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FG releases N5.2bn to build 1,000 houses for Borno IDPs

The Federal Government has released N5.2bn for the construction of houses for victims of Boko Haram insurgency in troubled Borno State.
Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum, stated this during an assessment of 1,000 housing units for returning IDPs on the outskirts of Maiduguri.
He said the released funds were for the building of 10,000 houses for 1.7 million IDPs expected to return to their communities.
The IDP returnees are in camps in Maiduguri, Dikwa, Monguno, Dolori and three border communities with Cameroon.
The governor recalled the state government had last year asked for the construction of housing estates for the IDPs.
He commended President Muhammadu Buhari for approving the funds for the building of the housing units.
According to him, the houses on completion will ensure full resettlement of 1.7 million IDPs to their ancestral homes destroyed by insurgents.
He also said that the ongoing Dalori housing project was an intervention from the Federal Government.
The governor said, “Because of the integrity of this government, the Federal Government has directed the release of funds to the state government to undertake the housing projects.”
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Over 500 participants for 2025 Africa Int’l housing show in Abuja

Over 500 participants for 2025 Africa Int’l housing show in Abuja
More than 500 participants will attend the Africa International Housing Show (AIHS) 2025 holding at the prestigious Transcorp Hilton, Abuja from the 26th to the 31st of July, 2025.
With high-profile exhibitors and representation from 21 countries, AIHS will provide an unparalleled platform for networking, showcasing innovative housing solutions, and fostering partnerships in the real estate sector.
The event, known as Africa’s largest housing and construction gathering, will bring together key players from various markets, including Africa, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, to explore real estate investment opportunities and housing finance models that can drive sustainable development across the continent.
Speaking on the choice of Transcorp Hilton as the venue for AIHS 2025, Festus Adebayo, the event convener, emphasized that AIHS is not just an exhibition but a movement towards advancing affordable housing, urban transformation, and technological innovation.
He highlighted the show’s role in creating wealth, generating employment, and enhancing housing policies to meet Africa’s growing urbanization needs.
According to him, Nigeria’s strategic position and business-friendly policies reinforce AIHS as the premier destination, AIHS continues to be the premier destination for investors seeking sustainable housing and infrastructure opportunities.
AIHS 2025 will also serve as a platform for stakeholders to exchange knowledge, forge new collaborations, and strengthen the investment ecosystem, aligning with Africa’s development agenda.
To register, exhibit, network, and secure business opportunities, interested persons are told to visit www.africahousingshow.co.
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How Festus Adebayo has impacted housing advocacy over the years

How Festus Adebayo has impacted housing advocacy over the years
By Dada Jackson
Festus Oluwasogo Adebayo, a renowned housing advocate and media entrepreneur, started his career as a banker demonstrating a keen interest in public advocacy.
His early professional endeavours laid the groundwork for his eventual focus on housing development and media entrepreneurship.
Festus Adebayo’s career as a housing advocate and media entrepreneur is marked by numerous groundbreaking achievements such as Housing TV.
Adebayo founded Africa’s first specialized television station for the housing industry, broadcasting on StarTimes Channel 149.
This platform addresses housing finance, real estate opportunities, and government policies, making it a critical tool for housing education.
On housing development programme, he started at the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) before moving to Africa Independent Television (AIT). This programme has provided over a decade of insightful discussions on housing and construction, influencing both public opinions and policies.
HDAN boss initiated Africa International Housing Show (AIHS).
As the convener of Africa’s largest housing exhibition and conference, Adebayo has fostered collaboration among stakeholders from over 21 countries, including ministers, policymakers, and industry leaders.
His Housing Development Advocacy Network (HDAN), a civil society organization, engages governments on housing reforms, advocating enabling environments for developers and improved housing policies for low-income earners.
Adebayo’s efforts have enabled over 20,000 Nigerians to achieve homeownership through his mentoring, programmes, and advocacy.
As a recognition and appreciation for his tireless dedication to housing advocacy,
Adebayo has garnered numerous accolades including Housing Personality of the Year in 2020 and 2021 by the Association of Housing Corporation of Nigeria and the Real Estate Developers Association of Nigeria.
He equally featured among the 60 Leading CEOs in Nigeria by The Guardian Newspaper,
recognized by the Legislature of Ontario, Canada, for his role in fostering international collaboration between Canada and Nigeria.
Logan Kanapathi, MPP of Ontario, praised his visionary leadership in strengthening economic bonds and creating platforms for meaningful dialogue.
He was also honoured by professional bodies, including the Nigerian Institute of Architects, Nigerian Institute of Building, and Nigerian Institute of Quantity Surveyors, for his unparalleled contributions to housing development.
On philanthropy and community development, Adebayo’s philanthropic efforts reflect his commitment to societal development which includes establishment of Festus Adebayo Foundation, which provides scholarships for outstanding students and supporting elderly citizens in his hometown.
The foundation also trains artisans and empowers youths in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, to enhance their housing delivery skills. He is an active member of the CSTEMP Board, that focuses on artisan training for housing delivery.
On international engagements, Adebayo has attended and participated in numerous international conferences, including the World Bank conferences on housing finance and land reforms, UK Construction Week, organized by the Chartered Institute of Housing, Canada-Nigeria Housing Expo, co-organized annually in Toronto.
He has also Partnered with the African Union for Housing Finance (AUHF) and Shelter Afrique, to further the agenda of affordable housing across Africa.
Adebayo is the author of Issues, Challenges, and Prospects in the Housing Sector, Operator’s Perspective, a work that has informed housing policies and inspired dialogue on critical issues affecting the sector.
Festus Adebayo’s legacy is defined by his unwavering commitment to affordable housing and advocacy. Through platforms like Housing TV Africa, the Housing Development Programme, AIHS, and HDAN, he has elevated housing issues to the forefront of public and policy discussions.
His efforts have not only enhanced accessibility to housing but also fostered economic development and social equity across Africa.
Adebayo’s life and career exemplify the power of visionary leadership, dedication, and innovation in transforming lives and communities.
Festus Adebayo hails from Ilesha West Local Government Area of Osun State, Nigeria.
He is a family man blessed with four children: Ifeoluwapo, Oluwatobiloba, Oluwasemilore, and Oluwadarasimi.
His deep connection to his roots is evident through his philanthropic efforts, particularly in his hometown.
Adebayo’s educational journey began at some of Nigeria’s most prestigious institutions.
He is an alumnus of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, and the University of Lagos, where he laid a solid foundation for his career.
Over the years, his expertise and contributions have earned him honorary recognitions, including being named an Honorary Fellow of the Nigerian Institute of Town Planners.
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NiMet predicts cloudiness, thunderstorm across Nigeria

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted cloudiness and thunderstorm from Sunday to Tuesday across the country.
NiMet`s weather outlook released on Saturday in Abuja predicted sunny skies with patches of clouds over the northern region with few thunderstorms over Taraba in the morning hours.
According to it, there are prospects of isolated thunderstorms over parts of Taraba, Adamawa and Kaduna later in the day.
“Partly cloudy skies are anticipated over the North central region with prospects of thunderstorms over part of Benue during the morning hours.
“There are chances of thunderstorms over parts of Kwara, Kogi, Plateau and the Federal Capital Territory in the afternoon to evening period.
“Isolated thunderstorms are expected over some southern states like Ondo, Edo, Imo, Enugu, Ogun, Osun, Delta, Cross River, Bayelsa, Rivers, Akwa Ibom and Lagos in the morning hours,“ it said.
The agency forecast thunderstorms over parts of Imo, Ondo, Osun and the coastal belt of the country later in the day.
NiMet envisages partly cloudy to sunny skies on Monday over the Northern region throughout the day with prospects of a few thunderstorms over parts of Taraba and Adamawa states in the afternoon and evening hours.
It anticipates cloudy skies with intervals of sunshine over the North central region in the morning hours.
“Further into the day, thunderstorms are anticipated over parts of Niger, Kogi, Nasarawa, Kwara, Benue and the Federal Capital Territory.
“The inland and the coastal cities of the South should be cloudy with prospects of thunderstorms over Bayelsa, Cross River, Rivers and Akwa Ibom states in the morning hours.
“Later in the day, there are prospects of isolated thunderstorms over parts of Ondo, Edo, Enugu, Ogun and the coastal belt of the country,“ it said.
NiMet predicts partly cloudy to sunny skies over the Northern region throughout the forecast period on Tuesday.
It further predicted partly cloudy skies over the North central region in the morning hours with isolated thunderstorms over parts of Benue, Kogi and Kwara states in the afternoon and evening hours.
“The inland and the coastal cities of the South should be predominantly cloudy during the morning hours.
“Later in the day, there are chances of thunderstorms over parts of Ondo, Imo, Edo and the coastal cities,“ it said.
(NAN)
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