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Deji Adeyanju Urges President Tinubu to Declare State of Emergency Over Nigeria’s Housing Crisis
Lawyer Deji Adeyanju has called on President Tinubu to declare a state of emergency in the housing sector, citing unfair rental practices and extreme financial exploitation facing Nigerian tenants.
Government Increases Mortgage Loan Cap to ₦85 Million to Boost Homeownership
Dr. Muttaqha Rabe Darma announced that the government has raised the mortgage loan ceiling to ₦85 million and is introducing new regulatory policies to protect homebuyers and improve the housing sector.
Online searches for pet-friendly rentals decline following legal updates
Searches for pet-friendly rental properties on Rightmove have dropped by over 50% following the implementation of the Renters' Rights Act in England.
Housing Secretary Rejects Rent Regulation Plans for England
Housing Secretary Angela Rayner has clarified that the government will not implement rent controls in England, emphasizing that current legislation already provides necessary protections for tenants.
Enugu State Government Authorizes Broad Infrastructure and Tourism Initiatives
The Enugu State Government has announced a series of massive development projects, including new housing estates, major road construction, and significant tourism initiatives like the Ovu Lake Golf Resort and a new cable car system.
Femi Falana challenges federal government over preferential housing for judges
Senior Advocate Femi Falana plans to sue the federal government, arguing that providing luxury homes exclusively to judges while neglecting other public servants is discriminatory and unconstitutional.
Femi Falana Questions Legality of Federal Government Housing Gifts to Judges
Legal expert Femi Falana has condemned the Federal Government for gifting houses to judges, demanding a legal justification and calling for equal housing support for other public workers.
Tinubu Vows Judicial Budget Remains Secure Despite Housing Initiatives
President Bola Tinubu has assured that housing projects for judges will not compromise judicial budgets or influence, arguing that comfortable living conditions are essential for maintaining an independent judiciary.
Wike Announces Owner-Occupier Plan for New FCT Judges’ Residences
Minister Nyesom Wike stated that new housing for FCT judges will be distributed on an owner-occupier basis, pending approval from President Tinubu and the Attorney General.
Will Andy Burnham abolish stamp duty as Prime Minister?
As Andy Burnham prepares for office, he faces complex decisions on whether to reform property taxes like stamp duty, a move experts say is economically sound but politically fraught.