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Luxury Residential Building

Source: http://www.nigeriaconstructionjournal.com/2019/04/24/bourdillon-allexander-gerard-road-new-constructions-along-the-jagaban-road/

Luxury Residential High Rise Building

Source: http://www.nigeriaconstructionjournal.com/2019/04/24/bourdillon-allexander-gerard-road-new-constructions-along-the-jagaban-road/

4 Bourdillon Building by Kaizen Properties

Source: http://www.nigeriaconstructionjournal.com/2019/04/24/bourdillon-allexander-gerard-road-new-constructions-along-the-jagaban-road/

Federal High Court Complex

Source: http://www.nigeriaconstructionjournal.com/2019/04/24/bourdillon-allexander-gerard-road-new-constructions-along-the-jagaban-road/

Leafy Street view and entrance of St Saviour's School Ikoyi. An exclusive and expensive primary school.

Source: http://www.nigeriaconstructionjournal.com/2019/04/24/bourdillon-allexander-gerard-road-new-constructions-along-the-jagaban-road/

Jagaban's residence, Bourdillon Road, Ikoyi

It is the leafy road that starts from the Falomo roundabout, at the start of Alfred Rewane Road and snakes through the east side of Ikoyi. It is the gateway to the prestigious and exclusive Banana Island. The troika of Bourdillon, Alexander and Gerard roads is in fact a single road that has three different names at different sections. The Banana Island is not the only thing exclusive about these three roads, It is the street for the powerful and celebrities. People like Asiwaju Bola Tinubu (Jagaban) live on this street. The official quarter of the Lagos State Deputy Governor is also here. St Saviours School, one of the most prestigious – and expensive schools in the land is also here. NNPC (Napims), Coca Cola Nigeria, Consulate General of France residences and offices are also located here. The list is endless. Lekki-Ikoyi bridge also takes off from the Alexander section of this road,

This photo article actually focuses more on the ongoing constructions on this road. This signifies that this road is only increasing in significance and prestige.

Source: http://www.nigeriaconstructionjournal.com/2019/04/24/bourdillon-allexander-gerard-road-new-constructions-along-the-jagaban-road/

A catastrophic event that takes the life of innocent people, old and young. Parents kissed their little children off to school never to see them alive again. People were running helter-skelter. Very few knew what to do. Things fall apart, the center cannot hold. This is a stuff for a tragic Nollywood movie. This is a setting of nightmare, but this is not fiction. But wait, what does it have to do with construction or engineering?

A three storey building on 13 Massey Street, Itafaji, Lagos Island on the 13th of March 2019. Tragically, a private primary school is situated at the upper floor of the building. 20 people including innocent young lives were lost.


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On the 25th of March, that is less than two weeks after, another building collapsed a few kilometers away in Kakawa Street, on the same Lagos Island.

The storey of building collapse is not peculiar to Lagos Island. There had been equally tragic collapse in Lekki, Abuja, Ibadan and Port Harcourt and many other cities and towns in Nigeria.

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So why are buildings collapsing all over the country in the absence of natural disasters like earthquake, landslide and the likes? Nigeria Construction Journal attempts to look at the possible reasons for these tragic failures of engineering.

Arguably, this is not a failure of engineering, but a failure of a people who have collectively failed to harness the beautiful powers of engineering. Hilary I. Okagbue et al in their research titled “Systematic review of buildings failure and collapse in Nigeria” published in International Journal of Civil Engineering and Technology (IJCIET) Volume 9, Issue 10, October 2018 stated that The causes of building collapse in Nigeria can be grouped into seven broad areas.

The use of poor building materials.

Geophysical and geotechnical.

Structural defects.

Lack of effective management of construction processes.

Construction defects

Corruption.

Legal and regulatory failure.

F.C.Omenihu, L.O. Onundi and M.A. Alkali Department of Civil and Water Resources Engineering University of Maiduguri went further to quantify the specific causes of building collapse in their 2016 work titled ” An Analysis of Building Collapse in Nigeria (1971-2016): Challenges for Stakeholders “. They stated that some of the leading causes of building collapses in Nigeria include

Structural failures 24.9%, substandard materials 13.2%, poor workmanship 12.2%, faulty design 8.8%, use of Quacks 7.3% and inappropriate foundation 6.8%.

A random visit to construction sites can give one a lot of examples to buttress the outcome of the above mentioned research.

Examples include:

- Project supervision by unqualified personnel

- Use of wrong concrete mix. Most of the time to cut corners by using less proportions of cement and substandard aggregates.

- Use of poor quality water. Muddy or salty water adversely affect the strength of concrete

- Manual mixing of concrete resulting in inconsistent strength

- Many site “engineers” cannot read the structural drawings resulting in misplacement of steel reinforcement. I have heard reports of where top reinforcements are put at the bottom and vice-versa for raft foundations!

- Use of reinforcement steel that are of considerably lower strength than the design steel strength.

It is very clear that concerted effort is needed by all stakeholders in order to eliminate these unnecessary destruction of life and properties.

Source : http://www.nigeriaconstructionjournal.com/2019/04/01/rampant-building-collapse-in-nigeria-why/

The purity of the air and the fresh breeze of air from the open lagoon is something to behold. You won’t help but fall in love with this enclave of the very well to do. It is not uncommon to see couples taking a stroll around this beautiful estate early in the morning and in the evening when the sun is down. Pinnock Beach Estate is one of the most exclusive estates in the Lekki corridor. It is located off the 5th roundabout, Jakande, on the lagoon side. The access road to this estate is the road between Shoprite Circle Mall and Femi Okunnu Estate.

The estate was developed by UAC Property Development Company (UPDC) one of the foremost property developers in the country.

Pinnock estate was developed in phases. In phases 1 and 2, UPDC provided modern amenities like central water supply, good network of asphalt roads with excellent drainage, modern central sewage system, an excellent network of electrical infrastructure including transformers, feeder points and street lights. The estate’s developing trees and other landscape will be a sight to behold in the nearest future. The phases 1 and 2 are not fully services in the sense that individual houses have to provide their own individual generators for electricity back-up.

The phase 3 also called James Pinnock Estate is an exclusive, fully serviced estate within the larger Pinnock Beach Estate. It is provided by 24 hours electricity in addition to those facilities provided in phases 1 & 2. It also has an exclusive club house complete with tennis court, swimming pool and squash court.

The estate has other amenities like the Silversands Hall School which is a primary and secondary school open to both residents and non residents of the estate.

A portion of land within the estate currently goes for around N165,000 per square meter while detached houses on 850 sqm plot are being advertised for between N250 – N380 million.

Go to http://www.nigeriaconstructionjournal.com/2019/04/11/views-from-pinnock-beach-estate-lekki/ for more pictures.

For More Pictures go to http://www.nigeriaconstructionjournal.com/2019/04/03/rccg-city-of-david-trinity-tower-construction/

See the latest Federal Tenders for 21st April 2019

Go to http://www.nigeriaconstructionjournal.com/ for more tenders

kennybelle:
As you're building banana, orange, mango etc islands for the rich, why not consider the poor too and build low-cost estates that we can afford just like Jakande did

True talk.

Periwinkle-Continued

Periwinkle Island

Periwinkle estate is a stretch of water front land beautifully located by the Babalola shoreline of the Elegushi kingdom, Lekki Phase 1, Lagos, Nigeria. The estate which is sandwiched between Orange Island and Lekki phase 1 offers a generous lagoon view, whistling wind, range of visiting birds and natural surroundings. Periwinkle estate which was reclaimed from the Lagos lagoon is the flagship project of Czar Project Ltd.

Source: http://www.nigeriaconstructionjournal.com/2019/04/07/is-lagos-island-going-bananas/

Orange Island

Orange Island is accessible via the recently dualised Freedom Road in Lekki Phase 1. It is a a 150-hectare island Public Private Partnership (PPP) initiative, between the Lagos State Government and the developer, Orange Island Development Company (OIDC).

According to the project layout, the total land mass has been apportioned into different land use purposes including mixed use, 8.4209 hectares; utilities, 2.4239 hectares; educational and public facilities, 5.3146 hectares; business and commercial, 8.0676 hectares; medium density residential, 17.7143 hectares; low density residential, 58.9520 hectares; green and public open space, 15.6563 hectares; and road reserve, 33.4504 hectares. The layout of the Island will comprise four main schemes made up of residential, commercial, services and recreation/sports zones. The services provided will include electricity, water and sewage system.

Source: http://www.nigeriaconstructionjournal.com/2019/04/07/is-lagos-island-going-bananas/

Diamond Island

This project was initiated by the Lagos State Government owned Ibile Holdings.

Source: http://www.nigeriaconstructionjournal.com/2019/04/07/is-lagos-island-going-bananas/

Now, let us examine some of these developments.

Ilubirin Foreshore

Ilubirin is located just off the Third Mainland Bridge, on the northwest coast of Lagos Island over looking the lagoon. In 2014, the Ilubirin Housing Scheme initiative was conceived under the Lagos Home Ownership and Mortgage Scheme (LAGOSHOMS) and marked as a purely residential project but new designs released indicate it will accommodate live, work and play activities. According to the then Commisioner for Housing Gbolahan Lawal “design of the project will comprise 472 units of living space designed as studio apartments, 1, 2 and 3-bedroom flats, terraces and penthouses, while commercial units and recreational facilities, as well as child day care facilities, are also included in the plan. “The plan also includes a shopping mall, an eco-park, a waterfront with restaurants and bars. There would be something for everyone in Ilubirin”.

This construction of the multi storey housing units was commenced by the Governor Fashola administration. It was subsequently abandoned by his successor, Governor Ambode.

Source: http://www.nigeriaconstructionjournal.com/2019/04/07/is-lagos-island-going-bananas/

Banana Island is the home of the rich and the powerful. It is where billionaires like Mike Adenuga have their abode in Lagos. It is also where the ultra rich like Sayyu Dantata, Kola Abiola and and celebrities like Linda Ikeji call home.

Apart from being the playground of the rich, Banana Island also has the distinction of being the first man-made “island” in Nigeria. Though it is called an island, it is technically a peninsula because it is joined with Ikoyi which is the other abode of billionaires and the ultra rich. It remains one of the most expensive neighborhood in the country.

Banana Island started life as a project called Lagoon City. It was the brainchild of the Late Chief Adebayo Adeleke, a University of London trained Civil Engineer (MICE). This project was subsequently taken over by Lagos State and thereafter the Federal Government. The project was completed in its current banana shape by the Lebanese-Nigerian Chagoury Group in partnership with the Federal Ministry of Works and Housing.

Fast forward to present days. There are more than ten man-made “island” projects currently at various level of completion or on the drawing board. This includes names like Orange Island, Periwinkle Island, Diamond Island, OSTIA Island etc with the father of them all, the Eko Atlantic. With these many Island and reclamation development within a short period of time, can it be said that Lagos Island is “going bananas”?

Even though one can argue that much of the affluent parts of Lagos Island like Lekki Phase 1, VGC, Northern Foreshore, Nicon Estate are also man-made because they rose from swamps that were sandfilled. We will however limit our discussions to the ones that are obviously man-made.

Is this the best we can get in urban development innovations? With the high price tags of land in these developments, what is the plan for the less affluent? As these are only accessible to the very rich, do these development leave space for the common-man to enjoy the beautiful sceneries of the lagoon fronts? All year round good weather and beautiful lagoon waterfronts are potential tourism money spinner. But what do we have in Lagos? We see that private developments have largely taken over these waterfronts. Essentially, the commonwealth in form of water sceneries are being privatized, so only the affluent and powerful can enjoy them in their privacy. What is the end-game for these developments?

Source:http://www.nigeriaconstructionjournal.com/2019/04/07/is-lagos-island-going-bananas/

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When shopping for land in Eko Atlantic, you should have a deep pocket. The cost of land in this dream real estate location is only comparable to the price of land in Manhattan, USA. Cost of land in Manhatan Island remains one of the most expensive in the US.

According to Business Day Report.

Land price in Eko Atlantic is the highest of the various prime island locations in Lagos including Ikoyi, Victoria Island and Lekki. It is followed closely by Banana Island, the most exclusive residential location in Lagos.

Price per square metre of land in Eko Atlantic, estimated at $1,720 (about N523,000), is about 40 percent higher than the value of land in the neighbouring Victoria Island. That price compares favourably with land values in Manhattan City in the United States.

Manhattan real estate costs an average of $1,773 per square foot, which is also ahead of San Francisco, the next most expensive area on per-square-foot basis, according to NeighborhoodX, a real estate price tracking agent. Land price in San Francisco averages $902 per square foot.
Eko Atlantic is the single most ambitious and comprehensive mixed-use development plan to come on stream in the West African sub-region in recent times. Modelled after the Skyscraper District of Manhattan Island in New York City, Eko Atlantic is expected to be home to no fewer than 500,000 residents, with commuter volume expected to exceed 300,000 people daily.

Eko Atlantic land goes for $1,720/N530,000 per square metre while land in Victoria Island is selling at $1,244/N379,000 per square metre and Lekki at $681/N207,000 per square metre, but their prices have risen by 14 and 15 percent, respectively, in the course of last year. Oniru land, selling at $579/N176,000 per square metre, has grown by 7 percent over the year, while Banana Island has remained stable.

Get more details from http://www.nigeriaconstructionjournal.com/2019/04/05/eko-atlantic-land-price-is-same-as-manhattan-island-usa/

Nigeria’s transportation minister Rotimi Amaechi indicated that the country will need between US$36 billion to US$40 billion to complete the rail connectivity of the country. Amaechi reportedly made the statement while assessing the state of progress on the rail project between the capital Lagos and Ibadan.

Read more on http://www.nigeriaconstructionjournal.com/2019/04/04/nigeria-needs-us36-billion-to-us40-billion-to-complete-the-rail-connectivity-of-the-country/

The City of David, a parish of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) is undertaking a trailblazing and at the same time a breathtaking project in Victoria Island, Lagos. Christened Trinity Tower, the final product will be a view to behold. Building and civil engineering firm, ITB Nigeria Limited as main contractor. The firm is set to complete the 30- month contract that began early 2017.

On completion, the N2 billion 14-floor iconic Trinity Towers is will to provide space a blend of worship, work and recreation. It is a unique structure with three towers linked together having apartments, office space, food courts, underground and multi-storey car parks, function rooms and recreational facilities.

Go to http://www.nigeriaconstructionjournal.com for more pictures

Does it mean Kano people should eject the Igbos because they didn’t vote Buhari? This main is wicked, there is no other word to qualify him.

mekaboy:
It means the investors know the government will go broke and come borrowing.

No. It means the investors are more confident that the government will repay the loan.

What is happening in Ogun state

This reminds me of King Solomon, the two mothers and the baby.

Hypocrisy. These same people are praising Davido for campaining for PDP and slamming PMB.

PrettyCrystal:
This is really serious! A Nigerian lady has got herself trending on social media for obvious reason after making a 'desperate plea' online.

The slay queen identified as Treasure, who claims to be a graduate of University of Lagos (UNILAG), took to Facebook earlier today to share some sexy and seductive pictures of herself with an unusual caption. 

She wrote; Dear Money. Please come & Seduce me, if i refuse please rape me mercilessly its my body, I promise I won't shout or go to d police.

The pictures have sparked reactions from internet users mostly males who are drooling over her curves. 

See reactions from netizens below. 

See more; https://www.nationalhelm.co/2019/01/dear-money-come-and-rape-me-mercilessly-nigerian-slay-queen-photos.html

Lazy youth.

deboysben:
Jimmy Agbaje popularity is gaining momentum

In Aba?

anonymuz:
Mr Tambuwal...You can only manage sokoto state not Nigeria.

Can he even manage Sokoto state?

Empiree:
paranoia. Goes to show you that Fulani intregate easily than other tribes. Ilorin comes to mind. They are more Western than you. In the US, they love integration To have different tribes coexist. Ilorin is truly diversed. That's how it should be. When you diverse, you have no time to hate. This is the reality in New York. NY is more diverse than other states. You barely hear of race issue in New York. That's why majority igbi hate others because they are so secluded and have time to hate.

You have contradicted yourself.

Remember, this is the same way I support folks in SW/SE should have free access to the north as well. Let's just say irrational fear dey worry all of you.

If you don't want them in your area, you guys should have had similar businesses to fill up your lands. But instead, your youths are just roaming the streets jobless or do fraud instead of your state and local govt to invest heavily on those lands. Because you didn't, and there are vacant lands, therefore, fulani herdsmen are coming and I am supporting them. This will ease cost of transportation and cost of lifestock in the SE and SW.


Now, let me tell you mistake you guys are making.

When you said fulani should buy the lands by themselves instead of govt, you guys make it worst. If they buy lands in your state, they become by permanent owners. You no longer have right to claim ownership or invoke your ancestors defense or worse them to abide by your custom.


This is the reason I said govt should take responsibility of the lands by buying those lands from families or owners and reserve them for ranches and many things profitable for the community and the govt.


If govt take over, how's your problem?. Nar your money govt go spend on it?. The real problem is for fulani to buy those lands. They will claim permanent ownership.

You people don't understand. Now so you agree with what I just said?

You must be someone who is not very perceptive. If you were, you should know that it is precisely what happened in Ilorin that scares other tribes. If your idea or Fulani integration is dominating and ruling other people, then you are a tyrant and bully. I can tell you that people don't like tyrants and bullies.

What you should be advising government to do is utilise the vast dams, irrigation infrastructure and vast landmass that the north is blessed with to establish whatever ranches they want to establish. But for the cattle farmers in the south west, we are ready to establish our private ranches without the help of the government.

Empiree:
You have agreed they can buy land in the SW/SE. Anything else you said is irrelevant, excuse me. But I repeat that I don't support them buying the land for agriculture or ranches. Your approach will eventually lead to what you are trying to avoid (ruling over you).

But rather the govt should buy those lands from the people, and farmers and herdsmen should [b]lease from govt[/b]. This is so easy. That way you don't have to worry about them taking over you because they do not own the land. But you are saying they should buy the lands. You just contradicted yourself and your proposition is recipe for disaster.

I only choose to reply to your statements in bold. I am telling you the concern of people whose land the government is planning to acquire for the purpose of ranching and you are saying what I say is "irrelevant". Don't you think that is sheer arrogance on your part?

You said govt should buy land and "lease" it to the farmers and herdsmen. That sort of statement can only come from someone who thinks what others are saying on sensitive issues is "irrelevant". That is the real recipe for disaster.