Urban Development
14 Feb
The Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development has announced the creation of a task team focused on property and land ground rents to ensure thorough audits across the Federation’s states. Dr Shuaib Belgore, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, revealed this initiative during a meeting with Housing Controllers from all 36 states and the Federal…
19 Dec
The Sokoto Youth Emancipation Front (SYEF), under the leadership of Hamisu Sani, has congratulated Governor Ahmad Aliyu on receiving the 2024 Urban and Housing-Friendly Governor of the Year Award. This national recognition, presented at a grand ceremony in Abuja, celebrates the Governor’s exceptional contributions to urban planning, road infrastructure, and housing development in Sokoto State.…
18 Nov
Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has inaugurated the construction of a central ultra-modern motor park in Gusau, a project aimed at enhancing urban infrastructure, generating revenue, and creating job opportunities. The motor park, located on the Sokoto-Zaria Road, is part of the administration’s broader strategy to modernise the state capital. Speaking at the event on…
18 Nov
The promoters of the Grenadines Resort in Katampe, Abuja, Grenadines Homes, a subsidiary of Palton Morgan Holdings, has introduced a luxury gated community called Rockhampton Residences, which redefines urban living and caters to the increasing demand for upscale, sustainable housing in the federal capital city.
15 Aug 2024
Lifepage, a premier real estate firm based in Lagos, is poised to reshape the Nigerian property market with its ambitious expansion plans. Under the leadership of its CEO, Oladipupo Clement, the company is focused on empowering more Nigerians to secure their financial future through innovative land ownership solutions. READ MORE: Oladipupo Clement’s Winning in Business…
13 Mar 2024
Every time a building collapses, the headlines focus on poor construction materials, contractor negligence, or regulatory failures. But beneath every fallen structure lies a deeper, often ignored issue—the ground it was built on. Buildings don’t just fail; they are failed by a lack of geotechnical understanding. As a geotechnical engineer, I have seen firsthand how…
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The National Working Committee (NWC) of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has approved April 12 for the party’s earlier postponed South-South zonal congress. The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, stated this in a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja. Ologunagba said that NWC also approved the shifting of the South-West and North-Central zonal congresses from…
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The Rivers Ijaw Peoples Congress (RIPCO) has cautioned the Ijaw National Congress (INC) against inciting violence in response to the Supreme Court’s verdict on the Rivers State political crisis. The group urged all stakeholders to respect the ruling, emphasizing that the apex court’s decision is final and legally binding. In a statement issued after a…