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GUEST COLUMNIST Anthony Aihie, Architect, is CEO of design union, Nigeria. He writes for Global Homes from Lagos Nigeria. Design Union consists of the international award winning architecture firm, design union consulting LLC and design union developing Ltd, a high-end real estate development company.   Background Nigeria, with an estimated population of 150 million, is the most populated country in ...

A Reflection on Post Independence Development in Nigeria October 1st is celebrated by each and every Nigerian with full patriotic zeal. On this day in 1960, Nigeria gained independence from Britain and became a republic. This year, the nation celebrated its 54th independence anniversary. The country has come a long way since gaining independence from its colonial rulers. The founding ...

October 1st is celebrated by each and every Nigerian with full patriotic zeal. On this day in 1960, Nigeria gained independence from Britain and became a republic. This year, the nation celebrated its 54th independence anniversary. The country has come a long way since gaining independence from its colonial rulers. The founding fathers of Nigeria envisioned a land of plenty ...

The real estate market is a segment of the industry which is constantly striving to meet the demands of the market, both in relation to the preferences of the clients as well as the requirement for a suitable number of living spaces. Housing, which is the basic need of all, is not easily met due to the shortage of appropriate ...

Nigeria is being ranked as the next big investment destination and growing economy in the world. Several economists have identified a certain set of countries as emerging economies, which have grown 10 times in the recent decades. After the BRIC (Brazil, Russia, Indonesia and China) countries, it is now the turn of the MINT (Mexico, Indonesia, Nigeria and Turkey) nations ...

Jeff Gold There clearly have been significant advances in the housing movement in Nigeria. While paradigm shift might be too strong, the advance has been developed through the energy given to structural and systemic reform of constraints that have held back housing development for many generations. But it is now recognized that housing is a key driver of socio-economic transformation ...

The housing market of the United States currently stands at a crossroads. 2013 was the year when the real estate industry bounced back after years of slump since the worst housing market crash in the history of US back in 2007. This led to many real estate analysts to predict that 2014 would be the ‘year of opportunities’. This was ...

The second largest economy in Africa is accommodating one of the fastest growing middle classes in the region. If you visit Nigeria today, you will realize how the country has attracted the largest brands and companies from the world. As the market in Nigeria is short of modern spaces, landlords will be favored for the most part of the coming ...

Bedrooms can be furnished in a variety of styles and color combinations, but not every look will appeal to every homeowner equally. If you want to decorate your new or existing bedroom with a completely new look, here are some tips to help you in selecting the right interior décor for your bedroom: Furnish Your Room According To Your Needs ...

Home interior can impact your life in more ways than one. For instance, a tropical themed interior will generally create a positive and lively vibe in your home. On the other hand, a western themed interior will exhibit warmth and comfort. With so many choices in décor, floor plans, textures, styles and colors available, it becomes very difficult to choose ...