This week in Real Estate
NHM brings you the most important real estate stories of the week.
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Housing Minister Ahmed Dangiwa has urged Nigerian states to adopt and enforce the 1992 Urban and Regional Planning Law to tackle uncoordinated growth and informal settlements.
LAGOS
Human rights lawyer Femi Falana (SAN) has accused the Lagos State Government of defying a court order during recent demolitions in Oworonshoki, raising concerns over due process and property rights.
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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HDAN Warns MOFI Against Fake Housing Facilitators
Nigeria’s housing sector is undergoing significant shifts as government initiatives, financial sector interest, and advocacy group interventions converge to shape the future of affordable housing delivery.
FG Outlines How New Housing Programme Diverges from Past Initiatives
The Federal Government has clarified how its current housing programme is structured to address shortcomings of previous initiatives
HDAN Commends Minister Dangiwa as Housing Delivery Crosses 10,000 Units
Housing Development Advocacy Network (HDAN) hails Minister Ahmed Dangiwa’s transformative leadership and reforms reshaping Nigeria’s housing sector.
FG Halts Lagoon and Island C-of-O Approvals, Orders Resubmission to OSGOF
The Federal Government has suspended all pending and previously approved Certificates of Occupancy (C-of-O) for developments on Nigeria’s islands and lagoon areas.
FG Blocks MDAs from Issuing Contracts Unless Finance Ministry Signs Off
The Federal Government now requires MDAs to secure Finance Ministry approval before awarding contracts, aiming to boost transparency and payment efficiency.
MREIF Halves Down Payment to 10%, Expands Access to Homeownership in Nigeria
MREIF Halves Down Payment to 10%, Expands Access to Homeownership in Nigeria
EFCC Boss Urges Real Estate Developers to Prioritize Background Checks
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has issued a strong appeal to real estate developers across Nigeria to take customer verification seriously, as part of a broader effort to tackle money laundering within the sector.
Nigeria’s House Reps Demand Rapid Infrastructure Reform in Correctional Facilities
Members of the House of Representatives' Committee on Reformatory Institutions have called for an immediate and substantial upgrade of Nigeria’s correctional infrastructure.
Over 2 Million Jobs Targeted as FG Plans 77,400 New Homes Nationwide
In a bold move to tackle unemployment and deepen access to affordable housing, the Federal Government has announced the construction of 77,400 housing units under its Renewed Hope Social Housing Programme.
