Nigeria housing problem
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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…
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The 15th Emir of Kano, Alh. Aminu Ado Bayero has departed the ancient city of Kano on Friday amid speculation surrounding the emirship tussle
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Both the Northern Elders Forum (NEF) and the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), the two prominent groups representing the interests of the Nort
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Governor of Kogi State, Usman Ododo, has welcomed the judgement of the Supreme Court that upheld the decision of the lower courts affirming his return as the duly elected governor of the state. The governor also extended an olive branch to the candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Murtala Ajaka, and the candidate of…
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The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) on Friday confirmed that a technical glitch has affected its online payment platform for passport applications. In a public notice posted on its X account, the agency expressed regret for the disruption and assured the public that efforts were underway to restore the service as quickly as possible. The NIS,…
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President Bola Tinubu on Friday administered the oath of office to Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun as the acting Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), pending her confirmation by the Senate. The swearing-in of the 23rd Chief Justice of Nigeria, and the second female justice to hold the office, took place at the Council Chamber of the State…
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The Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu has issued
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The Nasarawa State Police Command has announced the arrest of two members of a syndicate involved in an employment scam that defrauded the public of over N11 million. According to the police in the state, a manhunt has been launched for the principal suspect in the criminal activity, one Kyari Nehemiah Daniel, who is on…
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All is set for the Nigerian Army (NA) to hold the Chief of Army Staff Combined Second and Third Quarters Conference 2024 at the Council of Chiefs Hall, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, from Monday, August 26, to Friday, August 30, 2024. The conference will provide the Army leadership, senior commanders, and participants with the opportunity…
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The Supreme Court has dismissed two separate appeals by the Labour Party (LP) and the People's Democratic Party (PDP) against the declaration of Hope Uzodinma as the elected governor of Imo State. The appeals from LP governorship candidate Athan Achonu and PDP's Samuel Anyawu were rejected for lack of merit, and Uzodinma was upheld as…
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The Lagos State Government has announced traffic diversion plan for the reconstruction of Lagos-Badagry Carriageway. The state Commissioner for Transportation, Mr Oluwaseun Osiyemi, said this in a statement on Friday in Lagos. Osiyemi said the diversion which would commence from Aug. 26, 2024 to Jan. 31, 2025, would be in sections to minimise inconveniences for…