Lagos town planners begin six-floor secretariat project
The Lagos State Chapter of the Nigerian Institute of Town Planners (NITP) has begun construction of its new office secretariat in Lagos, which is named after the pioneer chairman of the chapter, late...
View ArticleFG, others approve minimum energy performance standards, lighting label
The Federal Government and key players in the environmental sector have endorsed the Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) and labeling for lighting, which implementation would commence in the...
View ArticleWhy FG, architects should promote indigenous building materials
The Federal Government and Nigeria Institute of Architecture (NIA) have been urged to embrace policies that will promote the use of local materials and sustainable building practices. The post Why FG,...
View ArticleExperts optimistic, foresee increased housing demand in 2024
Despite economic headwinds and challenges with obtaining building permits, experts predict that the demand for housing will remain strong, and the market will see a steady increase in property values...
View ArticleGroup urges federal govt to halt frequent increase in cement prices
Professionals under the aegis of Building Collapse Prevention Guild (BCPG) have urged the Federal Government to stop unchecked increases in the price of cement in the country. The post Group urges...
View ArticleHow Nigeria can create wealth, engender devt through environment sector
EGGHEADS in universities have said a lot of wealth and sustainable development can be engendered through proper environmental health management.The experts, comprising a former Vice Chancellor,...
View ArticlePaint makers urge govt to tackle hostile business environment
Faced with economic challenges and high cost of doing business in the country, paint makers have called on the Federal Government to intervene in the sector by reviewing its policies and tackle hostile...
View ArticleShelter Afrique, Infracredit pioneer Nigeria’s N200b affordable housing...
Kenya-based pan-African housing financing institution, Shelter Afrique Development Bank (ShafDB) has launched an innovative Affordable Housing Credit Guarantee Programme in Nigeria, which is geared...
View ArticleFoundation seeks conservation of Lagos wetlands
The Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) has warned against the destruction of Magodo wetlands and appealed to the Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu to halt encroachment by property developers...
View ArticleDevelopers can boost investors’ confidence, say experts
Lagos-based firm has identified efficiency and good working capital as some of the ways developers can boost investors’ confidence in the real estate space. The post Developers can boost investors’...
View Article‘Ministry’s N99 billion budgetary allocation inadequate to address Nigeria’s...
Industry experts are worried that the Federal Government’s provision for the sector in the 2024 budget may not meet the huge housing demand by prospective home owners and subscribers. The post...
View ArticleNew report finds climate change is severely impacting migratory species
Climate change is already having catastrophic impacts on many migratory animals and their ability to provide vital ecosystem services to humanity according to a major new report of the Convention on...
View ArticleEnugu govt proposes trust fund for climate-related activities, to plant...
Enugu State government plans to establish a trust fund for climate-related activities, which will be driven by young leaders and plant about 10,000 trees in a pilot scheme in the Udi local council of...
View ArticleMonarch leads trash-for-gas campaign for cleaner, safer environment
Concerned about the alarming global warming and climate changes affecting people locally and globally, the Oba Saheed Ademola Elegushi Foundation has moved to ensure a safe, sustainable, and livable...
View ArticleFG completes national housing scheme audit, retains selling price
The Federal Government has completed an audit of the National Housing Programme (NHP) and reviewed the allocation process, while retaining the controversial selling prices for housing units fixed by...
View ArticleNESREA monitors firms for non-compliance with environmental standards
National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) has embarked on a fresh round of compliance monitoring exercise to facilities in firms and other institutions in the Federal...
View ArticleWhy private developers reject real estate sector’s turnkey projects
Many developers are increasingly rejecting turnkey projects due to the huge financial outlay needed and other operational challenges, despite reduction in new commercial developments. The post Why...
View ArticleLafarge Africa rewards blockmakers, retailers in loyalty programme
Lafarge Africa Plc has rewarded retailers and block makers in key market clusters across Lagos and South West Region for their commitment and pivotal role in the company's success story. The post...
View ArticleAfrican birds of prey becoming extinct in Nigeria, says study
A new study has predicted that several African birds of prey are on track to become locally extinct in many countries, including Nigeria this century. The post African birds of prey becoming extinct in...
View ArticleWMO confirms 2023 as warmest year on record ‘by a huge margin’
With the yearly average global temperature fast approaching the critical threshold of 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels, last year officially smashed the global temperature record, the World...
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