Real Estate News

Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode has warned operators in the construction sector, such as developers and contractors to adhere strictly to building regulations and control, adding that the government would no longer tolerate flagrant disregard of the law, as part of measures to eliminate the incidences of building collapse in the state. Vanguard reports that Ambode, who was represented by his Deputy, ...

The Governor of Katsina State, Alhaji Aminu Bello Masari, has earmarked N2 billion for the rehabilitation and construction of earth dams and irrigation channels. The Guardian reports that he spoke at the Pan-Northern Groups Summit organised by Northern Elders Forum at Arewa House, Kaduna. Represented by his deputy, Mannir Yakubu, he said government’s intention is to promote dry season farming in the ...

The Minister of Water Resources, Suleiman Adamu, made it known that the Federal Government might re-design some portions of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway that are susceptible to flooding. According to The Guardian, while the Minister was speaking in Abuja yesterday at the opening of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) national conference, he said the low level of some portions of the expressway ...

Reports show that flood, which began on Sunday and continued till Monday, in Umuoko / Oko-Ogbele area, in Oshimili South Local Council of Delta State, has reportedly destroyed fish farms and crops worth millions of naira in the area. The Guardian reports that the residents / owners of the affected farms have called on the state government to come to their ...

Vanguard reports that amid multiple challenges to economic recovery and diversification in Nigeria, a corporate chieftain and an energy researcher have canvassed deployment of innovative power infrastructure for solutions. According to Vanguard, the Managing Director of UAC Property Development Company, Mr. Hakeem Ogunniran, stated that the power sector in general, and alternative power generation and distributed energy system, in particular, are ...

 Reports show that the Federal Government is to introduce a plant called Jatropha as successful viable green alternative to fossil fuels that will combat desertification and reduce green house gas emission. Speaking at the‘Environmental Dialogue’, with theme, ‘Diversification of the Economy – The Role of Jatropha’, in Abuja, the Minister of Environment, Amina Mohammed, maintained that the world is gradually ...

After four years an agreement was reached between Lafarge Africa Plc and some communities in Ogun State, on allegations of air pollution due to the company’s activities, the cement company has fulfilled its promise by relocating affected people in the communities to a new estate valued at N750 million.   Reports show that the 21-unit eight-bedroom bungalows, equipped with modern amenities are located ...

Reports show that the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has formed a partnership with generator manufacturer, Mantrac Caterpillar, to put an end to the incessant power outages at airports across the country, especially the Murtala Muhammed Airport (MMA), Lagos. According to National Mirror, Saleh Dunoma, the Managing Director, FAAN,  had inspected the entire Murtala Muhammed Airport, including the Power House of FAAN, where the existing generating sets are housed, with the Vice President, Asia ...

In a bid to enhance and ensure transparent land administration system in Delta State, the State government has launched an Information Communication and Technology (ICT) centre. The Information Communication and Technology (ICT) centre is a partnership deal between the government and Queensbridge Investment Limited, to fast-track the issuance of Certificate of Occupancy to land owners and also boost the Internally Generated ...

Reports show that a Lagos High Court sitting in Ikeja has struck out an N80m land theft charge filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) against businesswoman, Mrs. Moji Yakubu, and nine other persons. Vanguard reports that Yakubu alongside her company, Monan Trading Company Ltd., and eight others were charged by the commission for allegedly stealing 10 hectares ...