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PROPERTY ARTICLES
Curbing corruption in infrastructural projects through engineering ethics
By SAMSON ECHENIM
Punch, 26th July 2010
Nigerian engineers are currently preoccupied with finding ways to curb the growing corruption and excessive involvement of politicians in infrastructural projects development. At a recent brainstorming session in Lagos, participants advocated a process of reawakening to the profession‘s code of ethics. SAMSON ECHENIM writes....More
NIQS recommends infrastructural capacity development for bankers
By SAMSON ECHENIM
Punch, 19th July 2010
The Nigerian Institute of Quantity Surveyors, Lagos State Chapter, has said for the ongoing banking reforms to have transformative impact on property and infrastructural development, it is necessary for bankers to undertake a multi-disciplinary capacity building. This, the institute said, would make it understand the complex, technical and professional issues involved....More
Property market: Affordable homes elude more Nigerians
By SAMSON ECHENIM
Punch, 12th July 2010
More Nigerians are finding it difficult to own homes due to soaring prices, SAMSON ECHENIM writes
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Climate change: ‘Funding must be effective’
By Chinyere Fred-Adegbulugbe
Punch, 4th July 2010
The Chief Executive Officer, European Climate Foundation, Mr. Jules Kortenhorst, spoke to journalists on why developed countries must keep their promises on climate change financing. Chinyere Fred-Adegbulugbe was there.
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Engineers seek indigenous standards, certification for professionals
By Samson Echenim
Guardian, 28th June 2010
ENGINEERS have urged the government and professional bodies to review current certification requirements in the oil and gas sector and formulate a local standard, which would enable indigenous workforce to compete with their foreign counterparts.
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Lagos Land Bureau reiterates commitment to efficient administration
By Samson Echenim
Punch, 21st June 2010
The Lagos State Lands Bureau has reiterated its determination to serve the members of the public efficiently on land matters and administration.
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‘Engineers indispensable for Nigeria‘s development‘
By Samson Echenim
Punch, 14th June 2010
Nigeria has been described as a country in desperate need of engineers who are indispensable for the general development of the country
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‘Without a policy on surveying, there may be land crisis’
By ADEMOLA ONI
Punch, 7th June 2010
Olusola Atilola is the National President, Nigerian Institution of Surveyors. He speaks with ADEMOLA ONI on land reform, the need to survey and map every land in the country and to create a land market economy, among other issues.
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Lack of funds hampering construction activities - NIQS
By Samson Echenim
Punch, 31st May 2010
Despite the gradual recovery of various sectors of the economy from the economic meltdown, experts have said that the building industry is yet to see any sign of recovery as only few projects have been executed in the last two years compared to the past.
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Quantity surveyors canvass better funding to boost infrastructure
By Emmanuel Emmanuel
Guardian, Monday, 31st May 2010
QUANTITY surveyors have called on financial institutions and lending agencies to reel out workable and feasible programme towards the development of the nation’s dilapidating infrastructure, which they said, was pivotal to an all-round development of the Nigerian state.....More
Living under the shadows of death
By EMEKA EZEKIEL
Punch, 24th May 2010
With the advent of the rainy season, EMEKA EZEKIEL reports that many communities in Anambra State will soon be rendered homeless by gully erosion
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Streamlining Lagos Laws To Address Climate Vagaries
By Michael Simire Property & Environment Editor
Independent, Sunday, 23rd May 2010
Because of its susceptibility to climate change effects, Lagos should fashion relevant laws and policies which could find ready models in the 2008 Climate Change Act of the United Kingdom and the 2009 Climate Change Act of The Philippines....More
Global commercial property market recovering - Report
By Agency Reporter
Punch, 17th May 2010
Latin America and Asia are leading the recovery in the global commercial property market with Peru, Brazil and Singapore providing the best upswing, according to a new report
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Can African Cities Face Up To Global Challenge?
By Michael Simire Property & Environment Editor
Independent, Sunday, 16th May 2010
Are African cities living up to the current global challenges? In the light of the much-vaunted concept of globalisation, how are they responding to emerging socio-economic and ideological circumstances? ....More
Why Govt Should Simplify Land Titling Process, By Akomolede
Independent, 9th May 2010
Lagos-based estate surveyor and valuer, Kola Akomolede, sheds some light on the dynamics of the various surveying-related professions as well as related topical issues in an interview with CORRESPONDENT, Bamidele Ogunwusi. Akomolede, who practises privately, laments the delay in processing titles to landed property, saying that not only should the venture be simplified, but that it should also be affordable. Excerpts:
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FG sets up panel of enquiry on collapsed buildings
By Emeka Ezekiel, Abuja
Punch, 26st April 2010
Apparently worried by the alarming increase in building collapse across the country in recent times, the Federal Government has set up a panel of enquiry to look into the causes of collapsed buildings and recommend appropriate sanctions against those found culpable....More
Nigerite evolves faster, cheaper building production technology
By Akinpelu Dada
Punch, 19st April 2010
In its determination to contribute meaningfully to the Nigerian housing industry, a leading roofing products manufacturer, Nigerite Limited, is currently perfecting work on its research effort that promises to revolutionise building construction in the country....More
‘Cordial relationship among professionals will aid quality project delivery’
By Samson Echenim
Punch, 12st April 2010
Builders and structural engineers on Saturday in Lagos said cordial relationship between the two professionals on project sites was necessary to deliver quality building projects....More
Lagos prepares for electronic building plan approval
By Akinpelu Dada
Punch, 12st April 2010
Physical planning activities in Lagos State are about to change from the current manual mode to an electronic format in line with global best practices and to make the process faster and less cumbersome......More
Professional Builders And The Construction Industry
By Dachollom Dalyop Jambol
Independent, Sunday 21st March 2010
For the avoidance of doubts, the Nigerian Institute of Building (NIOB) is a body whose key objectives include the "promotion of the science, technology, management and practice of the building profession in all its aspects and ramifications" it further seeks to "establish and maintain a high standard of competence and conduct of those engaged or about to be engaged in the building profession". We further "create and sustain public awareness on the role of the builders and the building profession" as well as "Act as a body which the government and organisation(s) could seek advice, assistance or the expression of views on any subject(s) of concern or interest to the building profession in Nigeria.".....More
Concerns Over Africa’s Stuttering Carbon Market
By Michael Simire , Property & Environment Editor
Independent, Sunday 21st March 2010
Mixed feelings have welcomed Africa’s fledgling carbon market, which observers believe is stuttering in the face of a massive potential.....More
Challenges Of Lagos As A Mega-city (2)
By Catherine Kehinde George
Independent, Sunday 28th Febuary 2010
The disposal of industries waste is critical as it comprises effluent, and sometimes toxic/hazardous elements. Industrial wastes are often dumped along with household refuse and these results in derelict land. This aspect is being controlled by the State Government.....More
Challenges Of Lagos As A Mega-city (1)
By Catherine Kehinde George
Independent, Sunday 21st Febuary 2010
Asia and Africa have large populations and prospects for huge urban growth. In 2005, Asia had an urbanisation level of 40 percent and Africa 38 percent....More
Land Reforms In Nigeria: The Lingering Debate (2)
By Martin Dada
Independent, Sunday 14th Febuary 2010
Agitations For Repeal/Review Of The Act And For Other Land Reforms....More
We Are Making Climate Commitments We Can Keep, Says Obama
Independent, Sunday 7th Febuary 2010
U.S.President Barack Obama in a chat with media executives at the global climate summit last December in Copenhagen, Denmark sheds some light on the country’s stand on climate change. He sues for transparency and trusts among negotiating nations and parties, saying that he intends making only commitments that he can keep. PROPERTY & ENVIRONMENT EDITOR, Michael Simire, was at the forum. Excerpts:...More
Climate: Study Warns Of Impending African Forest Crisis
By Michael Simire , Property & Environment Editor
Independent, Sunday 24th January 2010
As a $3.5 billion plan to transfer funds to forest-rich nations through Reduced Emissions from Deforestation and Degradation (or REDD) is being recognised as one of the rare points of agreement to emerge out of Copenhagen....More
Land Reforms In Nigeria: The Lingering Debate (I)
By Martin Dada
Independent, Sunday 10th January 2010
Land remains a gift of nature to man. It remains the most important factor of production. Land in its physical form is immoveable....More
The Climate Summit ... on marble
Guardian, 21st December, 2009
"NOW is the time for common sense, compromise and courage: Common sense, compromise and courage. Political courage, political wisdom and political leadership should prevail. And, this afternoon, let me add, conscience."...More
Divided climate talks end in Copenhagen with deal
By Chinedu Uwaegbulam with agency reports
Guardian, 21st December 2009
THE historic U.N. climate talks in Copenhagen ended Saturday after a 31-hour negotiating marathon, narrowly avoiding collapse by accepting a compromise that gives billions to poor nations to deal with global warming but does not require the world's major polluters to make deeper cuts in their greenhouse gas emissions...More
LASG Signs MoU For Model Solid Waste Management System
Dada Jackson ,Senior Correspondent, Lagos
Independent, 13th December, 2009
Lagos State Governor, Babatunde Fashola, has said that the state government would continue to provide good governance to the people of the state. Fashola said this during the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) by the Lagos State Government with the Clinton Foundation and the Konsadem Consortium to develop the first modern integrated solid waste project.More
Nigeria: Vision 20:2020 And Estate Valuers (2)
Independent, 6th December, 2009
Lagos-based realtor and First National Vice-President of the Nigerian Institution of Estate Surveyors and Valuers (NIESV), Mr. Bode Adediji, highlights the much-vaunted Vision 20:2020 dream in the context of previous plans and what they portend for his professional colleagues...More
Nigeria: Vision 20:2020 And Estate Valuers
Independent, 28th November, 2009
Lagos-based realtor and First National Vice-President of the Nigerian Institution of Estate Surveyors and Valuers (NIESV), Mr. Bode Adediji, highlights the much-vaunted Vision 20:2020 dream in the context of previous plans and what they portend for his professional colleagues...More
Why Planning Thrives In U.S., By Abiodun
Stories by Michael Simire , Property & Environment Editor
Independent, 15th November, 2009
Urban planner and erstwhile secretary of the National Housing Policy Council in Abuja, Mr. Yacoob Abiodun, has said that contrary to what is obtainable in Nigeria, the town planning profession is alive and thriving in the United States of America (USA).More
My Tenure Will Attract Development To Lekki - Okoro
Independent, 8th November, 2009
Meckson Innocent Okoro, a member of Lekki Residents Association Phase 1 and estate manager, is principal partner in M.I Okoro and Co, a firm of estate surveyors and valuers. He spoke to Senior Correspondent Dada Jackson on his candidacy for the chairmanship post of the Lekki Residents’ Association Phase 1 and the need to sensitise the residents to continue to exercise their civil right. Excerpts:More
Nationwide Mapping, A Panacea To Land Reform, Say Surveyors
Stories by Dada Jackson, Senior Correspondent, Lagos
Independent, 1st November, 2009
President of the Nigerian Institution Surveyor (NIS), Dr. Olusola Atilola, has advised the Federal Government that no reform can be made on a land of which its spatial dimension, characteristics and attributes are not known or defined....More
Way Out Of The Cement Imbroglio, By Adedeji
Independent, 25th October, 2009
Lagos-based civil engineer, facility manager and social critic, Afolabi Adedeji, attempts an expose of the much-talked-about Nigerian construction/housing sector in the light of the recent ban placed by the authorities on the importation of bagged cement. He lists a number of measures he believes will alleviate, to a considerable extent, worrisome issues related to the vital building material.....More
'Viable Mortgage System Vital For Nation Building'
By Michael Simire Houses & Homes Editor
Independent, 19th October, 2009
Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Cross and Churchill Estates Limited, Mr. Taiwo Ogunbodede, in this exclusive interview with SENOR CORRESPONDENT, bares his mind on the rapid development along the Mowe/Ofada axis, mortgage financing, land titles, among other topical issues. Excerpts:....More
Paint Makers Groan Under Infrastructure 'Adulteration Challenges
By Michael Simire Houses & Homes Editor
Independent, 12th October, 2009
Paint makers 'who gathered last week in Lagos for another round of stock -taking 'have expressed concern that a range of obstacles has considerably increased operating cost and is stalling the smooth conduct of their business....More
How global recession affects cities in developing economies, by planners
By Tunde Alao
Guardian, 12th October, 2009
GIVEN the "serious breakdown in major infrastructure" in the country, a situation that has resulted in social, economic and developmental problems in the country, planning professionals and their students have been taking a closer look at the relationship between economic recession and city development in the search for new solutions....More
Climate coalition calls for Nigeria blueprint for Copenhagen talks
By Chinedu Uwaegbulam, Assistant Housing & Environment Editor
Guardian, 28th September, 2009
GIVEN the mounting global concern over the Earth's changing climate, a coalition of civil society group has warned of the possibility of a backlash on the nation's economy, if the Nigerian government fails to take action to pursue a national blueprint for the Copenhagen talks....More
Mortgage firms healthy, set for growth in sector, says MBAN
Guardian, 21st September, 2009
THE Mortgage Banking Association of Nigeria (MBAN) the umbrella body for all Primary Mortgage Institutions (PMIs) in Nigeria - moved last week to shore up public confidence in the viability of the sector, in the wake of reforms being implemented in the nation's banking sector.....More
Govt plans year 2030 national physical development strategy
By Chinedu Uwaegbulam
Guardian, 21st September, 2009
THE Federal Government has commenced efforts aimed at articulating a National Physical Development Plan for Nigeria to span the period 2010 to 2030, which will optimise utilisation of land and natural resources for sustainable development....More
World Bank wants rich states to act urgently on climate crisis
Guardian, 21st September, 2009
THE world's rich nations must make immediate and deep cuts in greenhouse gas emissions or the steeply rising cost of climate change will fall disproportionately on poor countries, the World Bank said....More
How economic growth is shaping future global urban dominance, by expert
Guardian, 7th September, 2009
For the most part, writes JOEL KOTKIN a presidential Fellow in urban futures at Chapman University, basic industries are leading the way - manufacturing has propelled the rise of the great Chinese cities; in Brazil, Sao Paulo's growth spans everything from shoes and aerospace to technology, while also dominating Brazil's growing energy sector, both renewable and traditional; and, Energy - overwhelmingly of the fossil fuel variety - has powered the rise of Moscow and Dubai. Kotkin wrote this piece in Forbes.com....More
Costs of adapting to climate change significantly under-estimated, says report
Guardian, 31st August, 2009
SCIENTISTS led by a former co-chair of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change warned last week that the UN negotiations aimed at tackling climate change are based on substantial underestimates of what it will cost to adapt to its impacts....More
Banking Crisis: Debt Recovery May Herald Property Price Drop
By Michael Simire and Dada Jackson
Independent, 24th August, 2009
The somewhat quiet real estate development sector, reeling from the effects of the current global economic crisis, may be given the faintest of lifelines, albeit from an unexpected source....More
Millennium project report assesses world's future
Guardian, 10th August, 2009
A MAJOR report issued by the United Nations Millennium Project has just been released. It finds that half the world appears vulnerable to social instability and violence due to increasing and potentially prolonged unemployment from the recession as well as several longer-term issues: decreasing water, food, and energy supplies per person; the cumulative effects of climate change; and increasing migrations due to political, environmental, and economic conditions. It also finds some good in the global financial crisis, which may be helping humanity to move from its often selfish, self-centered adolescence to a more globally responsible adulthood....More
LASG Advised On PDIs
Independent, 10th August, 2009
An appeal has gone to the Lagos State government to ensure that more Physical Development Inspectors (PDIs) are employed to monitor on-going construction works in the state....More
Estate Surveyors fault Lagos' land management strategies, urge inclusive policy formulation
By Emmanuel Badejo
Guardian, 3rd August, 2009
A feeling of frustration and tone of displeasure rend the air last week as members of Nigerian Institution of Estates surveyors and Valuers (NIESV), picked holes in the way Lagos State Government evolves policies and deals with land matters in the metropolis....More
Land Act: Experts Seek Reduction In Governor's Power Of Consent
Independent, 20th July, 2009
As the draft bill on the proposed amendment of the Land Use Act sent to the National Assembly by the Presidency continues to linger in the Upper House, a cross section of experts in the built environment industry has underlined the need to review the powers conferred on governors in the area of granting consent to land deals....More
Govt, private sector to partner on land use review, others
Guardian, 20th July, 2009
THE Federal Government is to partner with the organised private sector (OPS) and the surveying profession by providing an enabling environment for both surveyors and cartographers, before the amended Survey Co-ordination Act of 1992 could be implemented under the Land Use Reform system, Minister of Works, Housing and Urban Development, Alhaji Hassan Mohammed Lawan has disclosed....More
Housing Estate Development, Lagos Initiative
Independent, 13th July, 2009
Professor David Aradeon, a Nigeria National Order of Merit recipient in this paper, examines Housing Estate Development, vis-a-vis its strength, weakness, opportunities and threats at a forum organised by the Nigerian Institute of Architects(NIA), Lagos State chapter...More
Affordable Housing Unrealisable, Says Mortgage Lender
Independent, 29th June, 2009
The quest to provide mass housing nationwide has been described as a mirage just as the need for the use of quality building materials has equally been canvassed....More
Amend Land Use Act, Insists Ogunbodede
Independent, 22nd June, 2009
Taiwo Ogunbodede is the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer (MD/CEO), Cross & Churchill Group, a real estate conglomerate based in Lekki.In this interview with SENIOR CORRESPONDENT Dada Jackson, he bares his mind on the influx of developers into the Mowe/Ofada axis along the Lagos/Shagamu Expressway, Land Use Act, mortgage financing, among other topical issues. Excerpts:...More
Housing Reform Requires Professional Approach, Says Bello
Independent, 1st June, 2009
In the light of the rising affordable housing deficit amid the global economic recession, Managing Director of UACN Property Development Company (UPDC) Plc, Mr. Abdul Bello, believes that an urgent overhaul of the delivery system is required. In an interview with HOUSES & HOMES EDITOR Michael Simire, Bello, a chartered accountant, submits that the authorities as well as private practitioners alike should be professional in tackling the issues at hand. Excerpts:...More
Branding The City Of Lagos
Independent, 25th May, 2009
Houses & Homes Editor Michael Simire, in this piece explores the city branding concept, even as he makes a case for the branding of Lagos in order to, among other reasons, remain a relevant and competitive settlement. He concludes that to achieve an effective branding scheme, the state has to offer the things it lays claim to. That leaves Friday, the eve, free for tourists seeking the true thrill of the fanfare to come. On this night, the Iga Iduganran, the permanent residence of the Monarch as well as whole areas surrounding it, become an open-sky party: heavy-duty speakers boom with every kind of music-traditional (adults) and western (youths). Both sides of every street, by now chocked with expectant peoples, throb with tireless traders and meticulous merchandising. Beer, bread (toast), wooden fences and lots more compete for space with hordes of shuffling feet...More
How Lagos can become a functional mega city - Realtors
Punch, 25th May, 2009
Land and property management experts have said that for Lagos to truly fulfil its potential as a mega city, the housing problem confronting the citizens must be effectively tackled through a combination of factors....More
New Housing Ministry Boards Tasked On Policy Initiatives
Independent, 11th May, 2009
The newly reconstituted boards of the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA) and the federal Housing Authority (FHA) have been asked to concentrate on policy issues in the overall supervision and monitoring and not to interference with the day to day operations of their respective agencies...More
Built environment professionals urged to support procurement law
Punch, 11th May, 2009
Rather than bemoaning the shortcomings of the Public Procurement Act, construction industry professionals have been challenged to see its enactment as a blessing because of its tendency to drastically reduce corruption...More
Financing Real Estate Development: Public-Private Partnership Way
Independent, 4th May, 2009
Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Sterling Bank Plc, Mr. Yemi Adeola, in this presentation gives the thumb-up to the public-private partnership (PPP) option, saying that it is a viable avenue to finance and execute real estate development Real estate generically refers to buildings and land....More
Why PPP is key to real estate development, by Adeola
Guardian, 30th March 2009
PPP has been implemented successfully globally. It started in the UK, with the Deven Silver Mines developed by the English Crown and the Florentine Merchant Bank in 1299, but became popular in the U.S. in the mid 60s to early 70s with Independent Power Stations. Since then, most major capital projects in the world have been executed through PPPs for the provision of infrastructure, writes Yemi Adeola, MD/CEO of Sterling Bank, at the Ogun Gateway Land Forum....More
Investment In Real Estate Will Cushion Meltdown, Says Mortgage Lender
Independent, 30th March, 2009
As the financial meltdown continues to take its toil on the world economy, a Lagos-based mortgage practitioner has put forward ways to alleviate the effect.
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Social Housing Scheme Is Achievable - Ahonsi
Independent, 16th March 2009
Simeon Ahonsi is the Chief Executive Officer of Sim Group and Chairman of Sim Properties Limited. In this interview with Correspondent Bamidele Ogunwusi, he bares his mind on the role of private developers in the provision houses for the masses, challenges in the construction industry and other issues. Excerpts:...More
'Abrogate Land Use Act Now'
Independent, 16th March, 2009
Mr. Bode Adediji is the Executive Chairman of Bode Adediji Partnership, Kontinental Developers Nigeria Limited and House of Estate International Limited among others. He is a fellow of the Nigerian Institution of Estate Surveyors and Valuers (NIESV). He spoke to media executives on some national issues like the Land Use Act, the position of real estate in the current global economic meltdown and others. SENIOR CORRESPONDENT Dada Jackson was there. Excerpts:...More
How falling naira, others affect building materials, construction, by stakeholders
Guardian, 2nd March 2009
I N the wake of the global economic recession, which is hitting hard on the world economy, developers and independent builders in Nigeria are becoming unsettled with the development, and are therefore calling for the intervention of government....More
Economist predicts slower property market output in 2009
Punch, 23rd Feb 2009
A renowned economist and faculty member of the Lagos Business School, Dr. Doyin Salami, has said that the outlook for the property market in the country will be slower in 2009, attributing the trend to the effects of the global financial crisis....More
How To Ease Global Meltdown-induced Pains, By Onitiri
Independent, 23rd Feb, 2009
LLagos-based realtor and Fellow, Nigerian Institution of Estate Surveyors and Valuers, Mr. Sunbo Onitiri, is uncomfortable with the emerging global economic quagmire. He outlines in this piece a range of measures to ease the effects of the unbecoming situation
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The challenges of mortgage finance in home ownership
Guardian, 23rd Feb, 2009
The government must fund the mortgage sector, says MAKANJUOLA OJEWUMI, an estate surveyor and valuer in this piece. He argued that the involvement of a wide spectrum of stakeholders and overhaul of some policies will make the citizens to own their homes with less stress.
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Building control, key to attaining mega city status - Builders
Punch, 16th Feb 2009
Building control measures have been identified as important elements towards the attainment of the proposed mega city status by Lagos State....More
Govt Insincere In Adressing Nation's Housing Problems, Says Onitiri
Independent, 16th Feb, 2009
Lagos-based estate valuer, Mr. Sunbo Onitiri, in an interview with HOUSES & HOMES EDITOR Michael Simire frowns at the seemingly unbecoming housing as well as the socio-economic situation in the country, saying that insincere leadership is to blame for the nation's woes. Excerpts:
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How forest destruction costs dwarf losses from banking crisis, by study
Independent, 9th Feb 2009
WITH the global economy losing more money from the loss of forests than through the current banking crisis, an EU-study headed by a Deutsche Bank economist, parallels the Stern Review on the economics of climate change. It estimates the annual cost of forest loss at between $2 trillion and $5 trillion.
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>Blame Professionals, Businessmen For Sub-standard Construction, Products
Independent, 26th Jan, 2009
Director-General of the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON), Dr. John Akanya, in an interview recently spoke to a team of media executives on alleged lacklustre performance by the standards watchdog in checking the influx of fake and sub-standard materials into the country. But the SON boss says the body is not to be blamed, stressing that unhealthy rivalry among industry professionals on one hand and the average Nigerian businessman's resolve to import low quality goods on the other are the major reasons for the impasse. HOUSES & HOMES EDITOR, Michael Simire, was at the session. Excerpts:...More
Why Works And Housing Ministry Won't Work, By Akomolede
Independent, 19th Jan, 2009
Lagos-based estate valuer and former Secretary-General, Association of Housing Corporations of Nigeria (AHCN), Kola Akomolede, frowns at the newly created Works and Housing Ministry, stressing that the move is retrogressive on the premise that ministry officials tend to concentrate more on the works aspect to the detriment of housing development.....More
Nigerian Sector Can Compete With Global Market - Realtor
Independent, 12th Jan, 2009
Republic of Ireland-based Nigerian real estate marketer, Victor Lamai, has said the Nigerian property market can effectively compete with other real estate markets around the world....More
Achieving Value For Money Through Effective Project Management
Independent, 12th Jan, 2009
Chairman, Lagos State chapter of Nigerian Institute of Building (NIOB), Kunle Awobodu, in this treatise, explores the dynamics of project management, pointing out that, for instance, when a project is located in a place where its service or use is not required, it turns out to be a colossal waste of scarce resources....More
Challenges before the new Works, Housing minister
Tribune, 8th Jan, 2009
The announcement of the "born again" Federal Ministry of Works and Housing by the President Umaru Yar’Adua’s administration brought a mixed feeling among many in the building and construction industry....More
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