Real Estate & Enviroment
Fears escalate over unending building collapse
The frequency of building collapse that has destroyed many lives and properties in Lagos State has continued to raise serious concern among residents, government and other stakeholders, despite concerted efforts to rid the environment of structural failure. DAYO AYEYEMI, writes. ... Read More »
Falana joins BCPG to eradicate building collapse
The scope of professionals under the umbrella body of the Building Collapse Prevention Guild (BCPG), has further been expanded as human right lawyer, Mr. Femi Falana, SAN, joined the fold as a member. Disclosing this during the meeting of the ... Read More »
Cases of building collapse are obvious work of quacks, others –NIOB boss
Mr. Chucks Omeife is the President of the Nigerian Institute of Building (NOIB). In this interview with DAYO AYEYEMI, he spoke extensively on the missing link towards eradication of building collapse, especially in Lagos where the menace is more rampant, ... Read More »
NCF demands proper implementation of Great Green Wall project
Commending the Federal Government for releasing N10 billion to jumpstart the implementation of the Great Green Wall project in the country, the Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) has demanded its proper implementation, suggesting conditions for effective operation of the scheme. The ... Read More »
LMDGP lifts Lagos community with multi-billion naira infrastructural projects
Quick intervention by the Lagos Metropolitan Development and Governance Project, LMDGP, to upgrade slum communities in Lagos is yielding positive results, no thanks to the various urban renewal projects such as roads, boreholes and schools dotting the landscape of Ijeshatedo/Itire ... Read More »
We have over 10,000 houses to demolish within Uyo –Edet
Uyo Capital City Development Authority last week said that it would not be lenient with the demolition of weak buildings and illegal structures within Uyo. Speaking with newsmen during the demolition exercise of a house at No. 76, Oron Road, ... Read More »
Stakeholders draw roadmap for sustainable environment
Issues of climate change, flooding, waste management and other critical environmental concerns, were highlights of the just concluded 9th National Council on Environment meeting. OLUFEMI ADEOSUN, who attended the meeting held at the T.S Tarka Foundation in the capital city ... Read More »
Affordable housing is almost impossible in Nigeria –Expert
Mr. Adebayo Akin-Omotuyi is the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Botmak Allied Investment. In this interview with STANLEY IHEDIGBO, he spoke on challenges of development of the real estate and other related issues. As an estate developer, what ... Read More »
Jonathan tasks surveyors on environmental challenges
President Goodluck Jonathan has urged Nigerian surveyors to come up with ideals that would help the country overcome its environmental challenges. The president made the call last week in Abuja during the opening ceremony of the 27th International Federation of ... Read More »
Congo seeks NEMA’s assistance on disaster management
The Democratic Republic of Congo (Brazzaville) has sought the assistance of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to improve on its disasters management strategies. The Congolese Minister of Social Affairs, Humanitarian Action and Solidarity Mrs Emilienne Raoul made the request ... Read More »
