BENIN – EDO State branch of the Nigerian Institute of Architects (NIA), has attributed the various environmental problems confronting the State, especially the Capital City of Benin to the improper use of professionals by the state government just as the body lamented that there was no single Architect in the Ministry of Lands, Survey and Housing.

ENUGU — SCIENTISTS working on a trans-disciplinary platform have raised an alarm over the devastating effects of the growing scourge of climate change in Africa, especially in Nigeria.

Apparently not deterred by the heavy rains, the Lagos State Public Works Corporation (LSPWC) said last week that it is working hard to meet its target of making Lagos roads potholes-free by next year.

The prices of housing in Dubai have grown by more than 2 percent in six months, according to results of latest global house price survey.

Returnee Commissioner for Environment in Lagos State, Mr. Tunji Bello has pledged speedy completion of all projects commenced by his predecessor, Dr Muiz Banire. Mr Bello who served as Environment Commissioner in the Tinubu administration, declared that the state has zero tolerance for abandoned projects.

The International Real Estate Federation, FIABCI, Nigerian Chapter, will tomorrow, hold a one-day seminar on “property taxation in Nigeria” at the Golden Gate Restaurant, Ikoyi, Lagos.

AFTER many years of stunted growth as a state capital, Awka, the blacksmith city lying midway between the commercial city of Onitsha and Enugu in the South Eastern Nigeria, is beginning to take the shape of a real urban town, thanks to the new Ngozika Housing estate located north of the city.

Many Nigerian tenants are living in coffins called houses which they purchased with their own money. Quite a number of these buildings, particularly those ones that are done by developers are deathtraps.

Distressed by the unrestricted influx of expatriates into the construction industry and the capital flight that goes with it, consulting engineers in the country have called on the Federal Government to extend the implementation of the Local Content Act to the nation’s construction sector.

Moulds are simple, microscopic organisms that can grow virtually anywhere, both in homes and outdoors. Along with mushrooms, yeasts, and mildew, moulds are classified as fungi.

Roof repairs are often made after the damage has been done; however, if you keep up on routine roof maintenance you can avoid unnecessary damage altogether.

There is nothing better than transforming a dull or old property into something completely fresh using your own creative ideas. There are several materials which can help you turn a boring wall into a wonderful aesthetic feature. Such materials include PVC, timber, cement and cladding stones.

Messrs Ibile Holdings Limited, the investment company of the Lagos State Government which ventured into real estate development following the crash in the stock market, has given the property market in the Lekki axis a boost with the construction of 46 units of luxury houses in the highbrow neighbourhood.

Although all aspects of the home require furnishing, some areas are too important to be neglected. This is because of the significant roles they play in enhancing the beauty of the home

Still disturbed by the ravaging flood that swept away Ajegunle community and its environs last year following the release of water from Ogun/Oshun River , the Lagos State Government has commenced measures to put the impeding flood under control.