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Firm seals China deal for $200m construction investment

Firm seals China deal for $200m construction investment

By Henry Ojelu A Nigerian construction and real estate development company, Haman & Foreman Construction, has entered into a collaboration with China-based Shanghai Zenith Mineral Co. Ltd. to attract more than $200 million in funding, machinery and technical expertise into Nigeria’s construction industry. The partnership, according to information made available to Vanguard, is expected to […]

Handler targets Nigeria’s rental headaches with tenant-to-tenant platform

Handler targets Nigeria’s rental headaches with tenant-to-tenant platform

As Nigerians continue to contend with high rents, inspection charges, agency fees and difficulty identifying genuine properties, Nigerian housing platform Handler.ng is adopting a tenant-to-tenant approach to house hunting. Through its Peer2Peer service, the platform allows tenants moving out of their apartments to list the properties for prospective renters. Interested tenants can view the listings, […]

Poverty weakens democratic choice, says sociologist

Poverty weakens democratic choice, says sociologist

…Abubakar urges Nigeria to rethink policy framework By Our Reporter Poverty and economic insecurity are weakening citizens’ ability to make independent political choices and demand accountability from leaders, sociologist Dr Ibrahim Abubakar has said. Abubakar, of the Department of Sociology, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, made the submission at a conclave organised by the Cachet Community. […]

Orianzi builds governance model for independent fashion

Orianzi builds governance model for independent fashion

Lagos-based fashion entrepreneur and creative director of Orianzi Atelier, Oluwakemi Jejeloye Orianzi, is developing an enterprise governance model aimed at strengthening operational standards within independent fashion businesses. Orianzi, whose fashion house operates between Lagos, other Nigerian cities and Milton Keynes in the United Kingdom, has incorporated formal compliance and quality-control processes into the company’s operations. […]