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Nigerian Institute of Architects (NIA) Plans Construction Expo Centre

The 22nd edition of Archibuilt organized by the Nigerian Institute of Architects (NIA) ended recently in Abuja. During the opening ceremony held at the prestigious Abuja Sheraton Hotels and Towers, the Vice-President, Namadi Sambo who represented President Goodluck Jonathan point out that no meaningful development can take place in the country without the worthy contributions of architects while he pledged government support to any initiatives and activities that will deepen and promote an effective and qualitative building and construction industry in Nigeria especially in the area of affordable mass housing for the generality of Nigerians.

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Kanayo Oct 3, 2011 · 2 min read

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The Essence of Good House Design in Nigeria

Design and DevelopmentOct 3, 2011

The Essence of Good House Design in Nigeria

What makes good house design? I often ask that question to prospective homeowners and others interested in design, and the answer I always get is ‘beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder’ – in others words, ‘it is up to me’. This is most common in my locality, the South-West, where practicality usually take precedent over philosophy.

B Bosun Davies 4 min read

NewsOct 3, 2011

Messrs SC&B Carlton Unveils ₦850m Estate in Surulere, Lagos

Messrs SC&B Carlton, has embarked on a new project in Surulere area of Lagos Mainland Estate. The proposed estate called SC&B Carlton Estate is a 7,529.512 square metres (sqm) landed property is located at highbrow Census Close, off Babs Animashaun Street, Surulere.

K Kanayo 2 min read
The Quartet - New Living Concept by NextHome

Design and DevelopmentSep 26, 2011

The Quartet - New Living Concept by NextHome

This type of residential unit is for people who can’t quite afford a detached house, but do not want to live in flats. The new design is an improvement on the terrace houses found in the city areas. The terrace houses usually have only 22’ or 24’ frontages and this is too tight. Parking space is a major issue for terrace houses as they usually have little or no parking space for visitors.

B Bosun Davies 2 min read
UK Investors Pledge Support for Eko Atlantic City Project

NewsSep 19, 2011

UK Investors Pledge Support for Eko Atlantic City Project

With successful completion of the first phase of land reclamation exercise at the ambitious Eko Atlantic City project, the project promoters have continued to woe investors, the latest visitors are a team of British-based financial and professional service experts led by the Mayor of the City of London, Alderman Michael Bear.

K Kanayo 3 min read
UPDC Flags-off Ikeja Grandville Estate

NewsSep 19, 2011

UPDC Flags-off Ikeja Grandville Estate

Efforts by a leading estate developing firm, UACN Property Development Company Plc (UPDC) to further reduce the nation’s housing deficit debacle last week received a boost as the Lagos State Government pledged to give all needed support to estate developers, who set to make right investment.

K Kanayo 2 min read

NewsSep 7, 2011

ALERT: Revocation of Lekki Scheme 1 Plots (Land) - 348 Owners Under Threat!

The Lagos State Government has warned allottees of plots in its Lekki Scheme 1 and 2 as well as Abijo GRA Scheme that if they do not pay up their outstanding Capital Development Levies within 60 days from 7th August 2011, it will withdraw their allocation and revoke the Certificate of Occupancy.

K Kanayo 9 min read
Estate Surveyors Kick Against The New Lagos Tenancy Law

NewsSep 5, 2011

Estate Surveyors Kick Against The New Lagos Tenancy Law

Controversy last week continued to trail the new Lagos tenancy law after Governor Babatunde Fasola assented to the bill 14 days ago, as the prospects of having an acceptable law and backing of professionals in the estate agency practice loomed large at the weekend.

K Kanayo 4 min read