From superstitions to roller coasters- these ten interesting real estate facts from around the world and through history, will intrigue and entertain. In Scotland, home owners paint their front door red when they pay off their mortgage. Throughout history, a red front door has symbolized many things — the ancient Hebrews believed it would protect firstborn children from the angel of ...
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ODD WORLD: China Set to Build Smog-Eating ‘Forest City’
China Is Set to Build This Smog-Eating ‘Forest City’ Filled With Tree-Covered Skyscrapers The eastern Chinese city of Nanjing, like many of the country’s urban areas, suffers from intense smog. The Air Quality Index, which uses a scale from 0 to 500 (with higher numbers indicating worse pollution), rates Nanjing’s air quality as 132 – a level considered unhealthy for the public, especially ...
Read More »FG Awards $1.85 Billion Kano Light Rail Contract To Chinese Firm
China is set to build light rail system in Kano. The rail project signed is said to be valued at $1.85billion, while construction work will take two stages On Monday, August 29, a report came on how a Chinese company stated that its directors had gotten a provisional letter of award from the Nigerian government on constructing a light rail ...
Read More »Top 5 Tallest Buildings In The World
Have you ever looked at a building so tall that you are left wondering if it was built by men? The world’s tallest buildings may not be found anywhere around you but they are definitely reachable. This article showcases the top 5 tallest buildings in the world. Do you know that among the tallest buildings in the world is actually ...
Read More »5 Mega Construction Projects To Look Out For In 2016
Though the Goodluck Jonathan Administration was characterized by a massive case of widespread corruption, the rise of mega construction projects was also its hallmark. This article highlights 5 mega construction projects to look out for or possibly monitor closely this year. These projects are expected to re-define our landscape. There are some ongoing mega construction projects in Nigeria which when ...
Read More »Top 5 Coolest Places You Should Visit In 2016
In this article, we will share with you a list of top 5 coolest places you should visit in 2016 It is another year of possibilities and another opportunity to gain new grounds and enlarge coasts. For those who love traveling, the world can only get bigger and you list of places visited should lengthen each year. As your wish ...
Read More »China To Commence $10 Billion Project In Cross River
The Cross River State Governor, Ben Ayade, says arrangements have been concluded for Henan Province of China to commence construction of $10 Billion project in the state. He gave the hint about the project agreement while addressing reporters at the Margaret Ekpo International Airport, Calabar on Thursday. Governor Ayade said that the state would witness the arrival of 100 investors from Henan, who would ...
Read More »Are Dams More Beneficial Than Detrimental To Man?
Dams are barriers across flowing water that obstructs, directs or slows down the flow, often creating a reservoir, lake or impediments. Water is a critical natural resource. Without it, life could not exist and people could not survive. For more than 5000 years, dams have provided people with reliable sources of water for their survival. Most dams have a section ...
Read More »China opens terrifying glass bridge in Shiniuzhai park
It’s called Haohan Qiao—Brave Men’s Bridge in English. It is a glass bridge precisely glass bottomed. The 300 long overpass in Shiniuzai National Park in Southern China has a bottom made of glass, allowing walkers to see the stomach-churning view below their feet. The recently completed span is a glass walkway suspended on a stomach-flipping 180 meters (590 feet) ...
Read More »Nigeria will need to create a diversification into Real Estate and other sectors
The PwC Nigeria’s Economist and co-author, Mr. Andrew S. Nevin explained that Nigeria needs to manage the oil price decline effectively at all levels of government by creating a sustainable platform for diversification into the sectors that we know will drive the economy in future, including Real Estate. He made the statement while reflecting on a report made by PwC ...
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