Africa is often synonymous with conflict and war. According to the Geneva Academy, there are currently over 35 armed conflicts in Africa in 2023. These devastating wars do not get a lot…
The 7 Busiest Sea Ports in Africa Africa, a land of diversity and opportunity, boasts a robust maritime trade network that spans its vast coastline. From the North Atlantic to the Indian…
I fondly remember visiting the Concorde Hotel in the early nineties with friends and family. It was always the highlight of my visits to Owerri. As a youngster, I marveled at the…
Unless you have been living in the bush, you probably know about drones. Your favourite YouTuber uses them, photographers use them, and your neighbor’s kid probably has one too. Drones, also known…
Nigerians love to chop. The food scene is incredible. From region to region, you are apt to find a salivating local dish that will have you licking your lips and wiping your…
When the topic of golf comes up, Nigeria usually does not also come up in the same conversation. You may here about St. Andrews in Scotland, The Masters in Augusta, or Pebble…
Kigali International Airport, also known as Kanombe International Airport, is the primary airport serving Kigali, the capital of Rwanda – while this airport has served its function and has ushered millions through…
President-elect Bola Tinubu will be sworn into office on May 29, 2023, after a hotly contested election mired with allegations of fraud, intimidation, and irregularities across the country led to a period…
Check out this new development in Lekki … Camberwall Advantage 4 is an upscale luxury development project that is currently underway in Lekki Phase 1. This is the fourth project from the…
When we talk about poverty in Africa, the typical images and concepts come to mind. Children with ragged clothes, barefoot with distended bellies, shanty towns covered in filth and sewage, and beggars…
Africa’s Busiest Airports Africans love to travel. They travel abroad, within their own countries, and to other countries within Africa. Whatever your itinerary has in store, African airports will be there to…
Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote has a new oil refinery that is expected to be a game-changer for Nigeria’s economy and the country’s energy sector. Nigeria has to import nearly all of…
Africa’s Skyscrapers: A Symbol of Progress and Growth Skyscrapers are a symbol of progress and growth in many parts of the world. They are also engineering marvels. They are often seen as…
Electric Vehicles in Nigeria – Opportunities and Challenges Imagine not having to queue at the petrol station for fuel. We all remember the recent fuel shortage in the country where some had…
So you have decided to take the plunge. You have gathered your courage and kobos and you want to embark on the lucrative real estate investing train. This is a smart decision.…
Mama Africa is known for her diverse landscape, beautiful people, culture, wildlife, and mountains – yes mountains. Adventurers and climbers from around the world have set their sights on scaling the tallest…
Today’s Architectural spotlight is on a unique structure in Egypt. It is a beautiful modern residence with clean lines, stunning design elements, and much more… Architecture is art. At its core, it…
Many Nigerian politicians have mansions. Many have them overseas, and London is a favourite location to purchase posh real estate for the elite ruling class. A recent Bloomberg article reported that a…
Black gold, as it is sometimes called. Crude oil is a major resource in Africa. Africa is home to some of the largest crude oil reserves in the world. In fact, the…
Nigeria , the giant of Africa, is the most populous country on the continent, with an estimated population of 211 million people. The population of Nigeria is estimated to double by 2050,…
The last census in held in Nigeria was in 2006. A lot has changed since then. Nigeria is the most populous nation in Africa and it is predicted by 2050, it will…
Africa is often stereotyped as a starving continent that can not provide for its own people. Images and stories of emaciated children with flies on their faces are a common narrative in…
You probably have heard about artificial intelligence (AI) – unless you have been living deep in the bush. AI is already transforming the construction and real estate sectors globally and is expected…
Africa is a continent of diverse cultures and economic conditions. Over the past decade, several African countries have witnessed tremendous economic growth, thus raising their ranks among the world’s top economies. Africa…
As Nigeria’s economy continues to grow and diversify, certain sectors are experiencing rapid expansion and job creation. Job seekers -here are some of the fastest-growing job sectors in Nigeria in 2023. Tob…
Cities on the rise We all know Nigeria has a lot of people. In fact – Nigeria has a population of over 200 million people, making it the most populated country in…
Mid-afternoon, a 21 storey highrise building collapsed in the heart of Ikoyi, Lagos. The current death toll is standing at 4, with several injured and unaccounted for. There were reportedly around 100…
Earlier this year we reported that Burna Boy purchased a new crib in Lagos. We only had a glimpse of the property and not too many details to share – until now.…
Ghana and Nigeria are rivals on the African continent. Sort of like siblings, always playfully fussing and fighting or bragging. They like to “out-do” each other and prove to the world who…
Robert Reffkin, the founder and CEO of Compass a residential real estate technology platform took his company public Wednesday in the quest to raise millions of dollars for his business enterprise. According…
One of the biggest and most pressing problems that faces the African continent and Nigeria specifically, is the lack of access to electricity. The absence of energy to electrify homes, factories, and…
Each year the giant Sahara desert gets bigger. It is slowly encroaching southward swallowing up all land within its sandy path. The Sahara is the largest desert on the planet and comprises…
Modernization is good. We can all agree with that. It forces change, brings new ideas and new traditions with it. It can lift people and entire countries out of poverty and break…
Technology is constantly changing and improving the way we interact with each other and how we conduct business. So it is important to stay current with technology (especially in business) so you…
Most people have some inner desire to be rich and wealthy, or at least to be financially independent. Having to depend on another person or company to earn a living can be…
If you happened to watch the 63rd Grammy Award Presentations last night, as a Nigerian, you would have been proud. Burna Boy won for best Global Album (Twice As Tall) and Wizkid…
Imagine your next vacation or holiday. You and your significant other or family excited for the trip, packing your clothing and toiletries, giddy about your new adventure. You anticipate checking in to…
The long-anticipated sequel to Coming to America debuted last Friday night to fans across the world that have been patiently waiting for over 33 years. The tale of the African prince from…
Check out this stunning Lagos beach house… Tucked away on a remote secluded beachfront west of Lagos Island, Sencillo Lagos beach house has a minimalist aesthetic, with clean modern lines. Getting to…
The alarm on your phone jolts you out of a sound sleep, you reach over to silence the bells and melodies. It is six am already, time to get up and get…
Foreign investment is always courted in the business world. Companies desire outside capital to fund and back projects or services that will be provided within the country. Foreign investors too, are always…
There is a lot of chatter about real estate investing in Nigeria. Everyone says it is the safest and easiest way to make big returns in Nigeria. There are constant claims that…
Today we are spotlighting an esteemed African architect – Sir David Adjaye. Adjaye is a Ghanaian-British architect who has won major international awards for his impressive body of work and groundbreaking designs…
The humble Shea nut tree is native to Africa. The fruit or nut from this tree has been used for thousands of years in Africa as a food source, normally called Shea…
The next time you stroll down the street, and see a discarded water bottle or pure water sachet thrown about (which can be seen on any street in Nigeria), this trash, that…
Amazon, the ubiquitous online marketplace revealed renderings of a helix tower for their new Virginia headquarters. The eye-catching glass-sheathed edifice appears to twist upward and is covered by layers of trees and…
Agriculture continues to be the foundation and bedrock of the Nigerian economy. Over 35% of Nigerians make their living and main occupation from subsistence agriculture. It is the way millions of citizens…
The world witnessed a shameful and dangerous riot on the capitol grounds of Washington D.C. USA, yesterday. Mobs of Donald Trump supporters donned MAGA (Make America Great Again) hats, waving flags, sticks,…
When you are on house hunting tours in Nigeria or when you are watching videos or reading posts about housing, do you often see things about the house or compound that baffles…
2020 a year in review for the Nigerian real estate sector
As we all watch the escalating violence in our country, it hurts our souls to see so much pain, destruction and death across so many cities in our nation. How did we…
When you log on to your computers and snap off emails to share info and pictures to your friends, family and business partners – do you ever stop and think about where…
Since Covid-19 reared its ugly head, there have been additional consequences that have emerged that have directly affected the Nigerian Real Estate scene. Our recent article on the Nigerian Real Estate Sector…
It appears that Nigeria made a good impression on Mark Zuckerberg when he visited the country back in 2016, because the ubiquitous social network mammoth, Facebook – which has over 2.7 billion…
Breaking Story – The massive hydro-electric dam located in New Bussa town in Niger State, has burst. Operators of the Kainji dam opened four spill ways in response to heavy rains in…
As the Nigerian economy shakes off the webs of the pandemic, the hotel sector which was hit hard with the shut down, is now opening their rooms to those who need a…
In a recent article regarding the resumption of international air travel to Nigeria, we stated that flights will resume on the 29th of August. We just received word that this date has…
Nigerians itching to go out for a nice dinner or to hang with their friends at their favourite rooftop bar, are dusting off their shoes and pressing their fancy attire because they…
When Nigeria entered the lockdown stage in late March, there was a lot of trepidation and nervousness running through the country. These fears of the unknown, and the invisible virus that spreads…
After almost five months of restricted air travel, Nigeria is set to open up for international flights on August 29th. The shutdown was in response to the global spread of the coronavirus…
The long-anticipated standard gauge rail project that will connect Lagos and Ibadan, is set to embark on its inaugural journey come mid-September 2020. This 1.6 billion dollar project has seen several delays…
Nigeria is slowly getting back to a new normal as the country warily resumes its day to day grind, and as the global pandemic slows down, builders and investors are chomping at…
We went house-hunting in Lagos with a modest budget of $100,000, or about 35-40 million naira. We were searching for a house or flat that we could snag within our budget. Our…
If you are house-hunting in Nigeria, more than likely you will be conducting your search with online websites geared towards property listings. 95 percent of purchasers use web-based tools to help them…
ShopRite, the largest retail store outlet in Africa, has stated that they may sell their ownership interests in the 26 stores they own in Nigeria. The supermarket juggernaut that owns or operates…
If Nigeria receives attention or media spotlights, they are usually the undesirable type, and when it does get praise and recognition, it focuses on things that happen in and around Lagos or…
No. They are not. But it’s deeper than that. The concept of keeping your distance from friends and loved ones is opposed to the way that Nigerians are brought up and how…