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Propertymart Allocates Plots to Subscribers at Fairmont Hilltop Estate
Subscribers to the Fairmont residential scheme, a home ownership initiative by Propertymart Real Estate Investment Limited, a leading real estate company, have commended the company for delivering on its promise of instant physical allocation of plots upon payment of 30 per cent initial deposits.
The subscribers gave the commendation at the weekend when they were allocated their plots of land at Propertymart’s The Fairmont Hilltop Estate, Alagbado, Lagos State.
One of the allottees, Suraj Wahab, praised the company for its commitment to helping prospective home-owners achieve their dreams of home ownership conveniently and transparently.
He said, “I commend Propertymart for staying the course. I knew the time they started the Fairmont Scheme at Arepo, but I never believed it would be a reality. I thought it was just a 3D imagery. Some weeks ago, when I went there, I was surprised that the structures I saw on display then were actually on ground and people have been living there. That was what spurred me to give this a try.”
Wahab also hailed the company’s consistency, noting that it’s not easy for a business to have survived 10 years if it wasn’t doing things right. “For a company to begin operations and still be waxing strong in 10 years means they are doing something right. Besides, there are solid pieces of evidence to show for their activities. It is commendable.”
Another investor, Lateef Raheem, who came with his wife and children, also praised Propertymart and The Fairmont Estate, noting that the company is bringing Magodo’s standard to Alagbado.
He said, “Fairmont Hilltop Estate is going to be an excellent location to build our home. We are looking at the standard of Magodo here in Alagbado, with the view and the structures. Propertymart is genuine, a big thump up for them.”
Also, an elated Mrs. Funke Balogun-Odu, another subscriber, said: “I just paid 30 per cent, and the allocation has been given to me. The environment is cool, it looks like a country home. I’m delighted with my relationship with Propertymart, and I will be telling others about The Fairmont Hilltop Estate.”
One of the early investors in the residential scheme, Mrs Ogechi Onyedum, expressed happiness and satisfaction with the estate, noting that, “The environment is very nice, serene and is on a hilltop which gives you a beautiful view. I can boldly say that Propertymart delivers on their promise, and I will refer them to others.”
While commending the beautiful location and Propertymart’s integrity, another allotee, Mrs. Adejoke Atiku, said it was a dream come true for because she didn’t believe initially that she would get her allocation once she paid the 30 per cent deposit.
“This estate is going to be a very standard place; I really appreciate the location. I know the company wants it to be a mega estate, and it will certainly stand out. The payment is instalment, and I’ve not been disappointed; there’s transparency in the process. Mere looking at this environment, I can see it’s going to be a megacity in a short while”, she enthused.
Speaking on the Fairmont Advantage Offer, Deputy Managing Director, Propertymart Real Estate Investment Limited, Mr. Abimbola Arasi, said it was a unique offer to help many more Nigerians own their homes while restating the company’s commitment to continue to develop innovative solutions to cushion the effect of harsh environment inhibiting home ownership.
He said, “The majority of our clients are amazed that we can come up with such an innovative idea to help them own their homes in this harsh economy. Many of our clients have been expressing gratitude over this product, but they should expect more from us because we are a customer-friendly organisation. We are always thinking of them, their needs, and how we can meet them.”
Arasi added that the offer is a pocket-friendly way of getting one’s home because, “once you make 30 per cent down payment, you sight your plot. In Africa, we believe that an individual only becomes a full adult when he/she owns a home, and we are committed to helping our clients meet this need. We encourage our prospects to pick on time before it’s exhausted.”
He further encouraged everyone interested in enjoying the offer to visit www.propertymartltd.com or send a mail to [email protected], as the offer will be closing soon.
The Fairmont Advantage Offer is the first-of-it-kind home ownership initiative in the Nigerian real estate sector that enables prospective subscribers to take ownership of their plots upon the payment of 30 per cent deposit which starts from N1.1million. An additional benefit is that the plan is flexible as subscribers are allowed to spread the remaining balance of outright price across six months after the initial deposit.
“The Fairmont” serviced plots strategically located in Arepo, Lekki-Ajah and Alagbado respectively, are not only affordable but also allow clients to live in safe, beautiful environments with well-defined perimeters.
Other positive features of The Fairmont by Propertymart are its eco-friendly environment, top-grade infrastructure including paved roads, CCTV, electricity, street lights, drainage and green areas amongst others.
By Adedapo Adesanya
The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Mr Bosun Tijani, has announced that Nigeria will launch a new alphanumeric postcode system on October 1, 2026, with every home expected to have a unique postcode.
Mr Tijani disclosed the development in a video post on X, describing the new system as a more precise and digitally oriented approach to addressing locations across the country.
He said the initiative would mark a significant shift in Nigeria’s postal addressing system by assigning unique postcodes to individual homes.
The initiative marks a major step in Nigeria’s digital transformation agenda. By replacing the outdated numeric-only system, the alphanumeric codes provide a more flexible and scalable framework that can accommodate the country’s rapid urban growth and diverse settlement patterns.
For emphasis, an alphanumeric postcode system is a postal indexing system that uses a combination of both letters (alpha) and numbers (numeric), along with spaces or punctuation, to identify specific geographic locations, streets, or individual buildings for mail delivery.
Unlike purely numeric postcode systems (such as the 5-digit US ZIP Code or 5-digit codes used in some European countries), alphanumeric codes offer a much higher number of unique combinations using fewer total characters. This flexibility allows postal authorities to pinpoint locations with incredible precision, often down to a single side of a street or a specific large building.
“On October 1st 2026 Nigeria’s new Alphanumeric Postcode System goes live,” Mr Tijani said.
“For the first time, every home will be assigned a unique postcode that’s simple, precise and built for a digital future,” he added.
The minister urged Nigerians to prepare to generate their individual postcodes ahead of the launch.
The new system is expected to strengthen Nigeria’s digital addressing infrastructure and improve the identification and location of homes and properties for postal and other location-based services.
The initiative is being implemented in collaboration with the Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) as part of broader efforts to modernise the country’s addressing and digital infrastructure.
By Modupe Gbadeyanka
The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Taiwo Oyedele, has been directed to give an account to Nigerians on how the current government has fared since its inception on May 29, 2023.
This directive was given by President Bola Tinubu in a message posted on his verified social media handles on Wednesday.
This coincides with the commencement of campaigns for the 2027 presidential election scheduled for January 16.
According to the timetable of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), candidates seeking to become the country’s president are eligible to kick off their campaigns from today, Wednesday, August 19, 2026.
In his message today, Mr Tinubu said, “When we began this journey of reform in 2023, I promised that the difficult decisions we were making would serve the purpose of building an economy that works better for you and a country that is stronger for our children.
“Today, your government presents The Reforms Scorecard. It sets out what our reforms have achieved, what they have cost us, and the greater costs and harms we have prevented by acting when we did.
“I have therefore directed the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, to give an account to Nigerians, to explain the numbers, the choices we have made, the progress recorded, and the work that remains.
“You deserve to see the numbers. You deserve to know what has changed and what these reforms mean for you, your family, your business and our country.
“This is your government. This is your country. This is our account to you.”
Shortly after he took the oath of office over three years ago, President Tinubu declared that subsidies on petroleum products were gone. He later approved foreign exchange (FX) reforms, which devalued the Nigerian Naira, shooting from about N800 per Dollar to nearly N2,000 per Dollar. However, it is currently slightly above N1,340 per Dollar in the official market.
By Adedapo Adesanya
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited and the Nigerian Agip Exploration (NAE) Limited are advancing discussions on the development of deepwater assets estimated to hold 500 million barrels of oil reserves.
The development followed a meeting between the chief executive of the state oil company, Mr Bayo Ojulari, and Agip’s Vice Chairman and Managing Director, Mr Maurizio Pinna, in Abuja.
The talks focused on ongoing work on deepwater acreage jointly held by NNPC, NAE and Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company (SNEPCo) as well as plans to bring the associated resources into production.
According to NNPC, the acreage comprises the Zabazaba and Etan deepwater fields, with estimated reserves of about 500 million barrels.
The fields are located in Nigeria’s deepwater terrain and are considered significant to the country’s efforts to expand its upstream oil production base, particularly as operators seek to advance projects capable of delivering additional barrels over the medium to long term.
While details of the expected production timeline were not disclosed, the meeting underscores renewed industry focus on unlocking Nigeria’s deepwater resources and growing crude oil production.
The acreage comprises licences converted from OPL 245 and is operated by NAE in partnership with NNPC Limited and SNEPCo.
Mr Ojulari and Mr Pinna also reviewed the work currently underway on the assets and the expected production outlook, with the discussions centred on advancing deepwater development.
The engagement comes amid renewed efforts to attract investment into Nigeria’s offshore petroleum resources and increase national oil production.
