This week in Real Estate
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The Benue State Government has launched the construction of a 1,080-unit housing estate in Makurdi, a project designed to reduce the city’s housing deficit and provide more affordable accommodation options.
LAGOS
The Lagos State Government has ordered the immediate suspension of all ongoing and planned land reclamation projects, citing the environmental and social risks posed by unregulated developments across the state.
ABUJA
The President of the Nigerian Institute of Town Planners (NITP), Dr. Chime Ogbonna, has urged the federal government to fully implement the Nigerian Urban and Regional Planning Law.
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FG Moves to Develop Building Materials Hub on 200 Hectares in Lekki Free Trade Zone
The Federal Government has acquired 200 hectares of land within the Lekki Free Trade Zone to establish a dedicated Building Materials Hub, aiming to reduce construction costs.
FG Reconstitutes National Building Code Advisory Committee, Names 21-Member Panel
The Federal Government has reconstituted and inaugurated the National Building Code Advisory Committee (NBCAC) to strengthen building-standards enforcement and curb structural failures nationwide.
FCTA Demolishes Over 1,000 Illegal Shanties Along Karsana Road Corridor in Abuja
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has commenced the demolition of more than 1,000 illegal shanties along the Karsana road corridor in Abuja.
Renewed Hope Agenda: Housing Incentives for Civil Servants Under Scrutiny
The call for civil servants to receive at least a 50 percent housing incentive has gained momentum as stakeholders question whether the Federal Government’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
Lagos Government to Regulate Beach Houses in Ibeshe and Ilashe Coastal Corridor
Lagos State has announced plans to regulate the growing number of beach houses and hospitality developments along the Ibeshe–Ilashe coastal corridor, citing environmental, safety, and land-use concerns.
Housing Ministry Launches New Fraud Reporting Portal and Oversight System to Secure Real Estate
The Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development has officially launched a Housing Fraud Reporting Portal, enabling citizens to report and monitor fraudulent practices in the real estate sector.
Lagos Reviews Tenancy Law to Address Rent Demands and Agency Fees
Lagos State Government has revised its tenancy regulations in a bid to curb rising rent demands, multiple agency charges, and other practices burdening tenants across the state.
Federal Government Commences Phase 2B Access Road for Second Niger Bridge
The Federal Government has commenced construction of the Phase 2B access road to the Second Niger Bridge, a critical infrastructure project designed to ease transportation.
FG Clarifies How New Housing Programme Breaks From Past Models
The Federal Government has distinguished its current housing initiative from previous efforts by delivering stronger outcomes through strategic partnerships.
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.