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The Rivers State Government’s collaboration with Masta Services aligns with its broader strategy to expand housing infrastructure and stimulate local investment. By positioning the project close to the Port Harcourt International Airport, the state aims to foster a thriving residential and commercial ecosystem that supports tourism, logistics, and corporate relocation.
LAGOS
Tension has risen in Oworonshoki, Lagos, following the demolition of more than 70 houses at Ajileru, Ososa Extension, and Toluwalase Streets an action that occurred despite an active court injunction restraining the state government from proceeding with demolitions in the area.
ABUJA
Minister Nyesom Wike announces that by 2027, every FCT High Court judge will have official housing, marking a new phase in Nigeria’s judicial welfare and infrastructure reform.
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Dangiwa Criticizes States Over 30-Year Delay in Urban Planning Law Implementation
Nigeria’s Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, has criticized state governments for failing to adopt and enforce the Urban and Regional Planning Law (Decree 88 of 1992), more than three decades after its enactment.
The House of Representatives Propose 20% Cap on Rent Increases Nationwide to Protect Tenants
The House of Representatives has proposed a nationwide cap limiting rent increases to no more than 20% of the current rate, in a bid to curb arbitrary hikes and strengthen tenant protection across Nigeria’s rental market.
FG Clarifies Scope of Uniform Housing Prices Under Renewed Hope Programme
The Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development has clarified that the recently announced uniform housing prices apply exclusively to estates developed through the Ministry’s budgetary allocations.
President Bola Tinubu Extends Surveyor-General’s Tenure to Strengthen Land and Geospatial Reforms
President Bola Tinubu has approved a two-year tenure extension for the Surveyor-General of the Federation, Abdulganiyu Adebomehin, effective January 5, 2026.
Nigeria Attracts $8 Billion in New Energy Investments as Economic Reforms Bolster Confidence
Nigeria has secured over $8 billion in new energy investments, reflecting renewed investor confidence fuelled by ongoing economic reforms and improved security conditions, according to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Olayemi Cardoso.
Enugu State Governor Cuts C of O and Land Documentation Fees by 50% to Boost Property Ownership
Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has approved a 50% reduction in the cost of obtaining Certificates of Occupancy (C of O) and other land-related documents.
Housing Ministry Launches Skills Audit After Retiring 1,600 Staff in 18 Months
Housing Ministry Launches Skills Audit After Retiring 1,600 Staff in 18 Months
Cross River State House of Assembly Moves to Regulate Rent, Tackle Exploitative Housing Practices
Cross River lawmakers move to regulate rent and curb exploitative housing practices as residents face surging accommodation costs in Calabar.
Reps Urge Federal Government to Allocate Forfeited Emefiele-Linked Estate to Vulnerable Nigerians
The House of Representatives has called on the Federal Government to ensure the equitable and transparent allocation of a forfeited housing estate in Abuja.
Federal Housing Authority to Begin Construction of 200 Housing Units in Ekiti, Commends Governor Oyebanji’s Support
The Federal Housing Authority will commence construction of 200 housing units in Ekiti State, following Governor Biodun Oyebanji’s land allocation and federal collaboration to address Nigeria’s housing deficit.