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Discordant tunes as stakeholders Disagree on proposed Rent Regulation in FCT
By John Akubo
There were discordant tunes among stakeholders at a public hearing on the proposed law to regulate House rent payment advancement within the Federal Capital Territory
The Senate had on the strength of a bill sponsored by Senator Smart Adeyemi ( APC Kogi West) directed its committee on Lands, Housing and Urban Development, to organise public hearing on the planned legislation.
The legislation is seeking for maximum of three months advanced rent payment and monthly payment for old tenants as against one or two years being collected by many of the landlords .
At the public hearing held at room 231 of the Senate wing, while the Nigeria Labour Congress, Nigeria Civil Service Union, Landlords and Tenants Association etc, supported the proposed law, Estate Surveyors and Valuers Registration Board of Nigeria and Nigerian Institute of Building, kicked against.
The representative of Nigeria Labour Congress ( NLC ) Mr Benson Upah, his contribution, said “Nigeria stands alone in payment of yearly rent.
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According to him, “rent payment in United Kingdom and United States of America, are done on monthly basis ” .
He commended the Senate for coming up with the proposal which he said is masses oriented
Also supporting the bill, Prince Rilwan Saheed Akinolu who made presentation on behalf of Landlords and Tenants Association in Nigeria , said if enacted into law , it will be a win – win situation for both parties .
But kicking against the bill, the Registrar of Estate Surveyors and Valuers Registration Board of Nigeria , Ifeanyi Uzonwanne , said the proposed legislation is wrong headed , as the Stakeholders in property rental industry are not just Landlords and Tenants.
“Other than the Landlord and Tenant, other stakeholders in the industry include the Investors , Financiers , Banks, Mortgage Houses , Insurers , Artisans , Professionals etc , whose interests are not put into consideration .
“The key to solving the problems the bill seeks to cure is the application of very sound economic policies .
“To progress in the passage of the bill without recourse to issues herein raised , will unleash great harm to the economy “, he said .
Further picking holes in the bill, Professor Martin Dada who represented the Nigerian Institute of Building , said since inputs into construction are not regulated , it is naive and wrong , attempting regulating the outputs .
In his closing remarks, the Chairman of the Committee, Senator Sam Egwu ( PDP Ebonyi North), said all submissions made , will guide the committee in arriving at report to be presented to the Senate .
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FCT Police Chief Inspects Worship Centres, Commends Residents for Peaceful Conduct
The Commissioner of Police, Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command, CP Ahmed Muhammad Sanusi, has inspected security deployments at churches across the territory, urging officers to maintain professionalism and vigilance during religious activities.
The inspection was disclosed in a statement issued on Sunday by the FCT Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh.
Sanusi conducted the inspection on November 8, 2026, to assess the operational readiness of personnel deployed to worship centres and evaluate security arrangements for residents and worshippers.
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The exercise followed a similar inspection of mosques across the FCT on Friday, November 6, as the Command sustained efforts to strengthen security around religious centres.
During the visits, the police commissioner charged officers to remain professional and responsive in the discharge of their duties.
He also commended residents for their peaceful and orderly conduct following mosque and church services, noting that public cooperation remained essential to maintaining security and public order across the territory.
The commissioner urged residents to continue cooperating with the police and other law enforcement agencies, remain security-conscious and promptly report suspicious persons, movements or activities to the nearest police station.
He further encouraged residents to utilise the Command’s emergency lines, 08032003913 and 08061581938, to report security concerns.
Adeh said the Command’s Public Relations Office remained open and accessible to members of the public for enquiries, complaints, information and other security-related matters.
The FCT Police Command reiterated its commitment to protecting residents and worshippers and maintaining security across the Federal Capital Territory.
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2027: Shettima Arrives in Uyo for APC Presidential Campaign Rally
Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital, for the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential campaign rally ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The development was disclosed on Friday by Stanley Nkwocha, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications in the Office of the Vice President.
Akwa Ibom occupies a strategic position in President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, with major federal investments expected to strengthen infrastructure and economic activities across the state.
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One of the major projects is the Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway, which has an approximately 82.8-kilometre stretch passing through Akwa Ibom.
The project, according to the statement, “promises improved connectivity, expanded trade, greater investment and new economic opportunities for communities across the region.”
Beyond infrastructure, the administration’s interventions in education, agriculture, healthcare, youth empowerment and social protection are also designed to improve livelihoods and broaden economic participation.
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFund) is among the initiatives highlighted, complementing Governor Umo Eno’s investments in roads, aviation, tourism and human capital development.
The statement noted that the Uyo rally provides “another opportunity to strengthen the APC’s growing political presence in the South-South and make the case for continuity in 2027.”
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Elohor Aiboni Honoured with DTN@100 Changemaker Award
Executive Vice President and Country Chair, Shell Companies in Nigeria, Elohor Aiboni was among 100 people honoured with the DTN@100 Award.
She joined a list of distinguished recipients recognised by the Daily Times newspapers. The contributions of the awardees to national development will be documented in a special publication, titled Nigerian Grand Book.
Daily Times which started publication in 1926 gave the awards as part of its centenary celebrations in Lagos. The centenary theme is: “Honouring the Past, Shaping the Future.” Chairman, Folio Media Group and Publisher Daily Times of Nigeria Fidelis Anosike said: “We proudly celebrate Elohor Aiboni, Executive Vice President and Country Chair of Shell Companies in Nigeria, for her well-deserved recognition at the Daily Times Heroes Award. As a visionary female leader, Elohor has shown that true leadership is defined by action. Her forward-thinking policies continue to drive real, positive change across our nation.”
In her response, Elohor said: “Although this award is presented to me, I do not regard it as mine alone. I share it with my colleagues across the Shell Companies in Nigeria, our partners, and the many people I have had the privilege of working with and learning from over the years.”
Elohor was commended for her achievements in a career in the energy industry that started in Shell in 2002. In addition to serving in operational roles within and outside Nigeria, she has worked as asset manager for Bonga, leading up to her appointment as Managing Director of Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Limited (SNEPCo) in 2021, the first female to hold the post. Early this year, she took up the role of Executive Vice President and Country Chair, Shell Companies in Nigeria, also the first female and Nigerian to hold both roles.
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In her acceptance speech, Elohor also called for concerted efforts towards educating the girl-child. She said: “If we are serious about shaping Nigeria’s future, we must be equally serious about educating and empowering the Nigerian girl child. Education provides not only knowledge, but also confidence, choice and the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to her community and country.”
Photo Caption – L-R: Energy and Investment Solicitor, Sam Aiboni; Executive Vice President and Country Chair, Shell Nigeria, Elohor Aiboni; actress Rita Dominic; and Daily Times Chairman, Fidelis Anosike, during the award presentation at Harbour Point, Lagos.





