Events

Lagos State Government to Hold 4th Real Estate Marketplace Exhibition

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3 years ago

November 8, 2023

The Lagos State Government has concluded arrangements to host critical stakeholders in the real estate sector in its 4th edition of the Real Estate Marketplace Conference and Exhibition. This is geared towards addressing pertinent matters around the built environment.
The event is slated for Wednesday, 13th December and Thursday, 14th December 2023 at the Expo Hall, Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos. The theme is “Real Estate Regulation: A Panacea for Disaster Mitigation and Recovery in the Built Industry”.

Initiated in 2020, the programme was designed to bring together players in the real estate sector towards actualizing the T.H.E.M.E.S plus agenda of the government, T.H.E.M.E.S being an acronym for Governor Sanwo-Olu’s administration’s six-point strategic development agenda: Traffic Management and Transportation; Health and Environment; Education and Technology; Making Lagos a 21st Century Economy; Entertainment and Tourism as well as Security and Governance.

The Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on Housing, Barr. Barakat Odunuga-Bakare, said that the event was put together through the Real Estate Regulatory Authority (LASRERA) to dissect issues around housing regulations and will present a one-of-a-kind advantage for all investors to explore investment opportunities in the Lagos real estate ecosystem.

“Key industry players and relevant government agencies will use the occasion to leverage and facilitate public-private partnerships, investment opportunities, policy developments and provide solutions to issues peculiar to the industry through the joint venture initiatives scheme of the state government.

“There are enormous potentials here in Lagos State Housing Partnerships initiatives, that if well tapped into by individuals/organizations operating in the real estate sector, will drive macro-economic growths and development amongst other functions within the built industry value chain,” said Barakat Odunuga-Bakare.

She mentioned that the previous editions of the event had addressed some challenges facing the sector through proper and robust engagement by experienced industry players at the panel of discussion.
The event has the Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu as the chief host and his deputy, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, as the co-host.
The annual conference and exhibitions will also be attended by professional bodies in the built sector.

“It is expected to feature Real Estate Value Chain Enterprises ranging from tourism, horticulture, financial institutions, interior decorators, construction companies, real estate agencies, interlocking companies, cement companies, sanitary wares, POP construction companies, tiles industries, environmentalists, resident associations, proptech companies and relevant government agencies of the state.
“And this is an opportunity for corporate organizations, individuals, and state government agencies to showcase their brands, products, services, and network at exhibition stands at this year’s event,” she noted.

According to the LASRERA boss, the panel session segment of the event will be chaired by seasoned representatives drawn from the private and public sectors, who will propose suitable solutions to the challenges in the built sector to gain investors’ confidence for sustainable investments.

The special adviser, therefore, urged interested participants to register on https://4thlagrealconference.eventbrite.com while urging corporate organizations and individuals to use the opportunity to showcase their goods and services at the exhibition stands.

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Culture

Crowds Gather for Rare Sunrise at Egypt’s Abu Simbel Temple

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2 weeks ago

October 23, 2026

David Ogunjobi

Hundreds of tourists gathered at Egypt’s Abu Simbel temple to witness the twice-yearly sunrise ceremony illuminating Pharaoh Ramses II’s statue

Hundreds of tourists gathered at Egypt’s Abu Simbel temple on Thursday to witness a spectacular sunrise phenomenon in which sunlight illuminated the face of the statue of Pharaoh Ramses II, an event that occurs only twice a year.

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The ancient astronomical ceremony drew visitors from different parts of the world to the archaeological site in southern Egypt on October 22, one of two dates associated with the phenomenon.

The second occurrence takes place on February 22, when the rising sun illuminates the temple’s interior.

Egyptian tour guide Yasser Fouad described the occasion as extraordinary, saying some visitors had stayed overnight to secure the opportunity to witness the event.

“Today is an extraordinary day, everyone is keen, there are people who stayed over the night, foreigners who actually spent the night in Abu Simbel to see this phenomenon,” Fouad said.

The Great Temple of Ramses II at Abu Simbel dates back to the 13th century BC and is among Egypt’s most prominent archaeological attractions.

Built during the reign of Ramses II, one of ancient Egypt’s most powerful pharaohs, the temple is renowned for its monumental statues and sophisticated architectural design.

The twice-yearly sunrise phenomenon is a major attraction, drawing visitors eager to witness the interaction between sunlight and the temple’s ancient structure.

The dates have traditionally been associated with significant moments in Ramses II’s life.

October 22 is commonly linked to his birthday, while February 22 is associated with his accession to the throne.

However, the precise historical reasons behind the dates remain debated.

Some archaeologists have proposed alternative explanations, including that they may have marked the pharaoh’s coronation and birthday.

Abu Simbel underwent a major international rescue operation in the 1960s, when archaeologists and engineers relocated the temples to protect them from flooding caused by the construction of the Aswan High Dam.

The monumental structures were cut into large blocks and reassembled at a higher location, preserving the site for future generations.

The relocation was one of the most significant archaeological preservation projects of the 20th century.

Despite the move, the temple continues to attract visitors for its ancient Egyptian art, monumental architecture and remarkable alignment with the rising sun.

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The annual gatherings highlight the enduring appeal of Egypt’s archaeological heritage and the continuing fascination with the astronomical knowledge and engineering achievements of its ancient civilisation.