The Lagos State Government says it has refunded 145 subscribers of the Egan-Igando Mixed Housing Estate after they opted out of the housing scheme. This was confirmed by the Permanent Secretary of the Lagos State Ministry of Housing, Mr. Abdulhafis Toriola, in a statement released by the Chief Public Affairs Officer, Mr. Adesile Rufai, on Read More…
Housing
Beyond Brick and Mortar: Building Solutions for Lagos’ Invisible Citizens
On February 15, 2024, the Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, sparked controversy with his announcement to “clear” homeless communities residing under bridges across the city. The Governor, quoted by The Guardian on February 16, 2024, cited concerns about aesthetics, security, and traffic congestion as motivating factors, stating: “We cannot allow people to turn under Read More…
Federal Government launches 20,000 affordable housing project in Lagos
The Federal Government has unveiled plans to kick-start the construction of 20,000 affordable mass housing units under the Renewed Hope Cities and Estates project in Lagos State, marking a significant stride in President Bola Tinubu’s housing initiative. Dr. Markus Ogunbiyi, the Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, confirmed the development Read More…
Federal Government seeks 50 hectares of land from states to advance housing initiatives
The Federal Government has called on state governments to release 50 hectares of land to support its Renewed Cities Agenda, aimed at delivering housing solutions for citizens. Mr. Ahmed Dangiwa, the Minister of Housing and Urban Development, made this appeal during a courtesy visit by the Governor of Taraba, Dr. Agbu Kefas, in Abuja. Dangiwa Read More…
Housing Loan Board, developer engage with union on affordable housing for members
The Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Yaba Senior Staff Association has announced a partnership with the Federal Government Housing Loan Board (FGSHLB) and BROOKS Asset and Resources Ltd to provide members with low-cost homes. Speaking on the sidelines at the launch of the Senior Staff Association of University Teaching Hospital (SSAUTHRIAI) home ownership scheme held on Thursday Read More…
Alleged demolition: Lagos assembly invites Sanwo-Olu’s aides, landowners
After hearing that some homes in Jakande Estate, Eti-Osa, were going to be torn down, the Lagos State House of Assembly invited Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s officers and a few landowners. The two officers are Mr. Moruf Akinderu-Fatai, Commissioner for Housing, and Mr. Oluwatobi Lawal, Managing Director of Lagos Building Investments Company (LBIC). This was announced Read More…
Lagos government threatens to sue stubborn developers
A Lagos State official announced on Tuesday that it would file a lawsuit against obstinate developers who routinely disregard physical planning regulations and violate government seals. This was stated by Mr. Kehinde Osinaike, General Manager of the Lagos State Physical Planning Permit Authority (LASPPPA), during an enforcement operation of the authority on Kusenla Way, Ikate Read More…
Lagos is a choice place to invest in real estate — LASG
Lagos State is a top destination for real estate investors and investees, according to Mrs. Toke Benson-Awoyinka, special adviser to Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on housing. This was said by Benson-Awoyinka during a presentation at the Second Edition Stakeholders Summit of the Real Estate Developers Association of Nigeria (REDAN), Lagos State Chapter, which took Read More…
Sanwo-Olu tasks NIOB on mass housing delivery
The governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, urged professional builders on Wednesday to take advantage of numerous opportunities in the state to aid in the construction of affordable mass housing. This was said by Mr. Adebayo Odusanya, Permanent Secretary, Office of Works who represented Sanwo-Olu at the 31st Lagos Builders’ Conference, which was held Read More…
Fashola presses directors on practical methods of land administration and management
Mr. Babatunde Fashola (SAN), the Minister of Works and Housing, has encouraged Directors of Lands at the Federal and State levels to give answers to problems impeding land management and administration nationally. At the 27th Conference of Directors of Lands in the Federal, States, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs), which is taking place in Abuja on Read More…