Expresses optimism about quick passage of National Building Code Enforcement Law By: Femi Esan The President of the Nigerian Institute of Building (NIOB), Bldr Prof. Yohana Izam has emphasized the institute’s interest in ensuring that all real estate constructions in the country are done in compliance with integrity-driven processes which is hinged on effective planning and design. He made this known during a press briefing at its Federal Capital Territory (FCT) chapter secretariat, one of the activities to commemorate the institute’s 3 rd Builders’ Day celebration.   According to Izam, innovative building and construction control must go beyond cosmetic enforcement of codes and regulations while leveraging on distinguished roles of professional actors in building project delivery.   He attributed the cause of building collapse in the country to what he described as invasion of the national building industry space by the activitie...

By: Femi Esan As part of efforts to curb incessant building collapse and unethical practices in the built industry, the Nigerian Institute of Building has re-emphasized the need for stakeholders in the industry to sustain the development of frameworks and regulations for building process control and urban development practices. Speaking at the third anniversary commemoration of Builders’ Day themed: “Building with Integrity”, the President of the Institute, Bldr Prof. Yohana Izam said the theme is deliberately orchestrated to initiate a paradigm shift from “Collapse” to “Integrity”. He frowned at the recurring incidents of building collapse in the country, adding that the risk of collapsed building has gradually become synonymous with many building developments initiatives across the country. He noted with delight some states of the federation who are currently towing the path of integrity as far as the construction industry is concerned to include the Lagos State Building Regu...

Urban Shelter Managing Director, Saadiya Aminu @ the 30 th  A nniversary and 8 th  E mployee Recognition and Award Ceremony in Abuja By: Femi Esan In its continuous effort to proffer solutions to the lingering housing deficit in the country as well as satisfy its potential clients, the Urban Shelter Limited has reiterated its commitment to providing housing and real estate services that conform to global best practices.   Speaking with Africa Housing News reporters at its 30 th anniversary and 8 th employee recognition and award ceremony in Abuja, the Managing Director of the company, Saadiya Aminu , stated that despite the challenges imposed by the Covid-19 pandemic, the company has satisfactorily met the demands of its teeming clients as it relates to property development and management in the last one year . According to her, the company has been able to open up new projects in Kaduna, Lagos, and Abuja. “In the course of Covid, some major challenges have ...

• HDAN condemns Reps resolution, says bill passage refusal will endanger housing sector By: Femi Esan The house of Representatives has turned down the Real Estate Developers Association of Nigeria (REDAN) Regulation and Development Bill. This follows the resolution of the Ad-hoc committee set up by the house to investigate the operations of real estate developers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The decision of the Green Chamber was conveyed in a communique signed by the Chairman of the investigative panel, Hon. Blessing Onuh. It will be recalled that the Senate had in November 2021 passed a bill to help curb fraudulent practices, ensure that the real estate business conforms with the National Building Code in Nigeria, as well as create an innovative and sustainable environment to promote Nigeria as a real estate investment destination in Africa and the world. The bill was sponsored by Senator Aliyu Wamakko. Meanwhile, the bill suffered rejection at the house on the ground that ...