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The Lagos State Government has approved a comprehensive support package for military veterans in the state, comprising ₦100 million in financial assistance, residential housing units, and operational vehicles, as part of activities commemorating the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day in Nigeria.

Built environment professionals have called on the Federal Government to institutionalise its flagship Renewed Hope Housing Programme within Nigeria’s National Housing Policy, warning that long-term impact will depend on policy continuity, structured data use, and disciplined execution across the housing value chain.

While the Lagos State Government intensifies its "Urban Renewal" drive in the central business districts, residents of several suburban communities are raising an alarm over the deplorable state of their local road networks. The deteriorating conditions have not only crippled local businesses but have also become a significant safety hazard for school children and commuters.

In a strategic move to reposition the country as Africa’s premier investment destination, the Federal Government of Nigeria has announced the launch of a Central Investor Desk (CID) scheduled for 2026. This initiative is designed to eliminate bureaucratic bottlenecks, harmonize investment data, and provide a seamless "one-stop-shop" for both local and foreign investors.

Market liquidity in Nigeria’s official Foreign Exchange (FX) window has faced a fresh setback as dollar inflows plummeted by 21%. According to a report by Nairametrics, the decline is largely attributed to a significant retreat by foreign investors, who have adopted a "wait-and-see" approach amidst lingering concerns over exchange rate volatility and interest rate trajectories.

Debate around the 2026 budget defence of the Niger Delta Development Commission has brought renewed attention to the depth of infrastructure gaps across oil-producing states. Lawmakers pointed to persistent shortfalls in roads, drainage, and basic urban services, all of which continue to constrain formal housing delivery in the region.

The federal roadmap to phase out estimated electricity billing by 2026 marks a potentially significant shift for household housing costs. Under the proposed framework, metering expansion and stricter billing enforcement aim to align electricity charges more closely with actual consumption.

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