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Nigeria’s widening housing deficit is increasingly being positioned as one of the country’s most significant long-term investment opportunities, according to two newly released housing market reports unveiled in Lagos. The reports estimate that Nigeria faces a housing shortfall exceeding 28 million units, while Lagos alone accounts for approximately 3.4 million units in unmet demand, creating a multi-trillion-naira market opportunity for developers, financiers and institutional investors.

The Federal Government has suspended the planned closure of Eko Bridge in Lagos State following a fresh technical assessment that found the structure safe for continued use, easing concerns over potential traffic disruptions across the commercial hub. Minister of Works, Senator Dave Umahi, disclosed the decision during an inspection of the bridge, stating that the Federal Government reconsidered the earlier closure plan after President Bola Tinubu directed a second evaluation to minimise hardship for commuters and businesses relying on the route.

An Upper Area Court in Ilorin has directed a couple to formally dissolve their marriage through legal channels before pursuing claims over shared property, reinforcing the legal distinction between customary separation and court-recognised divorce in Nigeria. The ruling was delivered on Wednesday by presiding judges Sunday Adeniyi and Hammad Ajumonbi in a dispute involving Mr Mmala Uzochukwu and his wife, Mary. The court held that the couple remained legally married despite claims that their traditional marriage had already been dissolved by their community leadership.

Nigeria’s aviation sector has recorded notable regulatory improvements over the past three years, including its removal from the Aviation Working Group (AWG) watchlist and stronger compliance with the Cape Town Convention (CTC). However, investor confidence in the industry remains subdued, according to aviation finance executive Shiekuma Gemade.

The Dangote Group has commenced early-stage engagements and planning activities for a proposed deep seaport project within the Olokola Free Trade Zone (OKFTZ) in Ogun State, marking a significant step in the conglomerate’s broader infrastructure and export expansion strategy. The proposed development, which spans more than 10,000 hectares along Nigeria’s Atlantic coastline, is expected to strengthen maritime trade capacity, improve export logistics, and position Ogun State as a strategic industrial and shipping hub in West Africa. According to reports from industry stakeholders and regional publications, the project forms part of Dangote Group’s Vision 2030 growth agenda.