By Angela Atabo Relevant regulatory bodies say the move by the Federal Government to begin testing construction material will boost quality and curb infrastructure failure. The regulatory bodies are Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN), Council of Registered Builders of Nigeria (CORBON) and the Nigerian Society ofContinue Reading
By Ihechinyere Chigemeri-Uwom Gov. Alex Otti of Abia has signed the Abia State Electricity Bill into law, setting the stage for a new era of energy regulation, investment protection, and power expansion in the state. Speaking after signing the bill into law in Nvosi, Isiala Ngwa South Local Government Area,Continue Reading
By Angela Atabo The National Assembly and the Federal Government have noted the urgent need to leverage Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) to address Nigeria’s housing deficit. This was highlighted at the Renewed Hope Housing PPP Summit on Monday in Abuja, organised to foster collaboration between public and private stakeholders to addressContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai The Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, has approved revocation of 4,794 land titles over non-payment of ground rent for more than 10 years. Mr Lere Olayinka, Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media to the minister announced the revocation at aContinue Reading
By Oluwatope Lawanson/Stellamaris Ashinze The Lagos State Government on Thursday launched MyLagos App, a digital platform designed to simplify city navigation and enrich urban experience. Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu said at the launch of the platform at MTN Plaza, Falomo, Ikoyi, that Lagos remained a beacon of innovation and excellence. TheContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo Real Estate Developers Association of Nigeria (REDAN) says high mortgage interest rates pose a significant obstacle to housing affordability, particularly for low-income civil servants. The REDAN President, Mr Akintoye Adeoye, made this known in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Abuja.Continue Reading
Reforms By Philomina Attah The President of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN), Archbishop Lucius Ugorji, has decried the deplorable state of correctional facilities in the country. Speaking at CBCN’s first plenary in 2025, in Abuja, Ugorji called for urgent reforms to address overcrowding, inhumane treatment of inmates, andContinue Reading
By Chiazo Ogbolu The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) says it is carrying out a study on the feasibility and viability of introducing biogas into the Lagos State transportation system. The Technical Adviser, Planning, LAMATA, Mr Osa Konyeha, said that Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu was interested in the project andContinue Reading
By Okon Okon The Service Compact with All Nigerians (SERVICOM) has commended the management of the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN) for enhancing service delivery to its customers. SERVICOM National Coordinator, Mrs Nnenna Akajemeli, made the commendation at the presentation of the 2024 Service Compliance Evaluation (SCE) Report onContinue Reading
By Yetunde Fatungase Gov. Dapo Abiodun has issued a stern warning to commercial vehicle operators within the state to refrain from transporting flammable materials in their vehicles to ensure passengers’ safety. The governor’s warning followed a tragic incident involving a commercial vehicle near the Muhammadu Buhari Estate on the Abeokuta-SagamuContinue Reading
