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Lagos issues island residents two-week ultimatum to clean up environment
The Lagos State Government, through its relevant agencies, on Friday, issued a two-week ultimatum to residents of Lagos Island to clean up their environment. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the move aims at addressing growing environmental concerns, including blocked drainage systems, indiscriminate waste disposal, and illegal constructions. The agencies are Lagos State Building Control Agency, office of drainage services...
Explosion rocks Zamfara communities
According to Premium Times, Not less than two explosive devices went off at separate locations in the Dansadau District of Maru Local Government Area (LGA) of Zamfara State. The two explosions occurred on the road between Dansadau and Malamawa and another on Malele Road, all in the Dansadau district. A resident, Nuhu Babangida, was quoted as saying passengers in a Canter Truck...
Kano Govt hits FG over sealing of Emir’s palace
The Kano State Government has fingered the Federal Government in the blockade of Kano Emir’s palace on Friday. Armed police and operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) had blocked the entrance to the palace, creating a tense atmosphere. Reports say Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II was billed to address some economists on the controversy generated by the tax reforms bills...
𝗡𝗜𝗘𝗦𝗩 inducts 𝟲𝟴𝟭 𝗔ssociates in Record-Breaking Ceremony
The Nigerian Institution of Estate Surveyors and Valuers (NIESV) made history on December 3, 2024, by inducting 681 Associates at the Multi-Purpose Hall, Baze University, Abuja. This unprecedented milestone underscores NIESV’s growing influence and commitment to professional development in Nigeria's real estate sector. Themed “Developing Skills for Professional Excellence,” the event was attended by dignitaries from various sectors, underscoring...
Editorial : The Evolution of Real Estate in Nigeria
From Our Housing Stand (140) Nigeria, Africa’s largest economy, has seen rapid development in its major industries including commerce, finance and entertainment over the past few decades. Indeed, Nigeria’s real estate sector has also seen outstanding growth within the same time period. From a limited and primarily informal market, it has blossomed into a dynamic and diverse sector attracting significant...
Emefiele, Cronies Acquired 753-Duplex Estate with Forex Kickbacks — EFCC
Court papers filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission have linked the immediate-past Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele, to the massive Abuja property with 753 duplexes and other apartments located in the Cadastral Zone area of the capital city. The anti-graft agency on Monday announced the recovery of the property from an unnamed ex-government top...
Real Estate Tycoon Ordered to Pay $9 Billion to Avoid Execution in Vietnam
A court in Vietnam on Tuesday upheld a death sentence for real estate tycoon Truong My Lan after rejecting her appeal against a conviction for embezzlement and bribery in a high-profile $12 billion fraud case, state media reported. Lan, the chairwoman of real estate developer Van Thinh Phat Holdings Group, was sentenced to death in April for her role in what was Vietnam’s biggest financial fraud case...
Cement Maker, Holcim, Exits Nigeria, Sells Lafarge to Chinese Firm for $1bn
After roughly 65 years of operations in Nigeria, Swiss cement and other building materials’ maker, Holcim, yesterday announced that it was set to leave the country. The company said in a brief statement that it will exit its Nigerian business through the sale of its almost 84 per cent stake in Lafarge Africa to China’s Huaxin Cement in a deal...
Kwara Unveils Organic Charcoal for Domestic Cooking
llowing the high price of kerosene and gas commonly used for domestic cooking by the people, Kwara State Governor, AbdulRaman AbdulRazaq, has unveiled Eedu Ramoni, an alternative source of energy for domestic food preparation, especially in cities and rural communities in the country. Recall that the outlet price of cooking gas is N1,350 per kilogramme while kerosene also costs between...
Lagos Compensates 150 Owners of Lands Acquired for Public Use
The Lagos State Government has compensated 150 landowners whose property were acquired for public use. Presenting cheques to the affected landowners on Tuesday in Alausa, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu said the action was a fulfilment of the promise of fair compensation to citizens whose lands were acquired for the development of the state. “Today, we held a symbolic public presentation of cheques...