FG in talks with AfDB, World Bank to raise N800 million for mass housing
The Federal Government has commenced negotiation with the African Development Bank AfDB, the World Bank and other financial institutions with a view to raising over N800 million to fund the construction of affordable housing for Nigerians.
Quality control as solution to building collapse — Expert
The rate of mortality resulting from building collapse in Nigeria has become increasingly alarming. Every now and then, there are reports of one building collapse or another. A report by the Federal Ministry of Power, Works and Housing, showed that over fifty-four cases of collapsed buildings were recorded in 2017 across the country. In the years before that, there were some building collapses as well. There were thirty-three building collapse in Lagos and twenty-two in Abuja in 2012; seventeen building collapses in Lagos and twenty in Abuja in 2013, thirteen building collapse in Lagos and two in Abuja in 2014.This year, 2018, isn’t any better in-terms of building collapse. Just a few weeks ago, an Abuja building collapsed which claimed one life and left several injured.
Buhari directs banks to fund entertainers
President Muhammadu Buhari has directed the immediate provision of working capital to members of the nation’s entertainment industry by the Bank of Industry and the Nigeria Export–Import Bank.
Court of Appeal strikes out FG’s appeal against retired Justice Ademola, others
The Court of Appeal on Monday in Abuja struck out an appeal filed by the Federal Government challenging the discharge of Justice Adeniyi Ademla, his wife Olubowale, and Joe Agi (SAN), from answering fraud charges.
Breaking: Lecturers walk out of meeting with FG delegation
THE negotiations between Federal Government and Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Monday ended in deadlock again.
My minister of youths will be less than 30yrs old – Atiku
Former Vice President and Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Atiku Abubakar, has assured youths in the country that his Minister of Youths will be less than 30 years of age, if he is elected president of Nigeria.
I have nothing to do with Buhari’s failure, Jonathan replies Garba Shehu
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has said that he has nothing to do with President Muhammdau Buhari’s failure in appointment of ministers early enough to inspire confidence in investors.
Man Utd draw PSG in Champions League, Liverpool to face Bayern Munich
Manchester United has drawn Paris Saint-Germain in the last 16 of the Champions League, while Liverpool will face Bayern Munich and Tottenham will take on Borussia Dortmund.
Boy, 3, seeks N1.3m for corrective limb surgery
At the age of three, Isaac Oluwanifemi Edo is yet to walk, no thanks to a congenital disease known as clubfoot.
Corruption : FG writes UK Crime Commission, wants five Senators probed
The Special Presidential Investigative Panel on the Recovery of Public Property SPIP said it has written the National Crime Commission of the United Kingdom UK to assist in the investigation of five senators with properties in the UK and the British Virgin Islands.
Gridlock: Intensify traffic control on Lagos roads LSHA tells Ambode
As part of measure to ease traffic gridlock in the state during the yuletide season, the Lagos State House of Assembly, LSHA has asked Governor Akinwunmi Ambode to intensify traffic control on Lagos roads by delegating special traffic officials including the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA, and Vehicle Inspection Service, VIS, to take control of major roads in the state.
