Group protests high rent in cities, seeks relief for residents
A civil society group under the aegis of Take-It-Back Movement (TIB) has decried the impacts of the high rents on households’ income across the country and called for government’s intervention. The...
View ArticleDeveloper seeks conducive environment for Lagos real estate investors
• Begins 28-storey residential project in Landmark city One of the major investors in Lagos real estate, Landmark Africa has called for a conducive environment for property developers and intervention...
View ArticleReport predicts rebound in cement sector’s performance, elevated prices
A new report has projected a rebound in cement sector’s performance in 2024 based on the increased infrastructure budget for 2024 at N1.32 trillion and the creation of the Infrastructure Support Fund...
View ArticleFemale engineers highlight pathways to professional development
Female engineers have said despite existing biases against women, opportunities still abound for them to excel in engineering fields, if they work hard and imbibe relevant skills. Immediate past...
View ArticleFERMA to partner JICA in data collection surveys
The Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA) has announced plans to partner with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) in data collection surveys on the transport and logistics sector in...
View ArticleNigerian professionals, others for U.S. global asphalt show
Nigeria built environment professionals including officials of the Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) and other Africa experts are attending the World of Asphalt Show & Conference and the...
View ArticleEight states allocate funds for climate change, 24 others without policy
A new study has found out that only eight states, namely include Nasarawa, Plateau, Yobe, Jigawa, Anambra, Ebonyi, Ondo, and Ogun have budgetary allocation for climate project programmes and activities...
View ArticleLagos govt urges synergy, behavioural change to curb climate challenges
The Lagos State government has reinforced the need for stakeholders’ collaboration and behavioural change among citizens to reduce climate change effects. The post Lagos govt urges synergy, behavioural...
View ArticleNIA pledges mentorship, integration of architecture students
The Nigerian Institute of Architects (NIA) has reiterated commitment towards mentoring and integrating architecture students into its folds to promote talents and enhance professionalism. The post NIA...
View ArticleGroups want Shell to address ecological, health social impacts of oil...
Environmentalists in the Niger Delta region have raised concerns over a plan by Shell to sell its Nigerian onshore subsidiary to a consortium of domestic and international oil companies for $2.8...
View ArticlePractitioners seek removal of impediments to Africa’s real estate
Experts have advocated removal of impediments to cross border transactions and collaboration among real estate professionals in Africa as a means to grow the sector. The post Practitioners seek removal...
View Article'How illegal miners undermine national parks, environmental conservation'
When Justice Okokon Essien of the Magistrate Court in Akamkpa Town of Cross River State sentenced 14 miners recently to six months imprisonment for illegal mining and other offences in the state's...
View ArticleOgudu, Banana Island lead Lagos land price appreciation, steady growth
Lagos land transactions within the property market have experienced a huge increase in prices, activity and interest, according to the latest data by the Nigerian Institution of Estate Surveyors and...
View ArticleInflation, exchange rate spike borrowings in real estate sector
Rising inflation and exchange rates are among the headwinds in the country’s real estate and construction sectors increasing borrowings due to higher prices of imported building materials and...
View ArticleCORBON urges FHA to engage professional builders in projects
The Council of Registered Builders of Nigeria (CORBON) has appealed to the Federal Housing Authority (FHA) to engage only builders with a practice licence for its housing projects. The post CORBON...
View ArticleNigeria ranked behind Botswana in Africa’ real estate market FDI flow
With African countries witnessing increased Foreign Direct Investment (FDIs) into their real estate industry, a new report by Estate Intel, revealed that Nigeria trails behind Botswana and Morocco in...
View ArticleNigeria, 18 others responsible for 80 per cent of methane emissions
A development advisory group, AfriCatalyst, has urged African leaders to develop a framework for issuing African Methane Abatement Bonds (AMAB). This urgent appeal was made at the latest launch of...
View ArticleOgun assures private sector of continued collaboration
Ogun State government has assured Lafarge Africa Plc of continued collaboration with the private sector in addressing the challenges of sustainable economic growth and job creation. The post Ogun...
View ArticleSubscriber petitions Lagos govt over breach in property transaction
A United States based family - Mrs Olubukola Akande and Mr Oluyomibo Olaniyan has petitioned the Lagos State government over an alleged breach of agreement by Landwey Investment Limited on purchase of...
View Article‘Govt needs to demonstrate strong political will in local content...
Stakeholders have observed a decline in participation of women in engineering fields, which made the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) to produce its first female president in 65 years. What are the...
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