High cost of building materials in the country is currently affecting activities in the property sector, posing a huge challenge to the government’s quest for affordable housing. It has also affected private property developers as many of them have slowed down on construction, while individuals craving to build their houses through direct labour are also complaining. Also, suppliers of building …

The Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development has announced plans to construct building materials manufacturing hubs in the six geo-political zones of Nigeria. Housing Minister, Ahmed Dangiwa, made the disclosure on Saturday during a courtesy visit from the Executive Chairman of Zheng Xiaopeng and Vice Chairman of Yiwu China-Africa Business Council, High Chief Mike Ugwu. “We want to build …