The Oyo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has intensified its reconciliation efforts, with top leaders and previously divided factions committing to a joint political front ahead of the 2027 general elections. The renewed commitment to unity emerged at a stakeholders’ and reconciliation meeting held at the party’s state secretariat in Oke-Ado, Ibadan, where leaders agreed that aligning all tendencies within the party is crucial for its readiness in the next electoral cycle. Senator Teslim Folarin, the APC governorship candidate in the 2023 elections, revealed after the meeting that the party has adopted a statewide peace mobilisation plan.…
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IntroductionLagos State, the commercial hub of Nigeria, is facing a significant housing deficit, estimated to be around 2.5 million units. The state’s rapid population growth, coupled with urbanization, has exacerbated the housing shortage, making it challenging for residents to access affordable housing. The government alone cannot bridge this gap, and private developers have become essential players in addressing the housing deficit. This article evaluates the contribution of private developers in bridging the housing deficit in Lagos State, highlighting the issues, solutions, and recommendations for future growth. Housing represents one of the basic human needs and has a plethora and profound…
Senator (Dr) Sharafadeen Alli (APC–Oyo South) has congratulated the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba (Dr) Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, on the conferment of an honourary doctorate degree by Lead City University, Ibadan. This is contained in a statement he personally signed and made available to newsmen on Thursday in Ibadan. The Olubadan received the Doctor of Science, Public Administration (Honoris Causa) in recognition of his contributions to leadership and public service. Alli, the Ekaarun Balogun of Ibadanland, described the honour as a deserving recognition of the traditional ruler’s towering contributions to governance, peace-building and community development. The lawmaker said that the prestigious…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday officially swore in retired General Christopher Gwabin Musa as Nigeria’s new Minister of Defence during a brief ceremony held at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. General Musa’s appointment follows the resignation of former Defence Minister Alhaji Mohammed Badaru Abubakar on Monday, December 1, 2025. His nomination was promptly transmitted to the Senate a day later, where it received accelerated screening and confirmation. Born in Sokoto in 1967, Musa was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant into the Nigerian Army in 1991 and went on to build a distinguished military career. He served as Chief of…
IntroductionMortgage housing finance is a critical component of the housing sector in Nigeria, as it enables individuals to acquire homes and improve their living standards. However, the development of mortgage housing finance in Nigeria has been slow, despite the country’s huge housing deficit. According to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), the country’s housing deficit stands at approximately N17 million units, with an estimated annual demand of 700,000 units. The mortgage industry’s inability to meet this demand is attributed to various challenges that hinder the growth of mortgage housing finance in Nigeria. An Evaluation of Housing/Mortgage Financing in NigeriaAn appraisal…
IntroductionLagos State, the commercial hub of Nigeria, is facing a significant housing deficit, estimated to be around 2.5 million units. The state’s rapid population growth, coupled with urbanisation, has exacerbated the housing shortage, making it challenging for residents to access affordable housing. Urban regeneration, a process of revitalising and redeveloping urban areas, has emerged as a viable tool for addressing the housing deficit in Lagos State.Urban regeneration involves the transformation of degraded or underutilised urban areas into vibrant, sustainable, and livable spaces. It encompasses a range of activities, including redevelopment, rehabilitation, and refurbishment of existing buildings, infrastructure, and public spaces.…
The Guild of Online Media Practitioners of Oyo State (GOMPOS) has alleged that there is a plot to disenfranchise its members from participating in the election of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Oyo Council, scheduled to hold on Tuesday, 9 December, 2025. The Guild, which is the officially recognised and duly inaugurated online chapel of the NUJ Oyo Council, stated this on Thursday in a release signed by its chairman, Comrade Femi Atoyebi and Secretary, Comrade Dapo Falade. GOMPOS demanded that the NUJ refund the sum of Seven Hundred and Fifty Thousand (₦750,000) Naira, being the sum 25 of…
Introduction: The Lagos State Government, through the Ministry of Lands, has embarked on an ambitious project to modernise its land administration system, known as the Aumentum Land Administration Solutions (ALAS). This initiative aims to address the challenges associated with land ownership, management, and transactions in Lagos State, Nigeria. The ALAS project seeks to leverage technology and innovative solutions to improve the efficiency, transparency, and security of land administration, thereby promoting economic growth, social stability, and sustainable development. Lagos State, with a population of over 21 million people, is one of the fastest-growing cities in the world. The state’s rapid urbanisation…
The atmosphere was thick with apprehension. Palpable fear filled the air. Even some government officials walked with trepidation. Everyone was cautious and most people had already mapped out an escape strategy in case things turned awry. Many, despite the presence of security officers, had their vehicles parked far away from the centre of action and had instructed their drivers to be set to speed off at the slightest sign of danger. The feeling was not out of place; the build up to last Wednesday’s meeting between Governor Seyi Makinde and Ido Local Government residents affected by the ongoing construction of…
There is a profound, almost cinematic irony at the core of Nigeria’s modern identity, a contradiction so sharp it feels scripted by a satirist. To an observer in London, New York, or Tokyo, Nigeria appears to be the most electrifying cultural force on the planet. Afrobeats artists no longer fill clubs; they sell out twenty-thousand-seat arenas at the O2 in London and Barclays Center in Brooklyn, commanding stages once dominated by Western pop royalty. Nigerian fashion designers set textures and silhouettes on global runways, redefining luxury for a changing demographic. Contemporary artists command six-figure sums at Art Basel and Frieze…