Housing
21 Oct
President Bola Tinubu has approved owner-occupier housing scheme for judges in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). FCT Minister Nyesom Wike stated this at the groundbreaking of 40 housing units Judges’ Quarters project, at Katampe District, Abuja on Monday. The 40 housing units was for judicial officers of the Court of Appeal, Federal High Court and…
11 Oct
The Federal Government has assured the people of Zamfara that they would have access to affordable housing units after the state provided over 50 hectares of land for the project. Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa, gave the assurance when the State Governor, Dauda Lawal Dare paid a visit in Abuja, saying, ”We…
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…
16 Sep
There are fresh concerns among professionals that the increase in fuel prices may hinder investments in the real estate sector and widen the housing gap. They believe that the industry will be subjected to an increase in logistics, housing and labour costs
10 Sep
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…
9 Aug
The Federal Government has approved the prosecution of individuals and organisations responsible for the incessant building collapses
8 Aug
The Federal Government has concluded arrangements to provide affordable housing for officers of the Nigerian Air Forces (NAF) covering low,
5 Aug
Eggheads in the continent’s property industry have called on practitioners to embrace innovative solutions, foster public-private partnerships, and align with global sustainability goals to unlock the full potential of Africa's real estate market.
3 Jun 2024
The real estate sector has witnessed regulatory changes with the potential to influence housing market operations.
27 May 2024
The Nigerian Institution of Estate Surveyors and Valuers (NIESV) Lagos branch has advised Federal Government to prioritise housing provision
6 May 2024
A new report by the Nigerian lnstitution of Estate Surveyors and Valuers (NIESV) has challenged government across levels on the need for improved housing, business support facilities and infrastructure to meet increasing population growth. Entitled: 'NIESV Real Estate Market Report', produced by the national body, covers activities in the sector from 2021 to 2023 and…
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