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Housing affordability in Lagos is facing renewed pressure as rental prices continue to climb across many parts of the city. What was once considered a gradual upward trend is now evolving into a sharper squeeze for households, with tenants encountering higher renewal rates, larger upfront payment requirements, and fewer affordable options across both mainland and island markets.
Lagos Residents Face Intensifying Rent Crisis Amid Escalating Housing Costs
Residents across Lagos are confronting steep increases in rental prices as landlords adjust rates upward in response to inflation, construction cost pressures, and persistent housing shortages. The surge, reported across both mainland and island districts, is compounding affordability challenges in Nigeria’s commercial capital and raising concerns about long-term housing stability in the state.
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Nasarawa Government Approves Off 430 Affordable Housing Units for Workers
The Nasarawa State Government has officially commenced the delivery of 430 affordable housing units for public workers, aiming to address the acute housing gap among civil servants and strengthen institutional capacity for workforce retention. The housing initiative was formally flagged off by Abdullahi A. Sule, who emphasised its strategic importance for social welfare and economic stability in the state.
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FG Says 7th Axial Road Will Ease Lekki Port Congestion and Strengthen National Logistic
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to the 7th Axial Road project in Lagos, positioning it as a strategic infrastructure corridor set to ease cargo congestion at the Lekki Deep Sea Port and Dangote Refinery and enhance Nigeria’s national logistics network. Officials say the highway will be a critical evacuation route for goods and a catalyst for industrial and economic growth once completed
Enugu Government Sets Strict Building Enforcement After 90‑Day Regularisation Window
The Enugu State Government has announced plans to commence rigorous enforcement of building regulations following the expiration of a 90‑day regularisation window offered to property owners with unapproved structures. The policy is designed to reinforce orderly urban development and ensure compliance with planning and land use laws across the state.
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Lagos Airport Tollgate Experiences Disruption as FAAN Enforces Cashless Payment Policy
Effective 1 March 2026, FAAN ceased the acceptance of cash at airport toll gates, mandating that all motorists and airport users make payments with prepaid access cards or other electronic channels to access the airport complex. This policy forms part of FAAN’s broader “Go Cashless” initiative, aligned with federal directives to digitise revenue collection across government agencies.
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