Lagos in talks with development agency over vertical building projects
To cater for increasing urban population, the Lagos State Government has entered into an agreement with a multi-national development agency to escalate housing production in the state . The post Lagos...
View ArticleBuilders urge govt to address quackery, increasing cost materials
The Oyo State chapter of Nigerian Institute of Building (NIOB) has called on government to address high cost of building materials and quackery prevalent in construction industry. The post Builders...
View ArticleReport lists green recovery plan for West Africa countries
A fresh report on COVID-19 recovery plans has called on the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to champion a push for ‘win-win recovery’ that are underpinned by green economic thinking...
View ArticleProfessionals jostle for burnt assets restoration, upgrading jobs
Expectations were high at the weekend as professionals submitted proposals for the consultancy services for architectural, engineering and quantity surveying for rebuilding of key burnt facilities in...
View ArticleOperatives seek local options to curb importation of building materials
With increase in cost of imported building materials due to the high exchange rate and inflation, there are calls to explore local alternatives and standardise existing materials to ensure affordable...
View ArticleDouble H launches 2 new automated luxury short-stay apartments in Lagos,...
Lagos is known for its exuberance and The Double H was established with that in mind. The African real estate company has successfully developed two new apartments in the heart of Lagos, Nigeria. The...
View ArticleFG to upgrade Federal School of Surveying into university
To boost teaching of surveying and geo-informatics, the Federal Government plans to upgrade one of its oldest institutions, the Federal School of Surveying (FSS) in Oyo state into a university. The...
View ArticleDevelopers, contractors abandon sites in Abuja, Kaduna, others over insecurity
The spate of insecurity ravaging Nigerian cities has taken its toll on property developers and contractors, handling various housing projects in Abuja and neigbouring states such as Kaduna, Niger and...
View ArticleEstate surveyors urged to adopt private treaty, auctions in property sales
As the economy continues to rebound from the impact of COVID-19 pandemic, practitioners have been challenged to hone their skills in the act and practice of private treaty and auctions of properties....
View ArticleGovernment engages facility managers for 24 secretariats
Determined to ensure proper maintenance of public property, the Federal Government has engaged facility managers for 24 federal secretariats in the six geo-political zones. The post Government engages...
View ArticleFG plans new 30-year concession, redevelopment of Tafawa Balewa Square
A fresh 30-year concession for the redevelopment of Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS) located in Marina area of Lagos Island, is in the offing. The post FG plans new 30-year concession, redevelopment of...
View ArticleMajoroh seeks restructuring of architecture curriculum
Former President, Nigerian Institute of Architects (NIA), Chief. Charles Majoroh, has called for the restructuring of the six years of architectural studies in universities to align with medical...
View ArticleFCTA gets committee on land administration
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) administration has inaugurated an eight-man committee on land matters to ensure effective delivery and improved revenue generation in the territory. The post FCTA...
View ArticleGovernment should create incentives for developers of social housing, says...
You are absolutely correct. In other economies with a deliberate and well-articulated policy designed to stimulate and grow local consumption, the real estate / housing sector is recognised as a...
View ArticleWithout town planners, Lagos wouldn’t be conducive for living, says Adejumo
Mr. Ayo Adejumo is the chairman of, Nigerian Institute of Town Planners (NITP), Lagos State chapter. He spoke to VICTOR GBONEGUN on why some of Nigeria’s cities remain unplanned The post Without town...
View Article‘Paucity of fund hindering real estate growth’
The Group Managing Director,Odibola Properties, Bolaji Oshobukoka, has identified a paucity of funds for housing projects as a major challenge confronting the real estate sector in the country. The...
View ArticleLagos inaugurates committee on real estate regulation
To boost investors' confidence, the Lagos State Government has inaugurated a 16-man Technical Committee on Real Estate Regulation in the state. The government stated that the move would also accelerate...
View ArticleGroup seeks sanction for foreigners engaged in illegal wood export
The Nigerian Human Rights Community (NHRC) has raised the alarm on the depletion of Nigeria’s forests and illegal wood export by foreigners. The post Group seeks sanction for foreigners engaged in...
View ArticleLagos agency seeks compliance with greenery law
To mitigate the impact of climate change and improve environmental sustainability in Lagos, the state government through its Parks and Gardens Agency (LASPARK) has intensified advocacies The post Lagos...
View ArticleFollow your dreams, engineers charge students
The Chairman, Lagos State Chapter of Nigerian Institution of Mechanical Engineering (NIMechE), Dr. Uche Obiajulu, has charged students, who intend to pursue a career in engineering or related fields...
View Article
