Tag Archives: Nigeria

The Lagos State government has revealed plans to build five art theatres to engage youths and promote tourism. The Nation reports that Governor Akinwunmi Ambode announced this at a stage play, titled: “Heartbeat The Musical…A New Beginning,” at the MUSON Centre, Onikan, Lagos. The play was directed by Olu Jacobs and Joke Silva. According to The Nation, the governor said ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

New Telegraph reports that the House of Representatives has rejected the Federal Government’s ban on the importation of vehicles through land borders scheduled to take effect from January 1, 2017. It urged the executive to suspend the policy. According to New Telegraph, the Green Chamber, instead, advised the federal government to ensure that the law enforcement agencies, especially those working ...

Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, on Thursday, urged residents to take advantage of the state’s Rent-To-Own and Rental Housing policy to become house owners and address housing problems in the state. Vanguard reports that Ambode, represented by his Deputy, Dr Idiat Adebule, made the call at the flag-off of the Rent-To-Own and Rental Housing policy in Sir Michael Otedola Estate, ...