An in-depth investigation conducted by The Spectacle has uncovered deeply troubling conditions in the Family Homes Estate, a housing project that was built in 2022 during the administration of former Zamfara State Governor Bello Matawalle. The housing estate, designed to provide affordable accommodation for state workers, has instead left occupants facing numerous structural issues and […]
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Tinubu Approves Owner-Occupier Housing Scheme for FCT Judges
President Bola Tinubu has approved an owner-occupier housing scheme for judges serving in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). This initiative, aimed at enhancing the welfare of judicial officers, was announced by FCT Minister Nyesom Wike during the groundbreaking ceremony for a 40-unit Judges’ Quarters project in the Katampe District, Abuja, on Monday. The 40 housing […]
Zamfara Govt Allocates 50 Hectares for Housing Project
Zamfara State has allocated 50 hectares of land, free of charge, to support the Federal Government’s housing initiatives. This development was announced during a high-level meeting between Zamfara State Governor, Dr. Dauda Lawal, and the Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa. In his opening remarks, the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Dr. Marcus Ogunbiyi, commended […]
Kaduna Launches 200-Hectare Housing Project to Tackle Housing Deficit
Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, on Wednesday, officially launched a 200-hectare housing project in the New Millennium City, a venture in partnership with Urban Shelter, aimed at addressing the state’s pressing housing challenges. The groundbreaking ceremony, held at the Urban Shelter Estate in Millennium City, Chikun Local Government Area, was led by the Deputy Governor, […]
Gov Yusuf Offers Resettlement Allocations to Farmers in Kano Housing Project
Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State has commenced the distribution of resettlement allocation letters to farmers affected by the development of two new cities in the state. This initiative serves as compensation for those whose lands were acquired for the projects. According to a statement issued on Monday by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature, the […]
FG Sets 8-Week Deadline for National Housing Programme Allottees to Make Payments
The federal government has issued an eight-week ultimatum to the first batch of allottees under the National Housing Programme (NHP) to complete their payments or risk losing their allocations. This directive was announced by Marcus Ogunbiyi, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, in a statement released on Monday. Ogunbiyi emphasized […]
Amid Economic Downturn, FG Delivers Affordable Housing to Civil Servants
The federal government has provided affordable and quality housing through the Federal Integrated Staff Housing (FISH) programme. This initiative, managed by the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (OHCSF), aligns with the Federal Civil Service Strategy and Implementation Plan 2021-2025 (FCCSIP-25). Folasade Yemi Esan, Head of the Civil Service of […]
One Year Anniversary: FG, Lagos to Deliver 2,000 Housing Units
Lagos State Commissioner for Housing, Moruf Akinderu-Fatai, emphasized the government’s commitment to tackling the housing deficit by expediting the completion of ongoing housing projects throughout the state. Speaking during the Ministerial Briefing to mark the first year of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s second term, he highlighted collaborations with the Federal government on the Renewed Hope Housing […]
Fed Govt Distributes 8,925 Affordable Homes Across the Country
The Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development (FMHUD) has announced its plans to allocate 8,925 residences to eligible applicants across the country through the national housing programme. According to a statement by Dr. Marcus Ogunbiyi, the Permanent Secretary of FMHUD in Abuja, this allocation follows a thorough assessment of the criteria and procedures for […]
Jigawa Gov, Defense Minister Lay Foundation For 1500 Housing Estate Project In Dutse
From Abdullahi Idris, Dutse Governor Umar Namadi along with current minister for defense Badaru Abubakar have laid the foundation stone of 1500 housing estate in Dutse,the capital of Jigawa state with the view of addressing housing deficits and absolute commitment In bringing positive development to the state. Speaking at the ceremony,governor Umar namadi said it […]