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Why Rayfield Gardens City Estate Ibadan is adopting Solar Power – Fendini Homes MD Reveals

The MD/CEO of Fendini Homes, Prince Laja Adeoye, has disclosed the idea behind the adoption of solar energy to power the Rayfield Gardens City Estate in Ibadan.
Adeoye, the developer of Rayfield Gardens City Estate, Christopher Adebayo Alao Akala GRA, Wofun, Akobo Extension, Iwo Road, Lagelu Ibadan, explained this in an exclusive interview with Journalists in Ibadan, Oyo State capital.
According to him, he said that for any modern estate to function and to have near constant electricity, they must be able to provide residents with constant power, which has made Rayfield Gardens City to switch all the street light in the estate to 100% Solar power.
Laja further averred that, Fendini Homes is out to give their subscribers a whole new living experience, in a more serene environment, with modern Architectural smart home designs, and quality construction aimed at creating lasting impression for the subscribers.
He noted that Fendini aim is to ensure that at no point the Estate is in darkness, because they cannot control the government generated electricity but with Solar, their subscribers can be assured of effective Estate lighting at night, which will enhance liveliness, visibility and security of residents.


He said: “As you can see in our proof of concept, we have had street lightning on for the past one year in the Estate, as there is no night you come here to our Estate that you won’t see light.”
“In addition to perimeter fence lighting units in every homes, each of the houses will have solar light pole installed to them, to ensure that the entire Estate is well illuminated at every point in the night.”
“Renewable sustainable Energy is the game changer and for us, we are out to ensure that we provide all our residents with quality Infrastructures, such as solid paved roads, drainages, multi-layer power (Grid and Solar Power) and Security, treated water plants, fiber optics fast internet penetration/5G Network and smart homes automation technology.”
“We carefully and painstakingly designed each of the houses to have at least 10-20KVA of solar power installed on them, depending on energy needs of the residents, to phase out generators in order to achieve Zero Noise Estate.
“To us, the beautiful and esthetics environment matter so much to us, as there will be clean air, clean environment, flowers and Gardens.
“Again, we are also trying to achieve Zero noise, away from from fossil fuel powered Generator, which comes with carbon emissions, but Solar Lights on the Streets and those installed in each units of the houses will mitigate against air and noise pollution in the Estate.
“We are also going to have centralized treated water plants, which will be piped and metered to each units of the houses. All of these will be handled by the Facility Management department of the Estate, thereby creating good services and value to all the Subscribers.
Laja also briefly spoke about funding and investment opportunities of the project, and according to him, he said interested Sub-developers, who wants to invest to develop some of the units of the Estate are allowed to join as they already have a template for investors, who wants to do business with the company.
“We have designed a master plan, which fits for everyone who wants to do business with us, and interestingly, we have landed spaces in our commercial wing for those who wants to invest and build Standard Hotels, Primary and Secondary school, Office complex/ Banking Hall/Show Rooms, Amusement Park, Hospital/Pharmacy Complex, Conference Center, gym house and more.
“The idea is to have a one stop shop Estate, first of it’s kind in Oyo State, where you can simply walk into Shopping Complex in the Estate to buy groceries, visit gym to exercise your body for fitness, take your kids to school without hassles, host your friends in the Hotels, or take your kids to amusement park for holidaying, he said.
Development of Rayfield Gardens City Estate, which situated at Christopher Adebayo Alao Akala GRA Ibadan is a Public Private Partnership (PPP) initiative between Oyo State Government and Fendini Limited, to provide about 400 housing units to residents and interested prospective home buyers across the world.
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FG collected N6.9 billion mining fees across Nigeria in Q1 2025 – Dele Alake
Alake disclosed this via his official X page on Monday.

The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, has announced that in Q1 2025, the federal government collected N6,957,826,200 in mining fees across Nigeria.
Alake disclosed this via his official X page on Monday.
“I am pleased to share some exciting developments in the mining sector; in the first quarter of this year, the Federal Government collected an impressive N6,957,826,200 in mining fees and registered 118 new private mineral buying centers,” he stated.
Source: Nairametrics.
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The Untapped Wealth in Inherited Family Lands: Turning Ancestral Property into Profitable Real Estate Investments in Nigeria by Dennis Isong

In Nigeria, we often hear things like: “That land in the village belongs to my grandfather.”
“Our family land has been there since I was a child.” “We just leave it there. Nobody touches it.
“What if I told you that the land you inherited from your father, grandfather, or even great-grandmother might just be sitting on gold — not literal gold, but real estate potential that could start making you money today?
Let’s break it down.
1. The Emotional vs Economic Value of Inherited Land
Many families in Nigeria attach deep emotional and cultural value to ancestral land.
It’s a symbol of roots, heritage, and continuity. But while emotions are valid, leaving valuable property to gather bush and termites does not honor the legacy — it stagnates it.
Ancestral land should not just be a memory bank; it should be a financial engine.
2. Common Myths That Keep Family Lands Idle
Let’s address the biggest myths: “It’s just bush, what can I do with it?” That bush is someone’s dream site for a school, farm, event center, or warehouse.
“We don’t want to sell our heritage.” Who says you must sell it? You can lease, rent, or build and still retain ownership.
“There’s a land dispute in the family.”
Then resolve it. Land conflict delays wealth. Engage a legal mediator and document ownership properly.
“It’s in the village, nobody will rent there.” These days, villages are turning into towns. Many urban workers are relocating to semi-rural areas because of cost and quiet.
People now work in the city and sleep in the village.
3. Real Possibilities:
What You Can Do With Inherited Land
Let’s talk about how to transform that “useless” land into profit:a) Agribusiness Lease
If you don’t have money to farm it yourself, lease the land to an agro-entrepreneur. Nigeria’s food needs are rising, and farmland is gold.b)
Event Center or Open Space Rental
Got family land with space? Flatten it, clear it, fence it, and start renting it out for weddings, parties, and church crusades.
Rural areas love open-air events.c)
Build Low-Cost Housing for Rent
Build a few 1-bedroom bungalows or mini-flats.
People are moving to outskirts like Ikorodu, Mowe, and Ifo. Affordable housing is in demand. d )
Warehouse or Storage Facilities
Urban traders need warehouse space in cheaper locations. Rural lands close to main roads are perfect for this.e)
Instead of leaving the land idle and arguing over it during Christmas family meetings, why not take charge and begin something that creates cash flow?
Partner with Developers
You bring the land, they bring the money. A good joint venture agreement can turn idle land into profit-yielding property while you still retain your rights.
4. Legal Steps You Must Not Ignore Before you do anything, please make sure of the following:
Proper Documentation: Make sure the land has a Deed of Assignment, survey plan, and preferably a Certificate of Occupancy or Governor’s Consent if within a government-acquired zone.
Family Agreement:
If it’s a family land, gather everyone and get a written agreement to avoid “wahala” later.
Registered Company (Optional): Consider registering a business to manage the land, especially if you’re building rentals or leasing. Get a Lawyer: Never cut corners.
A good property lawyer will save you stress, especially for joint ventures or leasing contracts.
5. True-Life Example: From Bush to Blessing.
Mr Tunde inherited a 2-acre land in Ilaro, Ogun State. For 10 years, it was just a yam farm.
In 2022, he cleared it, fenced it with blocks, built a borehole, and put plastic chairs under canopies. He started renting it out as an event ground. Today, every Owambe weekend earns him 100k-200k. All from “just family land.” Imagine that.
6. From Liability to Legacy
Family lands can move from being a burden to being a blessing.
Instead of leaving the land idle and arguing over it during Christmas family meetings, why not take charge and begin something that creates cash flow?
Think of it this way: Instead of telling your children, “This land belongs to your grandfather,”
You can say: “This property feeds our family today, and will feed yours tomorrow.”
7. Final Thoughts
It’s time to change our mindset. Not all real estate investment starts with buying new land. Sometimes, the land has already been given to you — free of charge.
The true investment is in your vision.Don’t wait till that land becomes an illegal dump site or is taken over by “omo onile” drama.
Begin today. Inspect it. Clear it. Value it. Use it. Your next real estate breakthrough might be hiding in your father’s backyard.
And if you ever need someone to help you inspect, plan, or connect you to builders, surveyors, or developers… you know who to call — Me, the real estate preacher with a sprinkle of bush-to-business miracles!
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CBN warns BDCs, banks to tighten compliance on anti-money laundering, counter-terrorism regulations

The Central Bank of Nigeria has warned licenced Bureau De Change Operators and financial institutions in the country against violating its anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing framework.
The apex bank issued this warning in a circular signed by its director of compliance department, Amonia Opusunju on Thursday.
CBN vowed to impose sanctions on BDC operators who failed to adhere to its regulatory framework.
“BDC operators are reminded that they are required to fully comply with the provisions of the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022; the Terrorism (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022; and the Regulatory and Supervisory Guidelines for Bureau de Change Operators in Nigeria, 2024,” CBN said.
“Any other relevant laws, regulations, and guidelines issued by the CBN and Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU).
“All BDCs are advised to ensure that their operations, staff training, transaction monitoring, and customer onboarding procedures are always fully compliant with applicable requirements,” the apex bank said.
Similarly, CBN also urged all financial institutions in Nigeria to tighten compliance with both domestic and international sanction lists, including the United Nations Consolidated Sanctions List and the Nigerian Sanctions List, in line with the Terrorism (Prevention and Prohibition) Act 2022 and others.
“Financial institutions are required to maintain a robust and dynamic sanctions compliance framework that enables them to identify and respond promptly to updates or changes across all applicable sanctions lists; prevent the use of their systems and platforms for transactions involving designated individuals or entities; conduct real-time screening of customers, transactions, and beneficial owners; and file appropriate reports with the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit and notify the CBN, where necessary,” the circular partly reads.
Recall that on February 27, 2024, the financial regulator approved the sale of foreign exchange (FX) to BDC operators, reversing its decision to halt FX sales to the BDCs in 2021.
Meanwhile, on February 6, 2025, the apex bank introduced new regulations limiting BDC operators to purchasing a maximum of $25,000 per week from a single bank.
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