Egypt’s Ministry of Housing has announced the start of official steps to implement the new “old rent” law, with a focus on Article 8, which defines the rights and responsibilities …
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FG Reaffirms Commitment to Affordable Housing Under Renewed Hope Programme
Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, has reiterated the Federal Government’s dedication to delivering affordable and dignified housing for Nigerians through the Renewed Hope Housing Programme of …
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DevelopmentEconomyHousingInfrastructureInternational RelationsNigeriaUrban Development
Nigeria Explores Kuwait Fund Partnership for Housing and Urban Development
The Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development is seeking partnership opportunities with the Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development (KFAED) to boost infrastructure projects that will support affordable housing …
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GovernanceHousingHuman RightsInfrastructureUrban DevelopmentWater & Sanitation
Harare Pushes Ahead with Smart Water Meters Amidst Resident Opposition
Harare Mayor Jacob Mafume has announced that the city is moving full steam ahead with its smart water meter project, despite resistance from residents who say the plan could deny …
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BankingEastern AfricaFinance & ServicesHousingReal EstateUrban Development
Absa Bank Pledges KShs 4 Billion to Support Affordable Housing in Kenya
Absa Bank Kenya has increased its financial commitment to the affordable housing sector with a new pledge of KShs 4 billion to support home loans for individuals. This represents a …
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Nigerian Innovator Pushes Cargo Container Homes to Solve Housing Deficit
A Nigerian construction expert, Oludare Gbenga, has proposed the use of disused cargo containers as an affordable solution to the country’s massive housing shortage. Gbenga, who is the founder of …
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NHE Offers 2,500 Plots for Low-Income Housing Across Namibia
The National Housing Enterprise (NHE) in Namibia has announced the release of 2,500 serviced plots across the country to support the National Informal Settlement Upgrading Project (ISUP), a government-backed initiative …
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Nigeria Announces N70 bn Urban Housing Fund to Reduce Deficit
The Federal Government of Nigeria has raised over N70 billion to fund large-scale housing developments across urban centres in the country, using Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) as a major source of …
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Business and EconomyDevelopmentDiasporaHousingReal Estate
FMBN Offers Mortgage Loan to Nigerians in Diaspora
The Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN) has introduced a special mortgage loan for Nigerians living abroad. The new product, called the Diaspora Mortgage Loan, was officially launched by the …