacturers in Nigeria to do more to keep the price of their products stable and affordable. Dangiwa said this in the wake of the recent increase in the price of cement across Nigeria with the product reportedly selling for as much as N15,000 in…
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Edo State Governor, Sen. Monday Okpebholo, on Monday, approved the immediate reinstatement of staff members of Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma, who were disengaged from service in March 2023. This was contained in a statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government, Musa Ikhilor. It was recalled that the staff, primarily members of the…
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has made its largest asset recovery since its inception in 2003 after a court ordered the final forfeiture of an estate in Abuja measuring 150,500 square metres and containing 753 units of duplexes and other apartments belonging to a former government official. The ruling on the estate, located…
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Senator Shehu Sani stated that prison was a better experience for him compared to the military underground cell where he was initially detained in 1995. Sani revealed this when he spoke at the public presentation of Senator Chris Anyanwu’s autobiography, Bold Leap, held at the National Universities Commission (NUC) auditorium in Abuja. The human rights…
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Ahead of the 2027 general election, Obi of Onitsha, Alfred Achebe, on Monday, said Nigeria is ripe to have a female president. Citing an example of the United Kingdom, which has had three female prime ministers, the monarch expressed confidence that a female president would perform well for the country. The traditional ruler made the…
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The Chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Epe branch, Dr S.O. Jimoh, has described the term "judicial corruption" as mere name-calling, asserting that corruption is a systemic issue affecting all facets of society. Speaking with journalists in Lagos, Dr Jimoh said that singling out the judiciary for corruption is misleading and unfair. He confirmed…
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Terrorists have planted land mines on roads leading to some communities in Zamfara State where they operate in order to prevent soldiers from rescuing kidnapped victims. The terrorists operating in the Dansadau and Yargaladima communities of Maru Local Government Area in Zamfara State, allegedly led by Dogo Gide, reportedly adopted the guerrilla war strategy…
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The Presidency has rejected claims that the ongoing Tax Reform Bills, currently before the National Assembly, propose the scrapping of key government agencies such as Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND), National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) and the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) or that they will impoverish the northern region. The…
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Operatives of the Rivers State Police Command have busted a child trafficking syndicate and rescued four children. According to a statement by the command's spokesperson, Grace Iringe-Koko, the operation took place in the Rumukwachi community near Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital. The rescued children who were lodges in a guest house and about to…
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The Oba of Benin Palace on Monday approved the 2024 programme of activities for the annual Igue festival, otherwise called 'Ugie', during which 'funeral celebrations are not permitted in Benin'. In a statement, Secretary to the Benin Traditional Council (BTC), Mr. Frank Irabor, said Omo N'Oba N' Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Ewuare II, CFR, the Oba…