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Ondo, FG partner to construct 1,000 housing units — Commissioner
Mr Akinwumi Sowore, Ondo State Commissioner for Lands and Housing, says the state government has partnered with the Federal Government (FG) to construct 1,000 housing units across the state. Sowore made the disclosure on Thursday in Akure during a media parley organised by the Commissioner for Information, Mr Wale Akinlosotu, for state government officials to give stewardship of their offices.…
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Army housing scheme will improve welfare of personnel- COAS
Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), says the essence of the Affordable Home Ownership Option for All Soldiers (AHOOAS) scheme, is to improve the welfare of personnel. Lagbaja stated this at the foundation laying ceremony of the scheme in Nsit Atai/Uruan Local Government Area, Akwa Ibom on Friday. The army chief said that the housing scheme was…
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Lagos govt. hands over certificates to housing scheme owners
The Lagos State Government on Thursday handed over certificates to owners of its housing scheme, who had completed their mortgage payments. Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu said that the state would continue to make home ownership a priority by collaborating with the private sector to provide affordable housing. Sanwo-Olu was speaking at the ceremony organised by the Lagos State Mortgage Board (LSMB)…
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KDSG moves to bridge housing deficit with 200-hectare housing project
The Kaduna State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to addressing the housing deficit with the launch of a new 200-hectare housing project in Millennium City. Gov. Uba Sani, represented by his Deputy Governor, Dr Hadiza Balarabe, on Wednesday, emphasised that the initiative was a key component of the government’s broader strategy to provide affordable housing for residents of the state.…
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FG inaugurates board for effective, affordable housing operations
The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa, on Tuesday inaugurated the Estate Surveyors and Valuers’ Registration Board of Nigeria (ESVARBON) for effective operations and affordable housing. Dangiwa, while inaugurating the 22-member professional body in Abuja, said that it was necessary due to the expiration of terms of several of the board members, which has led to a shortage…
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University workers, students to benefit from FMBN’s housing loan scheme
The Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN), says it is planning to finance the construction of student hostels and staff quarters for university workers to enable them benefit from its loan scheme. Its Managing Director, Mr Shehu Osidi, said this at the ongoing 2024 FMBN Management Retreat on Monday. The theme of the Retreat is “Improving Efficiency and Customer Service…
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FG partners Shelter Afrique to deliver 5000 housing units
The Federal Government has entered into partnership with Shelter Afrique Development (ShafDB) to deliver 5000 housing units as part of effort to provide housing for Nigerians. The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa, made this known while briefing on the achievements of the ministry within one year in office. “Under the partnership, the Pan-African housing institution will support…
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FG moves to establish national housing data centre, inaugurates committee
The Federal Government has inaugurated a Joint Steering Committee on the National Housing Data Centre to develop and implement a blueprint for ensuring transparency and ease of access to housing data. The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa, inaugurated the centre on Tuesday in Abuja. Dangiwa said that the centre would be useful for policy and decision-making towards…
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Sanwo-Olu inaugurates 170 housing units in Agboyi-Ketu
Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State on Friday inaugurated 170 Units of apartments, delivered by Agboyi-Ketu Local Council Development Area (LCDA). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the apartments ,in Raymond Estate and Sterling Heights, were delivered by the council in collaboration with the private sector (Ostia Homes and Sterling Bank). Speaking at the inauguration, Sanwo-Olu, who commended…
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National Housing Programme: FG gives allottees 8 weeks to complete payment
The Federal Government has given the first batch allottees of the National Housing programme(NHP), eight weeks to complete their payments or forfeit their allocations. Dr Marcus Ogunbiyi, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Housing and Urban Development disclosed this in a statement on Monday in Abuja. In the statement signed by Mr Salisu Haiba, Director, Press and Public Relations in the Ministry, …
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National Housing Programme: FG gives allottees 8 weeks to complete payment
The Federal Government has given the first batch allottees of the National Housing programme(NHP), eight weeks to complete their payments or forfeit their allocations. Dr Marcus Ogunbiyi, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Housing and Urban Development disclosed this in a statement on Monday in Abuja. In the statement signed by Mr Salisu Haiba, Director, Press and Public Relations in the Ministry, …
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Lagos official wins housing commissioner of the year award
Lagos State Commissioner for Housing, Mr Moruf Akinderu-Fatai, has been awarded the Commissioner of the Year. The commissioner won the award at the 18th Africa International Housing Show in Abuja. Mr Adesile Rufai, the Chief Public Affairs Officer in Lagos State Ministry of Housing,  announced this in a statement on Friday in Lagos. According to Rufai, the award ceremony took…
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Senate pledges support for renewed hope housing, seeks more funding
The Senate Committee on Housing and Urban Development, has pledged support to the Renewed Hope Housing Agenda under the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development and called for more funding. The Chairman of the committee, Sen. Aminu Tambuwal, said this during an oversight visit to the ministry on Wednesday in Abuja. Tambuwal said the oversight was necessary in order to…
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Reps back N500bn allocation to housing ministry
The House Committee on Housing and Habitat said, increasing the budgetary allocation of the Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development to N500 billion would reduce housing deficit in Nigeria. The Chairman of the Committee, Hon. Abdulmumin Jibrin made this known during the committee’s oversight function to the Ministry on Thursday in Abuja. Jibrin said that the budget, when increased,…
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FG begins construction of 2000 housing units in 8 states
The Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development has begun the second leg groundbreaking exercise of the Renewed Hope Housing Programme to construct 2000 houses in eight states. The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, made this known in a statement signed by Mr Badamasi Haiba, Director, Information and Public Relations . Dangiwa said that the 2000…
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FG begins construction of 250 housing units in Ibadan
The Federal Government on Tuesday performed the ground-breaking of the construction of 250 housing units, tagged: Renewed Hope Estate, in Ibadan. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the estate was situated at the defunct Inland Container Dry Port, Erunmu, Ibadan. Speaking at the occasion, Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Mr Armed Dangiwa, warned contractors handling the projects…
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FG begins 250-unit Renewed Hope housing estate in Lafia
The Federal Government has commenced the construction of 250-unit housing estate for civil servants in Azuba community near Lafia, Nasarawa State, under the Renewed Hope agenda of President Bola Tinubu. Arc. Ahmed Dangiwa, Minister of Housing and Urban Development, said at the groundbreaking ceremony on Saturday, that the estate project comprised of 50 one-bedroom, 150 two-bedroom, and 50 three-bedroom semi-detached…
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