The Lagos State Government has warned estate agents and property managers to desist from illegal and excessive charges that go against the state’s real estate laws, while promising support for …
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Town Planners Lament 30-Year Delay in Setting Up Planning Commission
The Nigerian Institute of Town Planners (NITP) has raised alarm over the failure of the Federal Government to establish the National Urban and Regional Planning Commission, 30 years after it …
Stakeholders in Nigeria’s real estate industry have raised concerns over the sector’s underperformance, blaming it largely on poor regulation and lack of accountability. This was discussed during the 45th anniversary …
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FG Slashes Gas Price for Power Companies as ₦4.7tn Debt Threatens Electricity Supply
The Federal Government has reduced the price of natural gas supplied to power generation companies in a move to ease the financial burden affecting the electricity sector. This new pricing …
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Delay Hits $700m Lagos Port Rehabilitation Project Despite Secured Loan
The much-anticipated $700 million port rehabilitation project for Apapa and Tincan Island Ports in Lagos, which was expected to begin in the second quarter of 2025, has been delayed once …
The insurance team of the Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG) is making moves to understand more about energy and special risk insurance policies, especially as the energy sector continues to …
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PCC, PTAD Join Hands to Solve Pension Complaints, Educate Retirees
The Public Complaints Commission (PCC) has promised to support the Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD) in creating more awareness among pensioners under the old Defined Benefit Scheme. This move is …
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Nigeria’s Crude Oil Output Drops Again As Prices Fall, Budget Under Threat
Nigeria’s daily crude oil production has dropped again in March 2025, raising more concerns about the country’s ability to meet its budget plans for the year. This is coming at …
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Ethiopian Economists Urge Transparent Forex Market to Control Rising Inflation
Economists under the Ethiopian Economics Association have advised the government to increase transparency in the foreign exchange market to help reduce the steady fall of the Ethiopian Birr. They warned …
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Trump Pauses Tariff Hikes for 90 Days—China Excluded
United States President Donald Trump has announced a temporary suspension of increased trade tariffs for all countries except China. The pause, which will last for 90 days, was made public …