Real Estate

The Nation reports that the National Leadership of Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) yesterday commiserated with Akwa Ibom State and people on last Saturday’s death of worshippers at Reigners Bible Church in Uyo, the state capital. It advised churches to avoid holding services in buildings under construction to avoid a recurrence, The Nation reports. In a statement by its General Secretary, ...

Oyo State Governor, Abiola Ajimobi has launched the dualisation of the 9.7km Saki Township Road along Oke Ogun Poly-Ilesha Ibaruba Road. The Nation reports that he said the state has not collected its share of the Paris Club funds given to some states by the Federal Government. The governor said the state was excluded in the initial disbursement, adding that ...

There are many Nigerians who are eager to own landed properties yet have no idea of the real estate terms involved in the acquisition of land, especially in Lagos state.Some even purchase land without actual knowledge of the meaning of this real estate terms. This article deals with the various measurements adopted in determining land sizes in Nigeria. Before you ...

The real estate business cannot thrive without information. Real estate and information work in pari-pasu. Real estate investors and practitioners need information on who wants to sell, what they want to sell, who wants to buy and what they want to buy. This article talks about 5  of many strategies that real estate agents can make work in their favour. ...

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 ...