Affordable housing shortage stalls youth homeownership dreams, when growth outpaces design
Homeownership is slipping out of reach for many young Nigerians as property prices in major cities continue to rise far faster than incomes.
In Lagos, Abuja and Port Harcourt, entry-level homes now cost far beyond what most young professionals can afford, even after years of savings. High construction costs, inflation, currency depreciation and strong urban demand have driven prices upward, while limited access to affordable mortgages has made financing increasingly difficult.
With rents and living expenses consuming a large share of earnings, many young workers are trapped in a cycle of renting, watching property values climb further beyond their reach. Without reforms to expand affordable housing and improve access to credit, the dream of owning a home may remain elusive for a growing generation.
Tinubu charges Senators to accommodate State Police in the constitution amendment
President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday urged the leadership of the 10th Senate to amend the Constitution to establish a legal framework for state police as part of efforts to tackle insecurity across the country. He appealed while hosting senators to an interfaith breakfast at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.
In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President stressed that decentralising policing would strengthen security operations and improve response to local threats. He called on lawmakers to prioritise the constitutional amendment in the national interest.
When growth outpaces design: The pressure of rising passenger traffic at MMIA
Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Nigeria’s main international gateway, is facing mounting pressure as rising passenger traffic and expanding flight schedules expose the limitations of infrastructure built for a different era. Designed decades ago for far fewer travellers, the airport now struggles to keep pace with the speed, volume, and efficiency demanded by modern global air travel.
As congestion increases across terminals, stakeholders warn that without urgent upgrades and modernisation, the airport risks falling short of international standards and weakening Nigeria’s competitiveness as a regional aviation hub. For many first-time visitors, the experience at MMIA remains a powerful first impression of the country—one that underscores the urgent need for transformation.
Ramadan, Lent, the 2027 election shift, and missed opportunities for seamless electoral reform in Nigeria
Have we considered how different Nigeria’s electoral story might have been if the 2027 general elections had held during Ramadan and Lent? The question arises as Joash Amupitan faces early pressure following his baptism of fire at the recent FCT Area Council poll, a test that has placed him firmly in the hot seat.
Nigeria’s electoral reform efforts have long suffered setbacks. The late President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua initiated bold changes through the Mohammed Uwais Electoral Reform Committee, but his death stalled implementation, and subsequent administrations have failed to act decisively. With entrenched political interests resisting meaningful change, what could have been a turning point in 2027 now risks becoming another missed opportunity.
2026 World Cup: Nigeria’s fate now lies with FIFA – Shehu Dikko
Nigeria’s quest to feature at the 2026 World Cup now rests entirely in the hands of FIFA and its independent judicial bodies, the Chairman of the National Sports Commission, Shehu Dikko, has revealed.
Dikko disclosed a high-level briefing with President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, where he updated the President on the unresolved petition lodged by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). The development casts uncertainty over the Super Eagles’ participation in football’s biggest stage, leaving fans and officials anxiously awaiting a decision from the international governing body.
