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This morning’s briefing brings together the most important housing and policy signals emerging across the country, with implications for renters, buyers, and developers alike.
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IGP Identifies Affordable Housing as Catalyst for Police Welfare and Operational Efficiency
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has identified access to affordable and sustainable housing as a critical determinant of the welfare, morale, and productivity of personnel within the Nigeria Police Force (NPF). Speaking during a courtesy visit by the management of the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN) to the Force Headquarters in Abuja, the IGP asserted that providing decent living conditions is a fundamental necessity that directly influences the operational effectiveness and professionalism of the Force.
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Infrastructure Funding Crisis: Contractors Accuse Federal Government of Misleading Payment Claims
A coalition of local contractors has formally refuted recent assertions by the Federal Government regarding the disbursement of ₦152 billion to settle outstanding debts for various infrastructure projects. The contractors allege that the government’s claims are inaccurate and fail to reflect the actual financial status of ongoing and completed national projects.
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Nigeria and UAE to Eliminate Tariffs on Key Commodities to Boost Bilateral Trade
In a significant move to deepen economic cooperation, the Federal Government of Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have reached an agreement to waive tariffs on a selected range of products. The initiative is designed to reduce the cost of doing business, enhance market access for exporters, and solidify the strategic partnership between the two nations.
Interest Income Drives ₦1.83 Billion Profit for Coronation Infrastructure Fund
Coronation Infrastructure Fund has announced a net profit of ₦1.83 billion for the financial year ended 31 December 2025. According to the fund’s audited financial statements, this performance represents a significant milestone driven primarily by strong interest income derived from its diversified portfolio of infrastructure linked assets.
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Nigeria’s ₦501 Billion Energy Bond Fully Subscribed
The Federal Government of Nigeria has achieved a 100% subscription rate for its inaugural N501 billion power sector bond, a key component of the Presidential Power Sector Debt Reduction Programme (PPSDRP). Disclosed on Tuesday by Mrs. Olu Arowolo Verheijen, Special Adviser to the President on Energy, the successful issuance signals robust investor confidence in the structural reforms aimed at stabilizing the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI).
USD > NGN | 1,470.19 | Up by 0.10% |
GDP > NGN | 2,035.65 | Up by 0.20% |
EUR > NGN | 1,763.75 | Up by 0.14% |
CAD > NGN | 1,087.02 | Up by 0.14% |
Quote of the day:
“Progress is rarely loud at first, but it is always deliberate.”
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