Nigeria Set to Present Renewed Hope Agenda for Land Administration at 2025 World Bank Land Conference, Washington DC, USA    The Federal Government of Nigeria will be presenting its bold and transformative Renewed Hope Agenda for Land Administration at the 2025 World Bank Land Conference scheduled to hold from May 5–8, 2025, in Washington, D.C., United States.   Leading the Nigerian delegation is the Honourable Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, alongside the Permanent Secretary, Dr. Shuaib Belgore, and key Directors of the Ministry. Their participation reflects Nigeria’s strong commitment to modernizing land governance as a critical enabler of economic development, housing delivery, climate resilience, and poverty reduction.   The conference, with the theme “Securing Land Tenure and Access for Climate Action: From Awareness to Action,” convenes global experts and government leaders to explore innovations that ensure equitable land access and secure tenure in the face of climate challenges.   On Tuesday, May 7, Arc. Dangiwa will speak at a high-level panel session titled “Global Land Governance and Tenure: A Call to Action.” He will share Nigeria’s plans to roll out a National Land Titling, Registration, and Documentation Programme that integrates existing state-level initiatives into a unified national framework. The programme aims to digitize land records, reduce transaction costs, expand tenure security, and unlock over ₦300 billion in dormant land assets across the country.   “Through the Renewed Hope Agenda, we are repositioning land as a tool for empowerment, investment, and national prosperity,” said Minister Dangiwa. “Our goal is simple - ensure every Nigerian, especially in underserved communities, can access secure land titles and use them as a platform for growth.”   In addition to panel engagements, the Ministry’s team will use the conference to strengthen partnerships with global institutions, explore digital solutions for land management, and learn from other countries’ success stories.   The World Bank Land Conference 2025 is expected to attract over 1,000 participants from across the globe, offering a unique platform for Nigeria to showcase its leadership in land sector reform and commitment to building a more inclusive and economically vibrant future.     ...

Housing Ministry, NIWA to Harmonise Shoreline Development Licensing — Joint Committee Set Up   Abuja, 30 April 2025 – The Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development (FMHUD) and the Nigerian Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) have agreed to strengthen collaboration and establish a unified standard procedure for licensing developments on the Lagos shoreline.   This decision was reached at a high-level meeting held at the Ministry’s Headquarters in Mabushi, Abuja, between the leadership of both institutions, led by the Honourable Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, and the Managing Director of NIWA, Mr. Bola Oyebamiji.   In his remarks, the Honourable Minister emphasized the urgent need for both institutions to work together as “one government” to eliminate regulatory conflicts, avoid duplication of mandates, and ensure orderly, sustainable urban development—especially in critical areas such as the Lagos shoreline.   “Our operations intersect and are connected,” the Minister noted. “We must act together to bring order by ensuring that our actions follow a clear regulatory framework that respects both the law and our respective institutional mandates.”   To this end, both parties agreed to set up a joint technical committee to define standard procedures and streamline the process for licensing shoreline developments in Lagos. The committee will comprise representatives from FMHUD, NIWA, and other relevant stakeholders. Its terms of reference will include clarifying roles, eliminating overlaps, enabling data sharing, and recommending sustainable, enforceable guidelines for shoreline development.   During the meeting, Arc. Dangiwa reiterated the distinct mandates of each stakeholder involved: the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development as the administrator of land titles on federal shorelines and national urban policy custodian; NIWA as the regulator of inland waterways infrastructure; and the Lagos State Government as the authority on physical planning and development control within its constitutional jurisdiction.   “Our Ministry, the Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, is charged with the issuance and administration of land titles on federal shorelines in accordance with the Land (Title Vesting, etc.) Act of 1975, and the broader framework of the Land Use Act. We are also responsible for shaping national urban development policies that promote sustainable, inclusive, and orderly growth. The Nigerian Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), under the NIWA Act of 2004, is entrusted with the responsibility of regulating inland waterways—including dredging, ferry services, and permits for water-based infrastructure—on declared federal waterways such as the Lagos Lagoon. The Lagos State Government, empowered by the 1999 Constitution and its own planning laws, is responsible for overseeing physical development, building permits, and urban planning within its jurisdiction, including shoreline areas not under direct federal control”, Arc. Dangiwa.   In his own remarks, the Managing Director of NIWA, Mr. Bola Oyebamiji, commended the Honourable Minister for his leadership and proactive engagement, describing the meeting as “a significant step toward resolving longstanding institutional overlaps.”   He added, “NIWA is committed to working with the Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development and other stakeholders to ensure that shoreline developments, especially in Lagos, are carried out in a safe, lawful, and environmentally responsible manner. We welcome the creation of this joint committee and look forward to developing a seamless, coordinated framework for the benefit of the Nigerian people.”   The meeting marks a continuation of earlier engagements between both institutions and signals a renewed commitment to inter-agency cooperation in the interest of sustainable urban development and the delivery of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. ...

Nigeria, GIZ Strengthen Collaboration on Promoting Energy Efficiency, Sustainable Housing   * Housing ministry committed to mainstreaming sustainability, climate resilience - Dangiwa   *  German- Nigeria Energy Partnership dated back to 2008 - GIZ   Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa has revealed that Nigeria has been considered a key partner under the Partnership for Energy Efficiency in Buildings (PEEB), by the German Development Corporatiions (GIZ).   Dangiwa made this revelation in a meeting held in Abuja with the delegation from the German Development Cooperation (GIZ) led by Dr. Karin Jansen, first Secretary and Head of Cooperation.   PEEB is a programme by the German Development Cooperation which seeks to build on the efforts of the Nigerian Energy Support Programme to scale up energy efficiency improvements across Nigeria’s building sector.   The minister lauded the PEEB program, noting that it echoed the vision of the Ministry under the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to provide houses and create sustainable, climate-resilient, and energy-efficient communities across Nigeria.   While recognizing the building and construction sector as a significant contributor to energy consumption and carbon emissions, he emphasized on the importance of promoting energy efficiency and green building practices;   “it is essential to meet national climate goals and ensure a livable future for generations to come” he stated.   The Minister acknowledged the remarkable contributions of PEEB in several countries like Mexico, highlighting their successful integration of green mortgages, and the potential for similar systems in Nigeria.   “Here in Nigeria, we see strong potential to adapt a similar green mortgage model especially within the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN) under the National Housing Fund (NHF) Scheme, to drive the supply and uptake of energy-efficient affordable homes under our Renewed Hope Housing Programme”, he remarked.   Similarly, Arc. Dangiwa cited countries like Vietnam and Tunisia in the programme, pointing out the importance of combining technical expertise, policy support, and targeted financing to deliver measurable impacts.   He expressed the commitment of the Ministry to mainstreaming sustainability and climate resilience, demonstrated through strategic partnership with IFC EDGE, a global green building certification platform, to train technical officers of the Ministry, developers, and project managers on sustainable building practices.   Dangiwa, as well informed of his directives that climate-smart, green, and energy-efficient standards be incorporated in housing designs under the Renewed Hope Cities and Estates Programme, as well as all future Ministry-led housing initiatives.   Accordingly, the Minister outlined plans by the Ministry to include a review of the National Building Code, establishment of Building Materials Manufacturing Hubs, and the upgrading of National Urban Renewal Programme to ensure that it embeds resilience and green infrastructure into slum upgrading efforts.   Speaking further, Arc. Dangiwa highlighted strong opportunities for collaboration between the ministry and GIZ in several key areas, including technical assistance, public awareness campaigns, capacity building, advisory support to access climate finance and blended finance mechanisms.   He expressed hope that PEEB’s expertise can aid the preparation of high-quality proposals to tap into international funding sources such as: The Green Climate Fund (GCF), the Adaptation Fund, GIZ internal funding opportunities and more.   The Minister also expressed keenness to explore partnership between PEEB and the Federal Mortgage Bank to design and pilot a Green Mortgage Scheme, modeled after successful global examples like INFONAVIT, to further drive the adoption of sustainable housing across Nigeria.   Earlier, the Country Director of GIZ, Markus Wagner highlighted the longstanding cooperation between Nigeria and Germany, noting that the two countries signed a Bilateral Economic Relations agreement in 1974, formalized in 2008 under the German-Nigeria Energy Partnership, which identified the energy sector as a key area of collaboration.   Mr. Wagner stated that GIZ, has played a vital role in Nigeria by working closely with government stakeholders, providing advisory services that promote investment, innovative and sustainable solutions, as well as climate-resilient practices across the energy sector.   He revealed the intentions of GIZ through the Nigerian Energy Support Programme (NESP) and the Partnership for Energy Efficiency in Buildings (PEEB) to collaborate with the Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development.   He said that the initiative aims to build the Ministry’s capacity to institutionalize sustainable architecture, with a particular focus on integrating energy efficiency into the design, construction, and operation of buildings.   Additionally, Wagner used the opportunity to invite the Minister as a Special Guest of Honour to the official launch of the PEEB Cool Enabling Facility in Nigeria, scheduled for June 10th, 2025.   He also announced upcoming initiatives plannned for the month of May, which includes energy audits in fourteen tertiary healthcare facilities and Energy Efficiency Support to Kano State. ...