Supplementary Budget – Housing gets N100billion Budget
The honourable minister has announced 100Billion supplementary budget for the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, Speaking before the committee, Dangiwa defended the N100 billion budgeted for the Ministry of Housing in the supplementary budget, saying the budget “will be spent on the
Jabi Lake Becoming Prime Residential Location in Abuja
Jabi, a district in Abuja, Nigeria, is fast becoming a prime residential location. The area is known for its iconic lake, which was created as a hydroelectric power reservoir but is now a popular tourist destination. In recent years, Jabi has become more
World Cities Day: FG Set to invest in Affordable Housing to address Urbanization Challenges
Nigeria’s government is prepared for the projected 60% increase in urban dwellers by 2030, according to Minister of Housing and Urban Development Architect Ahmed Musa Dangiwa. “The Federal government of Nigeria is paying very thoughtful attention to the issues and challenges of urbanization
How to Avoid Real Estate Scam in Nigeria by Housing Development Advocacy Network
The real estate market in Nigeria is a complex and ever-changing landscape, and it can be difficult to know who to trust. Unfortunately, there are many unscrupulous individuals who prey on unsuspecting buyers, looking to make a quick buck. If you are considering
27 requirements to obtain building permit in Lagos
Lagos Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Oluyinka Olumide, has advised property owners and developers to get planning licenses before beginning work and adhere to the terms of their permissions. He spoke to tackle the widespread contempt for physical planning regulations across the
Lagos State Government Seeks Collaboration for Lekki-Epe Road Construction Improvement
The Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, has attributed the traffic challenges on the Lekki-Epe Expressway, currently under construction, to factors including a trailer accident and heavy rainfall. In a statement released on Tuesday, the commissioner acknowledged the difficulties faced by commuters
Social housing and a struggling economy
In many nations of the world where population grows faster than the economy, the citizens always suffer from social problems arising from pressure on available amenities, including housing. This is the case in Nigeria where the population is growing while the economy struggles.
Pay Your Ground Rents in 2 Weeks or Risk Revocation, FCT tells Organizations
The Federal Capital Territory Administration FCTA has asked organizations in the nation’s capital, Abuja, to pay up their ground rents within two weeks or risk revocation. The administration is being owed billions of Naira in ground rents by both individuals and organizations with
5 Survive Ureje River Flood in Ekiti State
Ado-Ekiti—Five persons, on Tuesday, narrowly cheated death on Ureje River in Ado Ekiti, as the river overflowed its bank along Federal Polytechnic Road, Ado Ekiti, wreaking havoc on the surrounding buildings. The five persons were said to be coming from Ureje area, and
Revisiting the land use act for optimal result
An assessment of Nigeria’s modern history, reveals that land administration in Nigeria has gone through major inflection points, pre-colonial, colonial and post-independence. During the pre-colonial period, the land tenure system can be described as customary land tenancy. Under this communal arrangement, land administration
