FESTAC Town
3 Mar
A chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State, Khairat Olaore Animashaun-Ajiboye, has decried the deplorable state of infrastructure in FESTAC Town, Lagos State.
19 Feb
The National Assembly says its support for the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria’s (FMBN) recapitalisation efforts aims to enhance the bank’s capacity to deliver affordable housing and reduce the nation’s housing deficit. Sen. Aminu Tambuwal, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Lands, Housing, and Urban Development, stated this on Wednesday in Lagos during a top…
9 Nov
Across FESTAC Town, a housing estate of the Federal Government, the roads are in horrible state, causing harrowing experiences that leave bitter taste not just in the mouth of residents, motorists but also businesses that are daily made to bear extra cost or suffer some loss from the deplorable roads.
7 Sep 2024
The Federal Housing Authority (FHA) has announced that it will begin the regularisation of unapproved structures in Festac Town, Gowon Estate and Isheri Olofin 1 areas of Lagos State. This was disclosed in a statement released by the management of the housing authority. “The management would commence enforcement to comply with the authority’s building regulations…
3 Sep 2024
The Federal Housing Authority (FHA) has commenced the rehabilitation of roads and other critical infrastructure at FESTAC Town, Lagos. The move comes after years-long neglect of the town.
26 May 2024
The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed the death of two women in FESTAC Town. They were reportedly struck by lightning, which led to their electrocution, on Friday night, during the heavy downpour.
6 May 2024
The recent spike in real estate demolitions across Nigeria has raised concerns about lax adherence to legal and regulatory provisions in the industry.
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