Nigeria Delivers ₦128bn Mortgages to 1,859 Families
For decades, affordable mortgages remained out of reach for most Nigerians. A new government-backed housing fund has already unlocked ₦128 billion in financing across 25 states.
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For decades, affordable mortgages remained out of reach for most Nigerians. A new government-backed housing fund has already unlocked ₦128 billion in financing across 25 states.
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