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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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SSNIT Denies Hotel Sales, Says Ads Were for Strategic Advisory

SSNIT is pushing back against claims that it is selling off its hotel assets. The institution says recent advertisements were for consultancy services, not divestment, reassuring pension contributors about asset security.

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Affordable Housing Takes Centre Stage in Ghana’s 2026 National Address

Ghana has placed affordable housing at the heart of its 2026 State of the Nation Address, signalling a renewed push to close the country’s widening housing gap. The announcement points to stronger government involvement in expanding access to decent, low-cost homes.

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Ghana Minister Details Flood Defence and Housing Expansion Plans

Ghana is ramping up flood preparedness measures ahead of the rainy season while pushing an expanded national housing agenda. The update to Parliament also includes progress on stalled projects and new reforms targeting housing delivery and water systems.

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Structural Engineers Urge Mandatory Oversight to Curb Ghana Building

Ghana’s construction sector is under renewed scrutiny as experts warn that many building failures are entirely preventable. A leading industry push is now calling for structural engineers to be made mandatory on all major projects.

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GAREB Urges Wider Use of BoG Collateral Registry in Property Deals

Ghana’s real estate brokers are calling for stronger reliance on the Bank of Ghana’s Collateral Registry to curb rising property fraud. The push highlights growing concerns over hidden encumbrances and disputed land transactions in the market.

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BoG Pushes Tougher Due Diligence Rules in Ghana Property Deals

Ghana’s central bank is tightening the screws on real estate transactions as fraud concerns rise across the sector. Brokers and investors are being urged to verify property ownership before any deal is completed.

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Lagos Pushes Digital House Numbering to Unlock PropTech Growth

Lagos says its outdated property records are slowing down real estate innovation. New GIS mapping and digital house numbering reforms could finally give PropTech startups the data backbone they need to scale.

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South African Cities Crack Down on Homes With Private Boreholes

South African homeowners with private boreholes are facing tighter municipal scrutiny. Cities are increasing enforcement as concerns grow over water usage, infrastructure strain, and lost municipal revenue.