By Philip Yatai President Bola Tinubu says his administration is building road infrastructure to lay the needed physical foundation for a knowledge-driven economy, stressing that education, justice, and innovation need roads to thrive. Tinubu stated this in Abuja on Tuesday, while inaugurating the construction of Collector Road CO1 in theContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo Engineering professionals and researchers have described the widespread adoption of forensic engineering practices as a critical tool for addressing building collapses, infrastructure failures, and construction-related challenges in Nigeria. They said this on Thursday during the closing session of a three-day Training and Certification Workshop on Engineering FailureContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo The Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) says it has intensified efforts to tackle building collapse and infrastructure failure through specialised training of engineers in forensic investigation. Registrar of COREN, Prof. Uche Okorie, said this on Monday at a three-day Training and Certification WorkshopContinue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi The Federal Government and Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) have urged Nigerians to adopt climate-friendly materials in housing and other construction projects to promote environmental sustainability and climate resilience. The call was made on Saturday in Abuja during an event to commemorate the 2026 World Environment Day. TheContinue Reading
By Adekunle Williams Skilled artisans in the building industry say they have sought alternative channels to finance their businesses after being neglected by the Federal Government. Alhaji Fasasi Jamiu, the National President of the Builders, Construction and Skilled Artisans Association of Nigeria (BACSAAN), who stated this in anContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo The Nigerian Institute of Building (NIOB) has advised building professionals to keep up with government policies and new tax changes so they can stay relevant in the changing construction industry. Its Chairman, FCT Chapter, Mr John Zaki, made the call during the institute’s Annual General Meeting andContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, has ordered the arrest and prosecution of the owner of the two story building that collapsed on Friday in Jikwoyi, Abuja. Wike, who gave the order after he inspected the site in Abuja on Tuesday, alsoContinue Reading
The Founder, Nasiru Haladu Danu Foundation, Alhaji Nasiru Danu, has underscored the importance of national unity and integrity in nation-building at the 7th OurNigeria News AwardsContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Oloniruha and Phillip Yatai President Bola Tinubu says the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) remains the backbone of Nigeria’s democratic journey. Tinubu stated this on Tuesday while inaugurating the construction of a new INEC Annex Office to complement its current headquarters in Abuja. He said that theContinue Reading
By Olasunkanmi Onifade Nigerian Institute of Building (NIOB) has called for the strengthening of policies to eliminate quackery, enforce building standards and hold violators accountable in the building sector. President of the institute, Alderton Ewa, said this in Abuja on Wednesday at a news briefing to commemorate the ‘2025 BuildersContinue Reading
