The Building Collapse Prevention Guild (BCPG) has urged government agencies and stakeholders to adopt advanced equipment and modern technology to improve rescue operations during building collapse incidents in Nigeria. The …
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Effective Property Management for Maximized Returns
Our real estate journey has been comprehensive thus far. In Module 1, you mastered the foundational metrics of Cap Rate, NOI, and IRR, equipping you with the tools to assess …
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Financing Your Property Investment
The discerning investor, having meticulously applied the financial yardsticks of Cap Rate, NOI, and IRR (as explored in Module 1) and subsequently conducted a thorough market analysis to understand the …
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Pros and Cons of Gated Residential Estates in Nigeria
Gated residential estates have emerged as a powerful answer to dreams of a secure and comfortable home. These developments are not just houses; they are curated living environments. They offer …
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Lagos Raises Alarm Over Poor Building Approval Compliance Despite 5 Million Structures
The Lagos State Physical Planning Permit Authority has raised concern over the very low number of buildings in the state with official development approvals, despite the presence of more than …
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Lagos Government Sets 7am to 6pm Working Hours for Construction Sites, Warns Against Violations
The Lagos State Government has officially restricted working hours on all building construction sites across the state to between 7am and 6pm, Mondays to Saturdays, as part of efforts to …
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Netflix Invests Over $175 Million in Africa’s Film Industry, Boosting Jobs and Local Talent
Netflix, the American video streaming giant, has spent more than $175 million on film and TV production in Africa’s top three markets—South Africa, Nigeria, and Kenya—since it started operations on …
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Builders Council Chairman Laments Lack of Standards in Nigeria’s Facility Management Sector
The Chairman of the Council of Registered Builders of Nigeria (CORBON), Samson Opaluwah, has raised alarm over the gaps in policy, skills, and standardisation currently plaguing Nigeria’s facility management sector. …
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Lagos State selects three bidders for the construction of the Fourth Mainland Bridge
Lagos State has pruned its list of firms vying for the construction of the Fourth Mainland Bridge down to three as part of its broader push to fight grinding traffic …
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UM6P partner with Start-Up Nation Central to advance innovation and startup ecosystem in Morocco and Israel
A delegation from Morocco’s Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) visited Tel Aviv-based Start-Up Nation Central this week to advance innovation and startup ecosystems in both countries. The meeting follows the …