Nigerian Navy Commissions Housing, Recreational Facilities in Lagos, Vows to Complete Abandoned Projects

Nigerian Navy Commissions Housing, Recreational Facilities in Lagos, Vows to Complete Abandoned Projects

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja The Nigerian Navy has commissioned a number of welfare and infrastructure projects in Lagos as part of activities marking the Nigerian Navy Week and the service's 70th anniversary celebration. Speaking during the commissioning ceremony, the Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Ikechukwu Emmanuel Ogalla, represented by Vice Admiral I. Abbas, said the projects underscore the Navy's commitment to improving personnel welfare and strengthening support infrastructure […]

June 1, 2026 13

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Wike Defends Judiciary Housing Project, Faults NBA Chairman Over Judicial Independence Claims

By Toffa Momoh ABUJA — FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has dismissed concerns that providing residential and office infrastructure for the judiciary will compromise judicial independence, saying the practice is neither new nor unusual. Speaking to journalists after inspecting ongoing judicial and road projects in Abuja, Wike said the Federal Capital Development Authority has historically built facilities for independent government institutions, including the Supreme Court, National Assembly, and INEC. “We have […]

May 16, 2026 18

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CAS Reinforces Logistics Readiness, Expands Personnel Housing in Lagos

By Zainab Uzomah The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS) has begun a three-day operational visit to the Nigerian Air Force Logistics Command in Lagos, aiming to strengthen logistics readiness and assess facilities supporting nationwide counter-insurgency and counter-terrorism operations. In a statement signed by Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, Director of Public Relations and Information, the visit underscores the growing importance of logistics in sustaining modern airpower, with the CAS insisting […]

February 3, 2026 29

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Army Chief Launches Second Phase of Tinubu Barracks, Pledges Long-Term Fix to Troop Housing

By Zainab Uzomah The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has launched Phase 2 of the Bola Ahmed Tinubu Barracks in Asokoro, Abuja, marking what the Army describes as a major step toward resolving long-standing accommodation shortages within its ranks. In a statement signed by Colonel Appolonia Anele, Acting Director of Army Public Relations, the Army said the project aligns with the COAS’s “Soldier First” philosophy and […]

December 26, 2025 48

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Housing: IGP Partners Ministry of Housing for Improved, Affordable Housing for Police Personnel

By Toffa Momoh, Abuja‎‎The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, has received the Honourable Minister of Housing and Urban Development,Ahmed Dangiwa, who proposed a strategic partnership with the Nigeria Police Force for the establishment of a National Task Force drawn from relevant ministries and agencies, in collaboration with the Police, to safeguard federal assets in line with the directive of the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, His Excellency […]

August 21, 2025 20

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Officers’ Welfare: IGP Commissions Housing Projects in Kano State

By Toffa Momoh, Abuja In another significant step towards enhancing the welfare of police officers and reinforcing operational capacity, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, has officiated the commissioning of newly constructed police barracks and accommodation facilities at Bompai and Zaria Road, in Kano State. According to a statement by the Police Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, on Wednesday, the initiative is part of his administration’s pivotal step […]

August 6, 2025 32

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Stakeholders push for property tax to address housing deficit

Stakeholders in the housing sector have called for reforms like property tax to address the growing issue of unoccupied houses, and tax relief to encourage developers to build more houses. News Agency of Nigeria reported on Monday that the stakeholders made their position known at the 6th Edition of the African Housing Awards organised by the Housing Development Advocacy Network in Abuja. They said that the reforms would aid in […]

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