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The Abuja Master Plan, originally developed in 1979, serves as the foundational blueprint guiding the city’s growth and infrastructure layout. Authorities now seek to revise the plan to reflect current realities, including rapid population expansion, economic transformation, and climate-related challenges.
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Wike, Japan Partner to Update Abuja Master Plan for 2050
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has announced a strategic partnership with Japan to update Abuja’s master plan, aligning the capital city’s development framework with projected needs through 2050. The initiative forms part of broader efforts to modernise infrastructure, improve urban planning, and support long-term economic growth.
Dangote Refinery Gets Only 5 Crude Cargoes Under Naira Deal, Far Below Target
Nigeria’s Dangote Refinery is currently receiving just five crude oil cargoes per month under the Federal Government’s naira-for-crude arrangement, significantly below the expected volume of up to 15 cargoes. The shortfall underscores persistent supply challenges in Nigeria’s oil sector despite policy efforts to prioritise domestic refining.
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Falana Urges Lagos Govt to Develop Makoko Waterfront, Halt Demolitions
Human rights lawyer Femi Falana has called on the Lagos State Government to halt ongoing demolitions in the Makoko waterfront and instead pursue structured development of the area. His intervention follows renewed demolition exercises that have displaced residents and intensified concerns over housing rights and urban policy in Lagos.
Nigeria Fast Tracks Oil Well Permits to Boost Production
Nigeria has significantly accelerated the approval process for oil producers seeking to revive idle wells, reducing permit timelines from weeks to just hours. The move is part of a broader strategy to boost crude oil output and strengthen the country’s position in global energy markets.
Rising Land Scams in FCT Trigger Call for Regulatory Intervention
CASER highlighted the increasing presence of unregulated land vendors operating both physically and on digital platforms, marketing plots and estate developments without verifiable titles or approvals. According to the group, many of these transactions involve false claims, fabricated documents, and misleading assurances designed to attract buyers. Victims often pay millions of naira for properties that lack legal ownership or proper documentation.
The organisation described the trend as a “coordinated pattern of consumer exploitation,” warning that regulatory gaps have enabled fraudulent operators to thrive within Abuja’s property market.
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