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Kisumu sets the stage for premier housing conference
The Standard
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When President William Ruto inspected the construction progress of an Affordable Housing Project in Kisumu County. [Michael Mute, Standard] All roads lead to Kisumu as the county prepares for the 4th Kenya Affordable Housing Conference (KAHC...
FG directs FMBN to partner with governors on housing projects to boost homeownership
Nairametrics
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August 1, 2025
The Federal Government has directed the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN) to work with state governors on bankable projects under the Renewed Hope housing campaign to expand homeownership and reduce the nation’s housing deficit. Housing and...
Fire Guts Shops, Destroys Property In Ogbomoso
Sahara Reporters
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According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the fire outbreak affected six out of ten locked-up shops in the area. Properties worth millions of naira were destroyed on Thursday when fire engulfed six shops in the Ile-Ewe, Sawmill area of...
3,500 jobs at risk at ArcelorMittal South Africa's steel operations
Zawya
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ArcelorMittal South Africa said it is still on track to close its loss-making long steel operations in September, as talks with the government have not provided a solution. The steelmaker also posted a half-year headline loss of R1.014bn, slightly...
FG To Partner With State Govt, Developers On Affordable Housing Projects
Channels TV
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August 1, 2025
In a major announcement, the Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa, has unveiled the Federal Government’s plans for a state-by-state homeownership and housing development campaign, a collaborative initiative with state...
Only Kebbi State offers total free education, scholarships in Nigeria — Gov Idris
The Sun Nigeria
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August 1, 2025
From Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi Kebbi State Governor,Dr. Nasir Idris has disclosed that only his state in Nigeria offers free education, scholarships to the students studying within the country and foreign tertiary Institutions. Idris stated...
South Africa: National house-price inflation hits highest growth since 2007
Zawya
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While the Western Cape continues to lead the way in national house-price inflation recovery, the comeback is broad-based, with growth in house prices accelerating across all three major regional markets. This is according to Andrew Golding, chief...
Youth NGO teaches African traditions in digital world
Trinidad and Tobago Newsday
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August 1, 2025
Features Melissa Doughty 5 Hrs Ago Egbe Omo Oni Isese Traditional African Association has spent years teaching people about the faith using digital platforms, with YouTube videos dating back 14 years, but wants to take the value of its music a...
South Africa: Driving smarter property development decisions with geospatial insights
Zawya
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South Africa’s property development landscape holds massive potential. With demand for multifamily housing on the rise and evolving market dynamics, developers are under increasing pressure to identify the right locations that will yield high...
‘Balance Economic Growth, Energy Security With Global Transition’, SPE Nigeria Tells FG
Channels TV
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August 1, 2025
The Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) Nigeria Council has called on the Federal Government to balance economic growth, energy security with the ongoing global transition to low-carbon solutions. It noted the balance was necessary as energy...
KZN Human Settlements Dept probing claims that RDP housing being sold to foreign nationals
Eye Witness News
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DURBAN - The Department of Human Settlements in KwaZulu-Natal said it's looking into the allegations of RDP houses being sold to foreign nationals and vows to act firmly. Authorities said they've received various complaints about this fraudulent...
New tax law introduces rent relief capped at N500k for Nigerians
The Cable
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August 1, 2025
The federal government has abolished the longstanding consolidated relief allowance and personal relief for individuals under Nigeria’s personal income tax system, replacing it with a rent-based deduction mechanism as contained in the newly...
Logistics leap for Tanzania
Daily News Tanzania
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August 1, 2025
Samia unveils key transport, logistics infrastructure projects President directs Dar Port activities shift to Kwala by Monday COAST REGION: PRESIDENT Samia Suluhu Hassan on Thursday inaugurated three major transport and logistics infrastructure...
Ethiopia’s 2018 EFY (2025-26) budget rises sharply driven by exchange rate effects and to promote regional development and clear debts
World Construction Network
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July 31, 2025
Ethiopia’s House of People’s Representatives approved the budget for the upcoming 2018 Ethiopian fiscal year (EFY, from 8 July 2025 to 7 July 2026) on 3 July 2025. As part of the latest budget, the total government expenditure is estimated to...
Experts say repo rate cut expected to hand property market a welcome boost
Eye Witness News
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JOHANNESBURG - Leaders in the property sector said the latest 25 basis point cut in the repo rate is expected to hand the country’s property market a welcome boost. The South African Reserve Bank (SARB)’s monetary policy committee (MPC)...
Nigeria's Police Pension Crisis: A Call For Urgent Transform...
Modern Ghana
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Nigeria’s police pension crisis is no longer hidden—it is a national failure, now openly acknowledged by those at the heart of its institutions. Former Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Usman Alkali Baba recently sounded the alarm, condemning the...
MOFI Boss: Single-digit Interest Funding Has Unlocked Mortgage Opportunities for Nigerians
This Day
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August 1, 2025
•Plans non-interest option, targets Nigerians in diaspora James Emejo in Abuja Chief Executive, Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI), Dr. Armstrong Takang, yesterday said hundreds of Nigerians had taken advantage of MOFI’s single-digit interest...
Renewed Hope Housing City, Karsana: Subscribers urge swift action on certificates of occupancy
Pulse
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August 1, 2025
In an open letter to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Barrister Nyesom Wike, subscribers to the Renewed Hope Housing City in Karsana have commended the government's efforts on infrastructure development while urging swift action on...
FG directs FMBN to collaborate with governors on bankable housing projects
Peoples Gazette
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August 1, 2025
The federal government has directed the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria to collaborate with state governors on developing bankable housing projects to bring homeownership solutions directly to citizens. The Minister of Housing and Urban...
Tanzania: Envoy Lauds Uranium Project, a Significant Step in Tanzania-Russia Ties
Skillings Mining Review - Florida
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July 31, 2025
Ruvuma — THE Russian Ambassador to Tanzania, Andrey Avetisyan, has lauded the launch of the pilot uranium refining plant in Namtumbo District saying it marks a significant step in the strengthening of bilateral cooperation between Tanzania and...