Dangiwa
31 Jan
The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa, said that Nigeria's housing deficit is a challenge and an opportunity for transformative change in real estate investment in the country. Dangiwa spoke at the Real Estate Future Forum in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, highlighting the Nigerian government's commitment to addressing the housing shortfall through a blend…
28 Jan
The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa, has declared that Nigeria's real estate investment contributed around 5.2 per cent to the nation's GDP last year, adding that it will increase in market volume to $2.25 trillion by the end of 2025. Dangiwa made the assertion during a panel discussion at the Real Estate…
24 Jan
The Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development has announced plans to construct 10,000 housing units under the Renewed Hope Medic Cities initiative to address the housing needs of medical workers nationwide. The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa, made this announcement in a statement on Friday, signed by the Director of Press…
19 Nov
The National Assembly has supported the minimum yearly housing budget of N500 billion proposed by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development. This was disclosed by Minister Ahmed Dangiwa while addressing newsmen at the State House in Abuja. According to Dangiwa, the call for budgetary support is motivated by the scale of Nigeria's housing deficit,…
18 Nov
Minister of Housing and Urban Development Ahmed Dangiwa has said the leadership of President Bola Tinubu has enabled impactful reforms in the housing sector. Dangiwa asserted this during a media parley in Abuja, explaining that the move has enabled the ministry to focus its efforts on executing various housing projects to improve the lives of…
7 Nov
Nigeria's Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa, has called on African housing ministers to intensify their efforts in implementing the new urban agenda initiatives, adding that they are a key part of the resolutions which led to the establishing national urban forums across Africa. Speaking at African Ministerial Caucus of the 12th World…
6 Nov
Nigeria's Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa has engaged with India's Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs Shri Manohar Lal on bilateral talks on how to strengthen housing partnerships and explore collaborative strategies in urban development between Nigeria and India. Speaking at the 12th World Urban Forum in Cairo, Egypt, Dangiwa explained that…
23 Oct
Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa, has revealed that presently over 90 percent of land in Nigeria remains unregistered, with an estimated $300 billion in dead capital due to longstanding land registration challenges. Dangiwa made the assertion at the 29th Conference of Directors of Land in the Federal and state Ministries, Departments and…
10 Oct
Enugu State governor, Dr Peter Mbah, has assured citizens that his administration is working hard to solve the housing deficit in the state. He stated at the groundbreaking ceremony of the Graceland Estate in Coal City Eastern Extension Alliance Estate that the project would deliver about 1200 housing units across different cadres for the people…
10 Oct
The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa has urged the state governments and private developers to play a critical role in bridging the housing gap through exploring funding options to deplete the current deficit in Nigeria. Dangiwa asserted this at the groundbreaking for 10,000 housing units in Enugu, explaining, that to address the…
10 Sep 2024
The Federal Government said it is considering the adoption of green, sustainable, and climate-smart housing designs and technologies. The government urged the professionals in the sector to be innovative and ingenious. Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa, revealed this, at the 2024 Archibuilt Exposition organized by the Nigerian Institute of Architects (NIA), in…
20 Aug 2024
Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa, has said that there is no industry-accepted data to guide the federal government and financial institutions, both local and international, in planning and outlining strategies to fix Nigeria’s housing problem. Dangiwa spoke while inaugurating a Joint Steering Committee on the National Housing Data Centre in Abuja, saying…
Latest
NOW
Renowned Nigerian filmmaker, Niyi Akinmolayan, has proposed a tech solution for revolutionalising Nollywood, which according to him runs on passion and hope with little structure.
NOW
From tomorrow, Nigeria’s exports to the United States will attract a 14 per cent tariff, about half of 27 per cent Nigeria charges on goods originating from the U.S., in a new trade regime that is already viewed as a major threat to the global economy.
NOW
Real Madrid have a home tie against Valencia to negotiate in La Liga on Saturday, but already there will be one eye on their upcoming Champions League clash.
2 mins ago
A Lagos State High Court, sitting at Yaba/Surulere Judicial Division, has granted an interim order restraining Oretol Nigeria Limited and Mr Adewale Oladapo from trespassing, selling, or dealing with a disputed four-hectare of land located at Hampton Estate
3 mins ago
Team Delta yesterday defeated Imo State 2-1 in the men’s football event to set the stage for qualification to the quarterfinals of the event. This came after they defeated Cross River 44-39 in the opening game of the women’s basketball, yesterday.
10 mins ago
A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos, yesterday, remanded a Sierra Leone national, Ahmed Shaw, over alleged non-declaration of $90,000 to the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS).
11 mins ago
The Oakonsult Disabilities Outreach has emphasised the need for inclusive care and specialised support for children with disabilities in Nigeria, stating that every child deserves the opportunity to thrive regardless of medical or neurological challenges.
14 mins ago
The stage is set for another thrilling night of boxing as GOtv Boxing Night 33 takes centre stage on April 26, at the Molade Okoya-Thomas Indoor Sports Hall, Teslim Balogun Stadium.
16 mins ago
The Lagos State Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources has announced the maiden edition of the Lagos Energy Summit, which aims to drive sustainable power solutions.
18 mins ago
In a bold move to reshape societal norms and foster safer communities, Women Radio 91.7FM has announced a high-impact town hall meeting with the theme, "Strengthening Family and Community Bonds - The Role of Men in Protecting Women and Girls."