Africa

Air Marshal Aneke Commissions Modern Housing, Sports Complex for NAF Personnel in Lagos

The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Aneke, has inaugurated new accommodation and a multipurpose sports complex for Nigerian Air Force (NAF) personnel at 055 NAFCAMP, Legico Barracks, Victoria Island, Lagos. The facilities include two blocks of...

Rivers Landlord Arrested for Removing Tenant’s Roof, Pregnant Woman and Children Exposed

The Rivers State Police Command has arrested a Ghanaian landlord, Frimpong Samuel, for allegedly removing the roof of his tenant’s apartment, Mr. Anozie Tochukwu, in Obio/Akpor LGA. The incident occurred at No. 7 Chief Chike Street, NTA Road, Mgbuoba, after...

Wike Defends FG Housing Projects for Judges, Denies Allegations of Influence

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has dismissed claims that the Federal Government’s ongoing housing projects for the judiciary are meant to influence judges, describing such allegations as unfounded. Wike spoke on Thursday in Abuja after inspecting...

Osinbajo Urges Infrastructure-First Approach to Solve Nigeria’s Housing Crisis

Former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo (SAN) has called on governments at all levels to adopt an infrastructure-first approach to housing delivery, stressing that Nigeria’s housing crisis stems from weak political will and institutional failures rather than a lack of...

Nigeria’s 20 Million Housing Gap Demands Urgent Reform, Ashiru Warns

Chairman of Odua Investment Company Limited, Bimbo Ashiru, has urged federal and state authorities to introduce stronger housing policies and deepen public-private partnerships to tackle Nigeria’s estimated 20 million housing deficit. Ashiru made the call in Lagos at the Wemabod...

Soaring Rents Are Forcing Nigerians Out of Major Cities

Nigeria’s largest cities are pricing out the very people who keep them running. In Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt and other urban centres, rent increases have accelerated beyond wage growth. Landlords raise prices sharply. Estate agents impose multiple fees. Families struggle...

Niger Revokes Licences of Truckers Refusing Fuel Deliveries to Mali

Niger has revoked the licences of about 30 transport operators and truck drivers who refused to transport fuel to neighbouring Mali, which is grappling with shortages caused by a jihadist blockade. The move comes as Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso—three...

Jacob Zuma’s Name Appears in Newly Released Epstein Documents

Former South African President Jacob Zuma has been mentioned in a newly released batch of documents linked to late US financier Jeffrey Epstein. The records include email exchanges that refer to a private dinner allegedly organised at the Ritz Hotel...

Severe Flooding Forces Mass Evacuations as Heavy Rains Batter Northern Morocco

More than 50,000 residents have been displaced across northern Morocco after days of intense rainfall and severe weather triggered widespread flooding in several provinces, according to the country’s interior ministry. The evacuations began on Friday, with Larache province bearing the...

Africa loses $15bn yearly exporting crude, gas — APPO

Africa forfeits about $15 billion every year by exporting most of its crude oil and natural gas instead of refining and processing them locally, the African Petroleum Producers Organisation (APPO) has said. APPO Secretary-General Farid Ghazali disclosed this at the...

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CLEAR FOR TAKEOFF 03 – THE CUSTOMER IS NOT ALWAYS RIGHT, BUT THEY SHOULD BE HEARD

There is a familiar saying in business, "The customer is always right." Nice idea but slightly more complicated in...