The rise of Smart Homes in urban Nigeria
By Essienanwan Sekibo The gates slide open almost effortlessly as a vehicle approaches. There is no exchange of words between driver and the security guard, no winding down of the…
House Agents: Who will Save Nigerian Tenants
By Irodi Chika Judith For millions of Nigerians, securing accommodation is no longer merely a challenge of affordability; it has become an ordeal of exploitation. Beyond rising rents, prospective tenants…
ICPC hands over 27.92-hectare Abuja land to FMBN, says $65m housing loan was diverted
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has handed over 27.92 hectares of forfeited land linked to an allegedly diverted $65 million housing project to the Federal…
Firm calls for affordable housing developmenttriple intervention for student
One of Nigeria’s leading market intelligence firms, Fortren & Co, has urged leaders in Africa to focus on three key interventions, including tax incentives for Purpose Built Student Accommodation (PBSA)…
Bature promises sustainability factor in projects
The new Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Engr. Muttaqa Rabe Darma has resumed duty, promising that they will make sustainability factor to play major role in the construction of…
Group urges housing minister Darma on sustainable housing delivery
Following the removal of the Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa, the Nathaniel Atebije Foundation for Planning Advocacy (NAFPA) has urged the incoming minister, Muttaqha Darma, to retain…
CPDI urges govt to improve budget allocation in housing, urban development
To improve Nigeria’s housing stock, the Director of Community Planning and Design Initiative (CPDI) Africa, Nmadili Okwumabua, has urged the government to increase budgetary allocation to the housing and urban…
Addressing systemic barriers is key to Unlocking Nigeria’s Housing Potential, says Ryan
CEO of Zeeks Homes Ltd, Ezekiel Ryan has outlined a forward-looking vision for Nigeria’s real estate sector, emphasizing that despite current challenges, the country remains one of the most promising…
FG Bets ₦10bn Housing Loan Scheme, Expands Housing Opportunities For Civil Servants
A bold move to ease the economic burden on public workers, the Federal Government has unveiled a ₦10 billion housing loan scheme alongside a sweeping welfare package for federal civil…
I have a responsibility to address Nigeria’s housing deficits, says minister
President Bola Tinubu on Friday administered the oath of office to Dr. Muttaqha Rabe Darma as Minister of Housing and Urban Development, describing him as a fitting peg in the…