It is no longer news that the Buhari led government has taken the fight against corruption in the country as top on its priority list and from news making the rounds, it’s safe to say they are making progress by recovering some of our looted funds and properties. To some, recovering looted funds should not be the ultimate goal. The ultimate ...

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on June 14, 2016 arraigned prison inmate, Usman Umar before Justice Idrisa Kolo of the Federal High Court, Kano, on a two-count charge bordering on obtaining by false pretence.   Umar, who is currently serving a four-year jail term for a separate offence for which he was prosecuted by the EFCC, was arraigned ...

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offenses Commission (ICPC), has endorsed the measures introduced by the Federal Housing Authority (FHA) to simplify its procedures meant to block leakages and eliminate corruption in its operations. Such measures include the establishment of a Central Land and Property Registry (CLPR), which is being upgraded to the FHA Geographic Information System (FHAGIS); creation ...

Patunola-Ajayi has decried the huge number of completed housing estates lying unoccupied, especially in Abuja, calling for the establishment of the Office of Valuer-General of the Federation where all property would be identified. He also canvassed a private developer tax for all vacant houses, stressing that all vacant property should be subjected to tax payment. He said the institution, as ...

In many tabloids that are released everyday, there is always a story of Landlord and Tenants fiasco featuring in at least Three of the tabloids. This shows that there is still a lot of work that should be done about Landlord and Tenant Relationship in Nigeria. The Tenancy Law in Nigeria was brought to solve some of these problems, but ...

There are many beautiful buildings in Nigeria and picking the top 5 most beautiful buildings among the numerous beautiful ones was always going to be a hard nut to crack. But we cracked it anyways, its now left for you to either go with this list or you go ahead and develop yours. This article reveals the top 5 most ...

It is important to know the right foundation for your building. Having the right foundation for your building saves you a lot of trouble. This article reveals the components of a common foundation and their purpose to ensure a strong and stable house for years to come The foundation is the most important element of any building, be it a ...

Japanese developers and private equity investors are looking to enter Indian real estate market and could invest at least USD 2 billion over the next three years in residential as well as industrial projects, says JLL. Realty consultant JLL India said in a report that the country is emerging as major investment destination for Chinese and Japanese developers. China’s biggest ...

A prosecution witness, Mustapha Yerima, who is the managing director of Ryte Builders Nigeria Limited, has further testified in court how monies were allegedly diverted from the Nigerian Air Force, NAF, account to construct a shopping mall for a former chief of air staff, Alex Badeh. Mr. Badeh is being tried for alleged corruption. At the resumed hearing before Justice ...

Anambra State Governor, Willie Obiano, commissioned an ultra-modern hall built for Union Secondary School, Okija, by a philanthropist, Dr. Paul Erinne. Willie Obiano, announced that each of the 177 communities in Anambra State will benefit from developmental project worth nothing less than 20 million Naira He explained that the decision was aimed at ensuring that no community is left behind ...