Material costs soar—dream of home slips away Renewed Hope housing still out of reach for many Mortgage barriers and policy gaps deepen the crunch Nigeria’s housing crisis deepens as soaring building costs put homeownership beyond reach for most workers. According to a report by Eko Hot Blog, these escalating prices are forcing many Nigerians to … Read more
The Lagos State Government has announced its commitment to adopting a new Building Code in the coming year, aimed at achieving high-performance standards necessary for Lagos to become a sustainable and Smart City. EKO HOT BLOG reports that this initiative was revealed at the Lagos State Executive Council Retreat on the Domestication of the Lagos … Read more
The Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Obafemi Hamzat, has voiced concerns about the imminent risk of submersion due to climate change. Speaking at a Strategic Management Meeting organized by the Lagos State Ministry of Justice, which included various Ministries, Departments, Agencies (MDAs), and stakeholders, he warned that Lagos could face the same sinking fate as … Read more
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has reaffirmed his commitment to reviewing and upgrading the Abuja master plan. Wike made this declaration during a visit from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) team in Abuja on Tuesday. He explained that the project, titled the Review and Upgrading of the Integrated Urban … Read more
City’s Flood Rescue Mission Intensifies No Exception for Government Officials’ Buildings Safeguarding Vital Infrastructure a Priority Eko Hot Blog reports that in a bold move, Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has declared that no building obstructing the city’s drainage system will be spared, regardless of ownership. This initiative aims to mitigate flooding and protect the … Read more
Gas Explosion: Assembly Calls For Strict Regulation For Siting Gas Shop In Lagos. Ministries of Physical Planning, Urban Development, and Special Duties tasked to enhance protection measures. Concerns raised over proliferation of gas shops; Lagos State Safety Agency urged to enforce laws rigorously. EKO HOT BLOG reports that After a recent gas explosion in the Ajeromi/Ifelodun … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State Government has refuted a claim that it has signed an agreement to start the construction of the proposed green rail line. Recall that in 2021, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu announced that the state government would construct a green rail line at the Lekki Free Trade Zone to complement the … Read more