Housing
Stay updated with the latest housing news, real estate trends, and property market insights from across Africa and beyond. Afri-Global News’ Housing category covers affordable housing initiatives, government housing policies, real estate investment opportunities, rent and mortgage trends, urban development projects, and the challenges facing homeownership in Africa.
Housing
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...
Housing
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...
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Government Invests $200M in Māori Housing, 463 Affordable Homes Approved
One year after the Government’s $200 million investment to boost affordable rental housing for whānau Māori, significant progress is being achieved. Associate Housing Minister Tama Potaka reported 463 homes approved across 11 Māori-led housing projects, with 392 homes contracted...
Housing
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...
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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...