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Housing Minister Pledges Support For Army Post-Service Housing Development

Taiwo Ajayi -
The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Engr. Muttaqha Rabe Darma, has pledged the Federal Government’s support for the Nigerian Army Post Service Housing Development programme.The Minister made the commitment when he received the Managing Director and Chief Executive...
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Flood Alert: Over 8,000 Communities, 4,500 Schools at Risk in 15 States

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……NiHSA urges state governments to relocate vulnerable residents as rising river levels threaten communities and critical infrastructure. More than 8,000 communities and 4,500 schools across 15 Nigerian states are at risk of flooding between September 19 and 25, 2026, the...
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Abuja Flooding Raises Fresh Master Plan Concerns

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Recurring flooding across parts of the Federal Capital Territory has renewed concerns about the implementation of Abuja’s master plan, drainage infrastructure and land allocation processes. Heavy rainfall on September 1 affected major routes, including the Airport Road and Lugbe axis,...
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National Assembly Plans Real Estate Regulation Summit

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.....Stakeholders are expected to discuss stronger consumer protection, developer oversight and a proposed framework for regulating Nigeria’s property market. The National Assembly is planning a national stakeholders’ engagement on real estate regulation as policymakers seek stronger oversight of Nigeria’s property...
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Two Children Feared Dead as Flood Destroys Homes in Jigawa Community

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Two children are feared dead after heavy rainfall caused flooding and building collapses in Gandun Sarki community, Malam Madori Local Government Area of Jigawa State.The downpour lasted for more than an hour on Thursday night. Consequently, several homes collapsed...
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Julius Berger, Enactus Nigeria Back Young Innovators With Sustainable Construction Ideas

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Julius Berger Nigeria Plc has strengthened its partnership with Enactus Nigeria to support young innovators developing sustainable solutions for Nigeria's construction sector.The collaboration forms part of the Julius Berger Innovation Challenge (JBIC) 2026 Mentorship Programme. The initiative gives students...
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Tinubu Dissolves Property Privatization Committee

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President Bola Tinubu on Thursday approved the immediate dissolution of the Presidential Implementation Committee on the Alienation of Federal Government Properties, a 25-year-old body established under former President Olusegun Obasanjo. He also transferred all its functions to the Attorney-General...
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Atiku Criticises Tinubu Over Domestic Borrowing Despite ₦7.98tr Oil Windfall

Gomi Gamaliel -
Former Vice President of Nigeria and Presidential Candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has criticized the Bola Tinubu-led administration over its unprecedented domestic borrowing despite the significant windfall accruing from high  international crude oil prices.In a statement...
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JUST IN: Tinubu Appoints Fayose REA Chairman, Names 25 Others

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President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of 26 persons into the boards and leadership of 10 federal government agencies and commissions, including former Ekiti State Governor, Ayo Fayose, as Chairman of the Rural Electrification Agency.The appointments, which take...
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Badejo-Okusanya Emerges 33rd NBA President

Prince Folorunsho Adegoke -
Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, has emerged as the 33rd President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) after winning the association’s 2026 national officers’ election.The Electoral Committee of the Nigerian Bar Association (ECNBA) announced the result at the...
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Fuel From South Korea Shipped to Russia via Sanctioned Tankers Amid Ukraine War

Investigation reveals over 176,000 tonnes of fuel exported from South Korean ports to Russia's far east using shadow fleet...