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Some of the survivors of the collapse on Saturday, at Reigners Bible Church International’s building in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State capital, which killed many and left several others wounded, have recounted their ordeal, saying they escaped by the grace of God. The Nation reports that Governor Udom Emmanuel was the special guest of honour at the special service to inaugurate a bishop. ...

The Guardian reports that Lagos-based cost accountants have raised eyebrows on the method being employed in preparation of the nation’s budget, saying the system has cost Nigeria billions of naira yearly. They noted that the exclusion of surveyors, who are meticulous, analytical and empirical in budget process especially in infrastructural projects is a disservice to the nation and intentional in ...

The Nigerian Institute of Architects have proposed new innovative concepts for social housing to government, which will collectively address affordable and sustainable housing for Nigerians. The Guardian reports that the models proposed by the Nigerian Institute of Architects (NIA) for social housing include, development of a contributory scheme that will provide an endless flow of revolving housing finance for low-income earners ...

The Nigerian Institution of Estate Surveyors and Valuers (NIESV) has moved to standardize the practice of valuation and review existing scale of fees in the country. The Guardian reports that under the proposed plan, NIESV is preparing a professional practice manual, to be known  “Green Book”, and a committee has already been set up to work on the new scale of fees ...

As part of efforts towards restoring sanity and safety in the building and construction industry in Lagos State, Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) has commenced a massive clampdown on property owners without building permits. The Guardian reports that the four-day exercise, which started last week in collaboration with the Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development began in Eti-Osa Local ...

Several professionals and experts have talked about the principle role the media can play in the protection of the environment, the preservation of nature and the fight against climate change. The Guardian reports that delegates, experts, journalists and reporters met at an event organized by the High Authority of Audiovisual Communication in the Green Zone at COP22. The aim is ...

The Nation reports that the Senate is seeking the reservation of at least 20 per cent of the country’s annual budgets for constituency projects. This followed the unanimous approval for second reading of a Bill for an Act to provide for Constituency Projects in the annual budget of the Federation and for other matters connected therewith, 2016. If passed and ...

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mohammed Musa Bello, has announced plans to begin a review of the Abuja masterplan, which was adopted in 1979. The Guardian reports that the minister spoke during an interactive session with the House of Representatives Committee on FCT, headed by Herman Hembe (APC, Benue). He said the ministry would hold a stakeholders’ ...

Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Udom Emmanuel, has performed the official foundation laying ceremony for the establishment of a 5000 barrel refinery located in Ikwe community, in Onna Local Government Area in the State. Vanguard reports that Emmanuel, who was represented  by Chairman, Foreign Direct Investment Committee, Mr. Gabriel Ukpeh, appreciated the management of Ikwe-Onna Refinery Limited for keying into his ...