NIA
20 Sep 2023
... hinges menace on quack practices National Institute of Architects, NIA, Imo State chapter has decried the presence of quacks in the profession, stressing, "it is the bane of rampant building collapse and construction of substandard projects in the state." Imo NIA chairman, Emeka Ozoude stated this when he led delegation of the body on…
18 Sep 2023
There are palpable fears that lack of clear-cut policy by previous Federal Capital Territory administrators may undermine investors’ confidence in the real estate sector, while professional bodies are seeking increased funding, creation of appropriate structures or re-organisation of existing institutions for city planning, provision of basic infrastructure and urban services.
11 Sep 2023
The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa, has promised to reposition the ministry to function optimally in the delivery of housing to Nigerians.
8 Sep 2023
Director General of National Intelligence Agency (NIA), Ahmed Rufai Abubakar, has said Nigeria must review its engagement with foreign election observers for the purpose of national security.
4 Sep 2023
Faced with a changing practice, the Nigerian Institute of Architects (NIA) has charged prospective architects to reposition themselves for the industry by learning new skills and embracing technology.
7 Aug 2023
Professionals, under the aegis of Nigerian Institute of Architects (NIA), have expressed concerns over the poor state of the country's public buildings, especially, as they relate to quality maintenance of infrastructure.
4 Aug 2023
In a bid to ensure the wellbeing of the citizenry, the Nigerian Institute of Architects (NIA) has called for the expeditous domestication of the National Building Code.
18 Jul 2023
Underwriting firms have attributed the poor performance of the insurance industry to the negative economic indices experienced in 2022, which has affected their business as a sub-sector of the financial system.
2 Jul 2023
The volume of premium delivered by insurance companies in 2022 has risen to about N726.2b, Nigerian Insurers Association (NIA) has said. Chairman, NIA, Olusegun Omosehin, who disclosed this during the association’s yearly general meeting in Lagos..
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