A section of Balogun market in Lagos has reportedly been gutted by fire. The market caught fire in the early hours of Tuesday, November 2019, after traders resumed their sales for the day. https://twitter.com/KennedyEssah/status/1191652902391209984 As at the time of filing this report, the cause of the fire incident cannot be ascertained. https://twitter.com/TolaBrown/status/1191649314810081280 More details shortly… Credit: Pulse
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Frequently asked questions about green housing in Nigeria
NREH correspondent was in an interview with Professor Charles Nyangete. He is the former MD of Nigeria Mortgage Refinance Company(NMRC). In this interview, they discussed the advantages of green housing in Nigeria and some frequently asked questions by interested consumers. Please read below. NREH – What are the advantages of green housing in Nigeria? Prof Nyangete: Greenhouse is very useful ...
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