The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria has announced that Runway 18R and 36L of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, will be shut for eight weeks down for maintenance.
The Runway 18R and 36L is specifically dedicated for international flights. Following the development, the Federal Government has diverted all international flights to Runway 18L and 36R located at the domestic wing…
Nigerians to pay N1,000 NIN fee for passports
March 14, 2023
Nigerians applying for passports will be charged N1000 in Nigeria for the verification of their National Identification Number.
The National Identity Management Commission disclosed this in a statement signed by its Head, Corporate Communications, Kayode Adegoke, on…
Smart homes cannot solve the problem of housing shortage.
March 13, 2023
Smart buildings cannot bring down the high cost of houses which has created a huge housing gap in the country, operators in the built industry have stated.
In an exclusive interview with The PUNCH, a structural engineer, Olatunbosun Adaramola, said smart buildings have to…
US banks may meet with Nigerian startups - operators
March 13, 2023
The closure of the United States-based Silicon Valley Bank, the bank of choice for many venture capitalists and startups, may affect Nigerian startups according to industry players.
On Wednesday, March 8, SVB surprised investors with news that it was seeking to raise $2.25bn to maintain liquidity. Within the next couple of hours, a bank run occurred after VCs advised their startups to withdraw…
Citizens looking for affordable housing
March 13, 2023
Stakeholders in the built industry have advocated the development of measures that make affordable housing for low and middle-income earners a reality in the country.
The Executive Director of the Housing Development Advocacy Network, Festus Adebayo, said housing was…
Beware of illegal property, FCTA warns Abuja residents
March 13, 2023
The Federal Capital Territory Administration has alerted residents on the proliferation of illegal housing estates and other developments in the capital city.
This was as it reiterated its readiness to demolish illegal structures obstructing the town’s master plan.
The…
One of Nigeria’s leading financial institutions, Wema bank commemorated the 2023 edition of the International Women’s Day on March 8th in grand style as women from various fields converged on the prestigious Civic Center in Lagos to discuss the significance of gender equality.
The diverse audience, comprising both in-person attendees and virtual fans joined the session to discuss several…
Visa cancellation: Seflat CEO resignation, COO acquisition
March 11, 2023
The Chief Executive Officer of Seplat Energy PLC, Roger Brown, has stepped down from office following the order of a Federal High Court in Lagos.
The court restrained Brown from parading himself as the firm’s CEO pending the determination of a suit filed against him and…
Companies want more women in the tech industry
March 10, 2023
The Managing Director, International Breweries Plc, Mr Coutino Carlos, has said it is important for women to increase their capacity and be more involved in the tech sector.
He spoke during a programme in Lagos on Wednesday on the 2023 International Women’s Day with the theme, “#EmbraceEquity’, with focus on ‘DigitalAll: Innovation and technology for gender equality’. The reason for the…

