The President of the Real Estate Development Association of Nigeria (REDAN), Mr. Aliyu Wamakko, has called on the Federal and state governments and all relevant stakeholders to actively engage in housing construction to stimulate the economy for overall national development. Wamakko, the 4th president of REDAN, who was sworn in February, said he was excited …read more →
Housing
Construction of Tower with World’s Longest Cantilever in Dubai Over 30% Complete
Construction works on One Za’abeel Tower, a two skyscraper building in Dubai with the world’s longest cantilever is over 30% complete. The two skyscrapers, Tower A and Tower B stand at 300m and 235m respectively over a total built-up area of 470,700 square meters and they are joined by a 228-meter steel bridge that will …read more →
FGN/NOVONE Social Housing Estate Ready for Acquisition
The Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of Novone Properties Limited, Arc. Ezekiel Nya-Etok has revealed that the phase one of the Social Housing Estate located at Ikot Ntuen Nsit opposite University of Uyo Teaching Hospital is ready for acquisition by interested members of the public. In a Press Release issued recently, the phase one of the Housing …read more →
Lagos State and Lagosians are culpable for the pipe-line explosion disaster in Abule Ado – Tony Alabi
As FG moves to reclaim Abule Ado from house owners An architect and expert in built environment, Dr Tony Alabi has declared that Lagos State and Lagosians are culpable for the pipe-line explosion disaster in Abule Ado having been involved in the approval processes that were not suitable for such locations. Also the problems of …read more →
Developers, Property Investors Decry Out Of Plan Distortions In Lekki/Lagos Master Plan
Developers of high-end properties in Government Reserved Areas (GRAs) have decried what they identified as the spate of inconsistencies and distortions that characterise the housing infrastructural development sector in Lagos They claimed that conflicting operating rules hamper the seamless operation of the sector and thus serving as a disincentive in an otherwise profitable sector. According …read more →
FGN/NOVONE Social Housing Estate Ready for Acquisition
The Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of Novone Properties Limited, Arc. Ezekiel Nya-Etok has revealed that the phase one of the Social Housing Estate located at Ikot Ntuen Nsit opposite University of Uyo Teaching Hospital is ready for acquisition by interested members of the public. In a Press Release issued last Wednesday by Arc. Ezekiel Nya-Etok, the …read more →
Urban regeneration: Sanwo-Olu visits Lagos Island sites
In line with the administration’s plan to embark on urban regeneration of identified communities in Lagos, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu early Saturday morning visited some locations in Lagos Island. The Governor, who was accompanied by the Deputy Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Honourable Sanni Eshinlokun and some members of the State Executive Council …read more →
Gov. Ugwuanyi constitutes Board of Enugu State Housing Development Corporation
Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State has constituted the board of Enugu State Housing Development Corporation (ESHDC), and appointed Justus Nwabueze Ugwu as Chairman. In a statement by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Simon Uchenna Ortuanya, Gov. Ugwuanyi reappointed Mr. Chukwuemelie Lambert Agu, as the General Manager/Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation. Members …read more →
NASS N37bn Renovation Budget: No Personal Gains for Lawmakers — Senate
Amidst mounting criticisms over the N37bn earmarked for the renovation of the Phase one section of the National Assembly, the Senate said, yesterday, that no Senator would derive personal gain from the project. It explained that the money would not be spent by the National Assembly, as it is the executive arm of government that …read more →
FEC approves new policy on public building maintenance, oil pipelines contracts
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved a new policy towards maintaining public buildings in the country. The Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, who announced this while briefing journalists at the end of the meeting, said the new maintenance policy and framework seeks to institutionalise a maintenance culture in Nigeria. He said …read more →