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Rising living costs are forcing more Nigerian households to delay major purchases, including homes and vehicles, as disposable income remains under pressure. The trend could weigh on housing demand and property transactions, particularly as households contend with elevated living expenses and financing costs.
Nigerians Put Home Purchases on Hold as High Costs Weigh on Household Budgets
Nigerians are increasingly postponing major purchases, including homes and landed property, as high living costs and elevated borrowing rates continue to constrain household finances, according to the latest Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Household Expectations Survey.
Tinubu, NGX Group Advance Capital Market Agenda to Drive Nigeria’s $1 Trillion Economy
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX Group) have advanced plans to deepen Nigeria’s capital market and expand its role in financing businesses, infrastructure and productive sectors as the Federal Government pursues its target of building a $1 trillion economy.
How Jennifer Aniston’s LolaVie brand grew sales 40% with CTV ads
For its first CTV campaign, Jennifer Aniston’s DTC haircare brand LolaVie had a few non-negotiables. The campaign had to be simple. It had to demonstrate measurable impact. And it had to be full-funnel.
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The DTC beauty category is crowded. To break through, Jennifer Aniston’s brand LolaVie, worked with Roku Ads Manager to easily set up, test, and optimize CTV ad creatives. The campaign helped drive a big lift in sales and customer growth, helping LolaVie break through in the crowded beauty category.
Wike Moves to Eliminate Illegal Motor Parks as Abuja Expands Modern Transport Network
The Federal Capital Territory Administration is planning additional modern bus and taxi terminals across Abuja as it intensifies enforcement against illegal motor parks and roadside passenger loading. The initiative, led by FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, is also aimed at reducing the security risks associated with unregulated transport operations, including the persistent threat of “one chance” robberies. The administration is preparing to commence full operations at newly completed terminals in Mabushi, Kugbo and the Central Business District (CBD).
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258km Makurdi-Otukpo-Enugu Highway Set for Completion by 2027
The Federal Government has assured that the 258km dualised Makurdi–Otukpo–Obolo-Afor–Enugu highway will be completed by December 2027, as work continues on the major transport corridor linking Benue and Enugu states. The Federal Controller of Works in Benue State, Mukaila Danladi, disclosed the target during an inspection of ongoing infrastructure projects in the state by the Renewed Hope Ambassadors Presidential Media Team.
Backpacks Kids Actually Love Carrying
Sprayground’s newest backgrounds are everything you want and your kid will love to show off. Here’s what you can expect from the latest collection:
Durable enough for daily use
Smart storage keeps organized
Perfect for every grade
Ready for day one
Professor Urges Estate Surveyors to Build Real Estate Firms That Outlive Their Founders
Real estate professionals have been urged to build resilient organisations capable of maintaining strong performance beyond the departure of their founders.Professor Biodun Adedipe, Founder of B. Adedipe Associates Ltd., made the call while delivering the keynote address at the 2026 Heads of Practice Assembly of the Nigerian Institution of Estate Surveyors and Valuers (NIESV), Lagos State Branch.
LASEPA Seals 12 Lagos Establishments Over Environmental Violations
The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) has sealed 12 establishments across Ijora Causeway and Apapa over persistent violations of environmental regulations. The enforcement action, carried out on Wednesday, August 5, followed repeated warnings, abatement notices and opportunities given to the affected businesses to correct identified breaches.
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