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Minister of Housing Reaffirms Commitment To Planned NUJ Village In Abuja
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By Gloria Ikibah
The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Architect Ahmed Dangiwa, has reiterated support to a proposed ‘FCT NUJ Journalists’ Village’ in the Federal Capital Territory, a housing scheme planned by the FCT Council Nigerian Union of Journalists.
Dangiwa who gave the assurance when he received the Executives of the NUJ-FCT led by the Chairman, Comrade Grace Ike, praised the vital role journalists play in the country and promised they will not be left out of the government’s housing plans.
Dangiwa, who received the NUJ FCT delegation along with the Minister of State, Hon Yusuf Abdullahi Ata and top directors of the ministry described journalists as key partners, as he said, “Your voices matter. You help explain government policies to the public and hold us accountable—something we value greatly.”
The Minister assured the NUJ that the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN) will support the development of the Journalists’ Village through a cooperative housing scheme. However, he made it clear that the first step is for the NUJ to secure a titled plot of land.
“Once you get a titled land and a housing design in place, bring it to us,” he said. “Through the FMBN, we’ll help build affordable homes for journalists, which can be paid for over about 30 years.”
He added that this plan is part of President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Housing Programme, which aims to tackle Nigeria’s housing shortage, create jobs, and improve the quality of life.
The programme includes:
- Renewed Hope Cities: Large developments with at least 1,000 homes in key cities across all regions and the FCT.
- Renewed Hope Estates: 250 homes per state capital, aimed at middle-income earners.
- Renewed Hope Social Housing: 100 homes in each of Nigeria’s 774 local councils, for low-income families, informal workers, and people with disabilities.
Dangiwa shared that over 10,000 housing units have already started across 14 states and the FCT, with more than 150 slum upgrade projects completed. These include new roads, solar lights, clean water, and better drainage.
To make things easier for the public, he also highlighted a new online platform – www.renewedhopehomes.fmhud.
According to the Minister, the programme has created more than 250,000 jobs so far. He also mentioned efforts to reform land ownership rules to unlock over $300 billion worth of unused property.
On housing investments, Dangiwa announced a partnership with Shelter Afrique Development Bank to fund 5,000 affordable homes and the upcoming launch of local building material hubs to reduce construction costs.
“Our aim is simple,” he said. “Every Nigerian should have a fair chance to own a decent home.”
Earlier, Comrade Grace Ike thanked the Minister and President Tinubu for their commitment to building 50,000 new homes in the first phase of the housing programme.
She praised achievements such as the delivery of 10,000 homes, expansion of slum upgrades, and reforms in the housing sector, including improvements in the Federal Mortgage Bank and Federal Housing Authority (FHA).
Ike also highlighted the Minister’s efforts abroad and praised initiatives like the Diaspora Mortgage Scheme and housing for people with disabilities.
She said, “Housing is not just shelter – it’s dignity and a base for national growth. Journalists, as defenders of democracy, must not be left out.”
She called on the Minister to support the following:
- A Journalists’ Village in Abuja, offering affordable homes and peace of mind for media professionals.
- Infrastructure for NUJ, including help completing the NUJ Pentagon building and building a modern hall for over 2,000 journalists.
- Partnership in Urban Renewal, with journalists playing a bigger role as both reporters and community members.
- Access to Housing Finance, ensuring journalists can benefit from mortgage schemes, and training to help them understand housing policies and finance.
Ike therefore assured the Minister of the continued support of NUJ-FCT, not just to report on government actions but to work hand-in-hand for the good of the country.
The All Progressives Congress has ordered all Primary Election Committees to submit reports and result sheets from its 2027 primaries by Monday, May 25, 2026.
The directive was announced in a statement issued May 24 by APC National Publicity Secretary Felix Morka. It covers governorship, senatorial, House of Representatives, and state assembly primaries.
The party said submissions for legislative bye-election reports will open on May 30, 2026.
National Organising Secretary Sulaiman Muhammad Argungu signed the notice and urged committees to ensure documents are submitted promptly and accurately.
APC said sticking to the deadlines is critical for transparency and credibility in its internal electoral process ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Edo South Senatorial District All Progressives Congress APC Senate flag bearer, Hon Omoregie Ogbeide-Ihama has hailed the reemergence of Bola Tinubu as APC presidential candidate in the 2027 general elections.
Ogbeide-Ihama in a congratulatory message he personally signed hailed President TInubu describing him as the iroko tree that provides shades for all.
Recall that Tinubu was declared winner of the keenly contested APC Presidential Primary, held at the Eagle Square in Abuja, said is truly the arrowhead of politics in Nigeria, adding that as one of the movers and shakers of APC from day one his victory did not come as a surprise.
He stressed that the emergence of Senator Tinubu was a result of dint of hard work, and that the votes that gave him victory was a clear manifestation of his general acceptance.
Ogbeide-Ihama noted that Tinubu is truly a political caterpillar that pilots his affairs without rancour with his massive shoulders warehousing all and sundry to the admiration of his political adversaries.
” I hail you my Excellency as you have proven it again that definitely you can take Nigeria to the next level.
The price of North Sea Brent crude and West Texas Intermediate slipped close to five percent to $99.41 and $92.49 a barrel, respectively.
The United States and Iran appear closer than ever to a deal that would end the war that has ravaged the Middle East since late February, sending energy prices soaring and stoking global inflation.
But sticking points in their negotiations have tempered hopes of a swift resolution to restore the transit of oil and gas through the Strait of Hormuz.
US President Donald Trump said on Sunday he had informed US negotiators “not to rush into a deal”.
“The negotiations are proceeding in an orderly and constructive manner, and I have informed my representatives not to rush into a deal in that time is on our side,” a post to Trump’s official Truth Social account said.
Iran’s Tasnim news agency said that, based on their information, key clauses of a possible agreement remained unresolved.
One of the main sticking points has been whether Tehran is willing to hand over its stockpile of highly enriched uranium.
The release of Iran’s frozen assets held under longstanding US sanctions and whether Lebanon, repeatedly targeted by Israeli strikes, will be included in any peace deal are also key issues.
Markets across Asia climbed in early trade on hopes that Washington and Tehran will be able to overcome these hurdles.
Tokyo soared more than three percent in early trade on Monday, while Hong Kong and Seoul were closed for public holidays.
Shanghai inched upwards, with Taipei, Manila, Bangkok, Jakarta, Singapore, Sydney, and Wellington also climbing.
Kuala Lumpur was down 0.1 percent.
“The weekend news flow has once again focused on the prospects for a negotiated deal between the US and Iran,” said Chris Weston, head of research at Pepperstone.
“According to reports from Donald Trump, a memorandum of understanding has been ‘largely negotiated’, with details to be announced at some stage soon, although there appears to be limited urgency,” Weston said.
Investors will also be keeping an eye on how the US Federal Reserve and its new chief, Kevin Warsh, react to Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) data this week, as well as European inflation metrics.
“The inflation story remains central to the entire setup,” said SPI Asset Management analyst Stephen Innes.
“Investors will receive another critical read on Thursday with the release of the Personal Consumption Expenditures index, the Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge.
“After several hotter-than-expected consumer and producer inflation reports earlier this month, markets are increasingly concerned that elevated oil prices and supply disruptions tied to the Middle East conflict are beginning to seep into the broader inflation pipeline.”
The conflict erupted after the United States and Israel attacked Iran on February 28, and the Islamic Republic responded with missile and drone attacks across the region.
The United States and Iran have observed a ceasefire since April 8 while mediators push for a negotiated settlement, although Tehran has imposed controls on Gulf shipping and Washington has blockaded Iran’s ports.
Currency dealers monitor exchange rates as an electronic screen shows the prices of WTI (L), Brent crude (C), and Dubai crude (R) in a foreign exchange dealing room at the Hana Bank headquarters in Seoul on March 13, 2026. (Photo by Jung Yeon-je / AFP)
Key Figures At Around 0215 GMT
Brent North Sea Crude: DOWN 3.99 per cent at $99.41 a barrel
West Texas Intermediate: DOWN 4.25 per cent at $92.49 a barrel
Tokyo – Nikkei 225: UP 3.2 per cent at 65,358.97
Shanghai – Composite: UP 0.3 per cent at 4123.89
Hong Kong – Hang Seng Index: UP 0.9 percent at 25,606.03 (close)
Euro/dollar: UP at 1.1640 from 1.1608 on Friday
Pound/dollar: UP at $1.3480 from $1.3441
Dollar/yen: DOWN at 158.86 from 159.13 yen
Euro/pound: DOWN at 86.35 from 86.36 pence
New York – DOW: UP 0.6 per cent at 50,579,70 (close)
New York – S&P 500: UP 0.4 per cent at 7,473.47 (close)
New York – Nasdaq: UP 0.2 per cent at 26,343.97 (close)
London – FTSE 100: UP 0.2 per cent at 10,466.26 (close)
Paris – CAC 40: UP 0.4 per cent at 8,115.75 (close)
Frankfurt – DAX 30: UP 1.2 per cent at 24,888.56 (close)
AFP
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