In furtherance of creating a better environment in Lagos, the Lagos State Government commences the Oshodi-Isolo Model City Plan. The Guardian reports that the proposed new plan promoted by the State’s Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development through an urban and regional planning firm, Vistaplan consulting would involve the evaluation of the level of performance in the area of infrastructural ...

The Gombe Water Project is currently being stalled by lack of funds. This is based on a statement by the Manager of Gombe State Water Board, Isa Muhammad, who revealed in a report by The Guardian that prolonged maintenance at the treatment plant has put the state capital in an acute water scarcity.  Muhammed said the Board would soon establish a ...

The Guardian reports that the Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun, has announced plans by the Buhari administration to launch a new housing finance initiative. The Federal Government is planning a mortgage system that will catalyse the development of the mortgage market in Nigeria with the provision of single digit interest rate mortgages and longer repayment periods such as 20 years. ...

With the state of the nation’s economy today, experts are of the opinion that the real estate industry and construction industry can drive growth in the economy through its links to other manufacturing sectors like the transport infrastructure. According to The Guardian, a new report released by the European Commission suggested that every job created in construction results in two ...

More residents of Kwoi in Jaba Local Government Area of Kaduna State have fled, following earth tremors that hit the community last Sunday. The earth tremors which continued into Tuesday, had seen concerned residents relocating their loved ones to safer grounds. The exodus, however, reached a climax yesterday, as several vehicles moved non-indigenes and their properties away. The people’s fear ...

Deputy Majority Leader, Lagos State House of Assembly, Mr. Olumuyiwa Jimoh, who is representing Apapa II, speaks to Vanguard on the newly enacted law criminalising land grabbing in the state.  What is the significance of the land grabbing law? The land grabbing law is important in so many ways. Hitherto, there was a law that addressed the issue of land ...

This article will help you find out what Raft foundations are and when they are typically used. It also aims to bring an understanding of the advantages and disadvantages of using raft foundations. History of Raft Foundations Raft foundations (sometimes known as Mat Foundations) are a large concrete slab which can support a number of columns and walls. The slab ...

For allegedly stabbing his tenant to death over space to dispose used water, Gbade Metibemu is to be remanded at the Ikoyi Prisons, pending legal advice from the Director of Public Prosecution (DPP). Metibemu, 34, was presented to face trial on a charge of murder before Magistrate Mrs K.A. Ariyo of an Ebute Meta Chief Magistrates’ Court, Lagos, on Thursday, ...

No fewer than five persons were seriously injured in an accident involving a container truck and commercial bus, which occurred on Gbagada-Oworonshoki expressway, Lagos State yesterday. The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State command, Fatai Owoseni, who was on his way for an official assignment had to stop to assist emergency workers in rescuing the injured. Owoseni also ensured that the road ...

As a prospective home seller (or home buyer), you’ve probably heard of comparative market analysis. This tool has long been used by real estate agents, real estate investors and homeowners to gauge the value of their properties. This article will show you how to carry out a competitive market analysis of your home. What is Comparative Market Analysis? A comparative ...