Yobe State Governor Mai Mala Buni has launched three new MDAs to enhance rural electrification, combat drug abuse, and drive urban development. The state also doubled scholarships for 28,346 students.
Lagos State Government announces decisive steps to regulate informal spaces like road setbacks and under-bridge areas. Commissioner Dr. Oluyinka Olumide outlines plan for safety and sustainable urban growth. Read more.
A new book argues Africa must shift focus from building infrastructure to managing transport services to boost productivity and investment. Experts warn poor service delivery hurts urban competitiveness.
Governor Alex Otti fulfills his pledge, releasing over 20 free buses to transport Abia indigenes from Lagos & Abuja home for Christmas 2025. Includes free urban transit and new electric buses.
ICEHD convened 52 stakeholders in Lagos to tackle financial barriers for rural women farmers, exploring climate finance pathways and gender-responsive solutions for resilience.
Eden Moringa Group launches EDNI Limited, an agricultural platform to support farmers, improve rural incomes, and expand access to health products in Nigeria. Discover how this initiative tackles economic hardship.
Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia presents a ₦605.5bn budget for 2026, focusing on rural development and growth. Read the full details and allocations here.
The Nigerian Institute of Town Planners urges FCT officials to strictly implement and update the 1979 Abuja Master Plan to prevent urban chaos and ensure sustainable development. Read more.
Lagos State Government commits to collaboration with NIOB to enforce building standards, ensure safety, and promote sustainable urban growth. Learn about the new regulatory push.
Edo Deputy Governor Dennis Idahosa directs the strengthening of rural Primary Healthcare Centres and announces a major Measles-Rubella vaccine campaign for 2026, targeting all children aged 9 months to 14 years.
Edo Deputy Governor Dennis Idahosa mandates stronger rural primary healthcare. Plans 2026 Measles-Rubella vaccine campaign for children 9 months to 14 years. Read more.
Governor Uba Sani approves enhanced conditions for Kaduna teachers, extending retirement to 65 years and introducing rural allowances to improve education quality and retain experience.
MAGGI's surprise Christmas anthem with Qing Madi & Loud Urban Choir, 'Taste of Christmas,' perfectly captures the nostalgia, food, and family warmth of a Nigerian December. Watch the video and get inspired.
The WSIS+20 review highlights Nigeria's urgent need to tackle digital exclusion in affordability, skills, and gender parity to achieve SDGs. Experts call for action.
Lagos State government demolishes homes, a hospital, and a school in Mile 12, rendering thousands homeless. Residents decry lack of notice and relocation plans. #LagosDemolition #Mile12
LOUD Urban Choir will stage a festive concert at Eko Hotel on Dec 22, 2025, blending traditional choral music with contemporary African sounds. Experience a new Christmas tradition.
Urban planners propose a unified land-use classification system with 208 subclasses to tackle Nigeria's urban chaos and contentious demolitions. Learn how this framework aims to modernize planning.
Airtel Africa partners with SpaceX's Starlink to launch Direct-to-Cell satellite service in Nigeria by 2026, aiming to bridge the digital divide in remote areas. Read more.
The Federal Government has approved N47 billion to reconstruct the long-abandoned 6.7km Wuju-Wuju Jakara road in Kano, a project started in 2013. Read more about this major infrastructure revival.
Nigerian Communications Commission reports teledensity at 80.87% with massive data consumption despite tariff hikes. 4G dominates as government approves 4,000 new towers for rural areas. Read the full analysis.
Lagos State government explains new town development is a critical response to intense population pressure and infrastructure strain. Commissioner Oluyinka Olumide details plans for orderly expansion and climate-resilient communities. Read more.
Fear of banditry and kidnapping is tearing apart family and social bonds in Nigeria, forcing separations and disrupting traditions. Read how communities are coping.
Afro-urban artist Sucee blends genres to transform music. Discover how his unique sound, rooted in Delta State, aims to make him Africa's greatest urban rapper.
A small French town will pay expectant mothers €1,000 to give birth locally, aiming to save its maternity ward from closure. Doctors warn of safety risks. Read more.
Ghana will host the inaugural Africa Real Estate Festival (AREF) in April 2026. The event themed 'Innovation Meets Identity' aims to shape the continent's urban future. Read more.
India's Silicon Valley Bengaluru faces severe traffic gridlock and infrastructure decay, threatening productivity in the world's fifth-largest economy. Discover how tech giants are responding.
Cross River State and REA launch aggressive clean energy expansion to tackle electricity crisis affecting 15 local councils. Governor Otu reveals only 3 areas have consistent power.
Cross River State and REA launch clean energy partnership to end electricity blackouts affecting 15 LGAs. Initiative aims to transform rural economies and reduce generator dependency.
Urban planning experts call for technology-enabled, resilience-driven approaches to transform Nigerian cities. Learn how community involvement can shape sustainable urban futures.
US Second Lady Usha Vance photographed without wedding ring during official visit, sparking speculation about marriage after religious divide revelation. Read full details.