The issue of affordability puts access to housing at the heart of resolving the housing crisis in Nigeria.
It has been estimated that about 85% of the urban population live in single rooms, often with eight to twelve persons per room. Living conditions are extremely poor.
Housing generally has not ranked high on the scale of priorities for social spending. Efforts by the government at providing low-cost rural housing have been minimal, hence, forcing the private sector into action.
In a bid to aggregate efforts at both ends, the International Housing and Construction Show Limited and Fesadeb Communications Limited, came up with the Africa International Housing Show (AIHS) to serve as a catalyst and veritable platform to advocate for balancing the housing need with the protection of the environment for future generations.
This, it has been doing since the past fifteen years through partnerships and collaborations with leading housing and construction brands in Nigeria and the African continent at large.
In this article, we are going to be looking at Africa’s housing brands that have been shaping AIHS.
The following are the top Africa’s housing brands highlight:
DANGOTE
DANGOTE GROUP is one of the most diversified business conglomerates in Africa with a hard-earned reputation for excellent business practices and products’ quality with its operational headquarters in the bustling metropolis of Lagos, Nigeria in West Africa. The Group’s activities encompass Cement – Manufacturing, Packing & Distribution
LAFARGE
Lafarge Africa Plc is one of the 90 locations in which LafargeHolcim is present, with headquarters in Lagos, Nigeria. A publicly quoted company on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE), Lafarge Africa serves Nigeria and South Africa with a wide range of cement solutions designed to meet all building and construction needs from small projects like individual home buildings to major construction projects.
FMBN
The pro activeness of the management team led by Arc. Ahmed Dangiwa, and the introduction of the *219# a mobile app for NHF subscribers is an innovation that will shape the industry in 2019. The strategy of the bank, in working with cooperatives and labour unions is another area that stakeholders are expecting to see results in 2019. The Bank’s current business model targets partnerships with local and international organisations with financial and technical capacity, interested in delivering affordable mass housing for the low income end of the market.
NMRC
With a new board and Managing Director, to pilot the affairs of the organisation, their core mandate of setting the pace in mortgage refinancing and their role as a secondary mortgage institution in Nigeria, is sure to shape the housing sector in 2019. Keen housing observers will be hoping to see NMRC provide the liquidity that is needed by going to the capital market, raising funds, and making those funds available to member banks for the refinancing of their mortgage portfolio. NMRC must not derail in concentrating on the mandates of why it was set up.
FAMILY HOMES FUNDS
Family Homes Funds, an initiative of the Federal Government, was established to facilitate affordable housing delivery to low and medium income earners, by entering into specific partnerships with supportive State Governments, developers and International partners/agencies that can provide technical support and financing for project implementation. With the experience, exposure and track record of the Managing Director, Mr Femi Adewole, it is very clear that the activities of the Fund will be one of the high points of the housing sector in 2019.
ADKAN GROUP
Adkan Group is one of the leading groups of companies in Africa, The group has diversified into different sectors of the economy that today encompass 7 businesses. This includes the Real Estate sector by operating Adkan Services Nigeria Ltd.
AFP
Abuja Furniture Production (AFP), is Julius Berger’s furniture production facility. The company was awarded Furniture Company of The Year 2018 by the Nigerian Housing Award. As one of the largest furniture manufacturers in West Africa, employing the latest technology and machinery for the production of high quality furniture and accessories, industry watchers expect AFP to continue leading the way in 2019.
CDK Integrated Industries
CDK Integrated Industries is a manufacturing company specialized in the production of premium quality sanitary ware, ceramic and porcelain tiles to cater for the market demand in Nigeria, Africa and Europe.
UPDC
UACN Property Development Company (UPDC) operated first as a Department, then as a Division of UAC of Nigeria Plc until 1997. UPDC’s strategic thrust is the development and management of luxury, premium and classic apartments in selected cities in Nigeria. The approach to property planning is viewed from the customer perspective, to create comfortable living/working environments.
BRAINS AND HAMMERS
Established in 2006, Brains and hammers real estate is backed up by decade’s worth of insight and expertise. Over the years, we have successfully carved a niche as the best in building high end infrastructures and delivering unparalleled experiences for our highly esteemed clients for sale and lease. Our team is the best in the industry with access to the best and most reliable information and education allowing them continuous improvement in organizational culture, structure, and operational strategies in alignment to supporting and fulfilling business objectives.
COSGROVE INVESTMENT LIMITED
Cosgrove Investment Limited is a real estate development and general construction company. We are focused on pioneering the integration of technology and automation into residential and commercial real estate using sustainable methods. Led by a core team of highly regarded real estate professionals, developers and investors, we are at the forefront of disruption in the real estate industry in Africa. The Cosgrove brand is a guarantee of integrity, professionalism, and reliability – equal to the best obtainable anywhere in the world. The Cosgrove core team consists of highly respected individuals with years of experience and a solid reputation built on professionalism, integrity, and commitment to delivering value for all stakeholders.
COPEN GROUP
Copen Services Limited is a well – articulated and organised firm with diversified interests in Real Estate, Construction, Services and Consultancy. Copen Services Limited is the fruit of the desire of a number of young, honest, knowledgeable and experienced professionals, with over 20 years cognate, post – graduation / practical experience in public and private service, to pool together their resources for the service of humanity.
EXIMIA REALTY COMPANY LIMITED
Eximia is conceived as a real estate company that will ‘lead the world through Africa’. The overall objective is to re-define the narratives by challenging the status quo and creating a unique and innovative platform to deliver real estate solutions in Nigeria and eventually Africa. This flagship brand is supported by Home4Me Nig Ltd – focused on affordable housing PPPs with the Federal and Governments.
OCTO5 ESTATES LIMITED
Octo5 Estates Limited – formerly known as Legacy Realties Limited was incorporated in 1997 to explore the emerging opportunities in the Nigerian economy. Octo5 Estates and its sister companies have since become known as innovative companies in the drive to create unique communities and enhance the value of such developments through their bouquet of services and are committed to developing and implementing innovative property and construction solutions that are tailor made to suit the needs of Nigerians.
APDC
APDC is a Property development company providing Construction, Real estate development, Consultancy and facilities management services. We design, build and manage residential and commercial developments tailor suited for our clients. We started back in 1994 as the property division of the erstwhile Abuja Investments and Property Development Company (AIPDC) now Abuja Investment Company Limited (AICL).
OPIC
Ogun State Property & Investment Corporation (OPIC) is a statutory corporation with a focus on the development of residential, commercial and industrial real estate hubs and new cities in Nigeria. OPIC is empowered to create new towns and cities across Ogun state and beyond.
Uraga Real Estate
Uraga Real Estate was created in November 2008 to consolidate the real estate activities of the Honeywell Group into a new company with a renewed focus and strategy. The two main business units integrated into this new company are Skyview Estates Limited, a specialist developer and property/ facilities Management Company and the development team from Anchorage Leisure, the hospitality vehicle constructing the flagship 5 Star Radisson SAS Hotel in Victoria Island.
Efab Properties
Efab Properties Limited is a fore-most Estate Developer with its base in Abuja and has extended services to various states within the country, e.g Delta State and Anambra State to mention a few. Their focus is promoting ‘A family, A roof “over the thirty six (36) states of the country. Paramount in the mind, is an intense desire to reach out with the totality of our know-how in real estate and solve the housing needs of all classes of Nigerians in a responsible manner, befitting a responsible entity.
ADRON HOMES
ADRON is a Real Estate and Property Development Company whose purpose is to help people realize their aspirations for the pride of ownership, comfort, security and wealth through the provision of excellent homes and the will to provide homes for all classes of society with focus on the neglected populace in respect to government housing programs.
HYDRAFORM
Hydraform Nigeria is the official West African agent for the distribution blocks that are top of the line in the building construction industry that gives a unique building system which encompasses excellent thermal properties, higher compact strength and outstanding speed of construction, environment friendliness and substantial cost saving.
FLEXI CLAY
FEXI CLAY -Modified Clay Material is a new revolutionary building material after Ceramic, Porcelain and Granite. FLEXI CLAY is modified soil made and bonded together by using only low heat temperature in its manufacturing process.
IL Bagno
IL Bagno is the regional distributor for the world’s leading manufacturers of sanitary fittings, kitchen, tiles, doors and other interior solutions. We excel in the provision of total bathroom solutions, creating unique and innovative bathroom themes for both the domestic and commercial markets.
RIFENG COMPANY
Rifeng is a global lead-ing piping system supplier in the residential and commercial building industry, as well as a prominent supplier in the field of indoor temperature controls. Products include, water supply, drainage, heating, gas, casing, solar and sanitary. Rifeng products mainly contain pipes, fittings, the piping system includes PPR piping system, multi-layers piping system, PVC piping system, PERT piping system and PEX-b heating system.
NIGERITE LIMITED
Nigerite Limited was incorporated in Nigeria in 1959 as a joint venture between the international Belgian group Etex N.V. and Odu´a Investment Company Limited of Nigeria. Your One-stop shop for building components solutions and market-leader partner in the building components and construction market segment with modern building components and solutions. We are the leaders in the market offering various building components including our fibre cement products which provides a superb combination of quality, performance and non-hazardous material to meet all your construction needs.
ALARO CITY
Alaro City is an integrated, mixed-use city planned for over 2,000 hectares in the Lekki Free Zone. Over 20 companies are moving or expanding their businesses to Alaro City. These companies include Ariel Foods, Starium (BUA Group), HMD Africa, Sana Industries, Loatsad, Kenol, Mantrac (Caterpillar), Omar Gardens and ASB Valiant. The first residential phase of 500 apartments is being developed by Universal Homes. Alaro City has areas for offices, logistics and warehousing, homes, schools, healthcare facilities, hotels, entertainment and 150 hectares of parks and open spaces.
RURAL HOMES LTD
Rural Homes LTD is an incorporated property development firm specialized in private, public and commercial projects, with a single mission: to build structures with enduring value and the potential to become timeless. Our team of creative professionals carefully evaluate each project in order to adhere to both financial and time constraints, and over the years we’ve become known as a top Real Estate Development Company.
EARTHPOINT MODERNSHELTER ESTATE
Our company is a fusion of Earthpoint Development Services, a construction company and Modern Shelter Systems & Services, a Real Estate brokerage/Marketing firm. While Earthpoint has built and delivered 2 Estates and are currently developing 8 others, Modern Shelter has sold over 500 houses in 2 years, including over 200 mortgages.
SOLIGNUM
The Solignum range is a high performance brand of wood treatment products. Founded on over 120 years of tradition, the quality wood preservatives, termiticides, decorative coatings and ancillary products are widely trusted by professionals around the world to protect and condition their internal and external timbers. At Solignum we work with our customers to develop solutions for their problems with regards to the protection and preserving of wood.
ZOBIS CABLE
Zobis Cable is an electrical wire and cable manufacturer. We have been operating and serving our customers over a decade now. We are a leading supplier of electrical wire and cable for the Nigerian market. Manufacturing wire and cable according to customer specifications.
FIRSTTRUST MORTGAGE BANK PLC
FirstTrust Mortgage Bank Plc is a mortgage bank resulting from the merger between First Mortgages Limited and TrustBond Mortgage Bank Plc with the intention of creating a strong financial institution that is capable of playing a headship role in the mortgage banking sector. The synergy is with the intent of enhancing stakeholders and shareholders ‘value.
STERLING BANK
At Sterling Bank, our customers are our number one priority and we value their feedback and ideas. We’ve made sure there are plenty of ways to stay in touch. Sterling Bank Plc “Your one-customer bank” is a full service national commercial bank in Nigeria.
JAIZ BANK PLC
Jaiz Bank Plc – the premier Non-Interest Bank in Nigeria was established on the 11 th of November 2011 on the foundation of trust, professionalism and excellence to deliver innovative financial solutions and exceptional customer experience.
STANBIC IBTC
We offer all our clients a wide range of personal and commercial banking products through over 180 branches spread across every state in Nigeria and our online banking platforms.We offer current, savings, and domiciliary accounts; personal loans, vehicle and asset finance; MasterCard debit cards, Visa credit cards; home loans; internet banking; small and medium scale enterprise (SME) loans.
CONSTRIX
Constrix Real Estate Development Limited was recognized as the fastest growing real estate company of the year in Nigeria. At the Nigeria Housing Awards 2018. The Nura Dan Musa, led property firm plans in the short term to expand to every nook and corner of the country. This company will be one to shape things in the housing sector in 2019.
INFINITY TRUST MORTGAGE BANK
Infinity Trust Mortgage Bank Plc was incorporated on 28th January 2002, as Infinity Trust Savings & Loans Limited. However, it commenced business operations in Abuja, in 2003.For over a decade, Infinity Homes has remained a true reflection of unalloyed commitment towards providing endless opportunities through affordable home ownership.
Kaduna State Mortgage and Foreclosure Authority
Kaduna state has scored a big mark in the country for establishing an agency to solve the problem of foreclosure on mortgages. It is the 1st state to domesticate the mortgage and foreclosure law in Nigeria. The domestication of the law by other states of the federation, will clearly be a turning point for the housing sector in 2019.
Pison Consulting Limited
Pison Housing Company was set up in 2005 as a real estate and housing finance advisory firm providing financial consultancy services with a focus on real estate. Pison Housing Company provides strategic advice, capital market and investment management directions for our capital providers and business clients. The company has excelled on its growth strategy through identifying new and emerging opportunities, overseeing considerable portfolios of real estate and housing finance activities, facilitating partnership with offshore capital providers, and creating structures & models that have led the company to becoming an expert Strategic Real Estate Development Advisory Partner in Nigeria and Sub-Saharan Africa.
C-STEMP
C-STEMP Construction Skills Training & Empowerment Program, was Conceived by J.Hausen Limited based on its experience of the severe shortage of skilled manpower constraining its operations and that of other real estate developers and building contractors. Spurred by the Construction Ideas fund (CIF) initiated by GEMS 2 and supported by DFID, C-STEmp has a key objective to break the paradox of high unemployment and poverty in the midst of severe shortage of skilled manpower in the Nigerian construction sector.
JEDO INVESTMENT COMPANY
Jedo Investment Company Limited. It is a wholly indigenous, professionally oriented firm, with, with a focus on Engineering, construction, Installation and Procurement Services.
NBRRI
The Nigerian Building and Road Research Institute (NBRRI), is responsible for researching and developing road and building materials for the Nigerian building industry. The institute engages the Government of Nigeria on various policies that regulate and improve the quality of buildings in Nigeria. The institute has recorded some acclaimed achievements, and sticking to their mandate of researching and developing building materials for the sector, will be something to look out for in 2019.With the retirement of the versatile Prof. Matawa Danladi, whoever comes on board as the helmsman has a lot to do.
ASBA & DANTATA
Asba & Dantata Properties LTD is a full-service residential development company with expertise in all aspects of multifamily housing development. Incorporated in 2014, we strive to achieve excellence in building premium residential housing estates. No talk of excellence acquires real meaning unless the individuals leading the way set an example for all the others in the company’s hierarchy.
DANTATA & SAWOE
Dantata & Sawoe is the premier name in the construction industry today, it is a brand synonymous with quality, reliability and timely delivery. This reputation has been earned through over 40 years of experience of construction of Roads, Highways, Airstrips, Flyovers, Buildings, Irrigation & Drainage system, Airports, Power Plants and other forms of infrastructure all around Nigeria.
DANTATA TOWN DEVELOPERS
Dantata Town Developers Limited is a limited liability company that was established to provide technical and cost-effective engineering services for both public and private institutions. The company provides real estate solutions, our services, includes both consultancy and project implementation for individuals, government and corporate organisations.
TIMBERLOCK
Timberlock is Africa’s fastest-growing wood preservative company. It has herbal & colourless wood preservative.
ROCK OF AGES PROPERTIES PLC
Rock of Ages Properties PLC- is the Real Estate Arm of Chicason Group of Companies Limited, a wholly owned indigenous Conglomerate. ROAP is into Project Development, Project Management, Real Estate Joint Venture Partnership, Real Estate Public and Private Partnership, Facility Management, Letting and Agency, Project Evaluation and Project Consultancy.
PLUSWORLD ROOFING
Plusworld Roofing is Nigeria’s most diverse and innovative roof engineering company. Our specialization is in residential, commercial ,industrial and institutional roof line works. Our workforce is highly trained and certified thus allowing us to maintain our hard – earned reputation for excellent business practices. Keeping our customers happy and satisfied is at the core of our value proposition.
REAL ESTATE DEVELOPERS ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA (REDAN)
REDAN seeks to achieve positive relations with all stakeholders connected with the housing industry including organizations, producers, providers, fanciers and landowners. The association also strives to play an active role in the promotion of research and development of building materials and systems, as well as standard setting for the industry.
AFRICAN UNION FOR HOUSING FINANCE (AUHF)
The AUHF is an industry body that promotes the development of effective housing finance markets and delivery of affordable housing across Africa, working in the interests of both the members and the industry as a whole. The Association comprises 61 member institutions from 16 countries across the continent.
SILK PLASTER
SILK PLASTER is the world leader in manufacturing of unique alternative wallcoverings. The company has more than 20 years of success and a wide distribution and sales network on the market. More than 1000 SILK PLASTER branded stores, DIY resellers and independent sellers are located all over the world. SILK PLASTER has a number of benefits which surpass all the competing products. Properties such as Heat Retention, Easiness of application and repair, elasticity and eco- friendliness makes it truly revolutionary and environmentally friendly. Product is certified by several well known laboratories, but quality is ensured with an internal multi control system.
CITYCODE MORTGAGE BANK LIMITED
CityCode Mortgage Bank Limited is a duly registered Primary Mortgage Bank that has remained healthy since its inception in 1992. We are also an accredited Primary Mortgage Bank (PMB) for the National Housing Fund (NHF) and a subscriber to the recently created Nigerian Mortgage Refinance Company Plc (NMRC). We are set up for the purpose of providing mortgage loans and assisting customers in accessing the National Housing Fund Loan through the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria. We offer various mortgage products, guidance, and advisory services to corporate organizations and individuals to empower them to access housing finance.
ALLEGRO TECHNOLOGIES
Over the years, Allegro Technologies has incubated capabilities to develop and deploy effective data management services to the real estate industry. Across all the sectors where it operates, oil and gas, financial institutions, and a variety of others, its brand is fast becoming synonymous with problem solving and quality. Allegro has worked with businesses in the real estate sector to address specific data management challenges in the areas of Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Invoicing, Collections, Spend Management, Facility Management, Inventory, Communications and much more.
NTEL
ntel is Nigeria’s contemporary and most revolutionary licensed telecommunications company which provides 4G/LTE-Advanced network that delivers superfast call-connect times, crystal clear Voice-over-LTE and extraordinarily high Internet access speed.
HALL7 REAL ESTATE
Hall7 Real Estate is one of the top real estate companies in Nigeria. It began operations in 2013, offering quality real estate services to its large customer base from different parts of the world. It is poised to extend its reach to other parts of the country and beyond.
ROYAL CERAMICS
West African Ceramics Limited, a leading manufacturer of Ceramic under the brand name of ‘ROYAL’, has been producing Vitrified, Digital & Roofing tiles in West Africa and has been serving the needs of the building material industry in West Africa since 1995.
LOTUS BANK
LOTUS BANK is a Non-Interest Nigerian Bank deeply rooted in ethical banking, committed to ethical investing and ethical prosperity. Its mission is to deepen financial inclusion as well as broaden the array of non-interest products available to the banked, unbanked, and under-banked population of Nigeria.
O2 INTERNATIONAL
02 International is a real estate development and general construction company established to provide professional services to all sectors like Oil and Gas and even financing (loans) in Nigeria and beyond. it is managed exclusively by Nigerians of proven integrity and diverse experience, highly qualified professionals of various disciplines, most of the directors are specialists with several years of practice both home and abroad.
JAGUAR GROUP
Conceived back in 1960, Jaquar Group was built on the platform of highest quality standards, aesthetics and with the intent of exceeding customer expectation. Today, Jaquar Group caters to premium and luxury bathroom segments with Jaquar and Artize brands respectively for residential and commercial sectors across the globe as a one stop destination for all bathroom products.
KABBA STEEL DOORS
Constantly growing in its sector, KABBA Çelik Kapı (KABBA Steel Doors) aims at investments for continuous growth in the future and considers being among the indispensable alternatives in its sector as persistence. With its wide range of products, the Company provides its esteemed Customers, with high-quality services.
DELTA Mega Trend Nigeria Limited
Delta Mega Trend Nigeria Limited (DMTNL) was Incorporated in 2009 as a Real Estate Development Company. It is a privately owned company which mainly specializes in the construction and sale of Modern, Smart, Digital, Sustainable Building Structures and Civil Engineering Works. As a recognized member of Real Estate Development Association (REDAN), DMTNL has extensive expertise in design, building and construction of sensible life style spaces.
Neelds Realty
Neelds Realty is a multi-service real estate development company, integrating best in class technology in design, automation and security with long established values of property development as well as project management. Run by a group of seasoned professionals with over 29 collective years of experience across all sectors of the real estate market, our commitment to creating the very best client experience is driven by our passion to pioneer a new industry “norm” built on the principles of expertise, execution and excellence.
African Industries Group
African Industries Group (AIG), has evolved into the largest steel manufacturing company in the country, a diversified exporter and, a producer of renewable energy, a long way from our roots in 1971. Its core values of professionalism, innovation, integrity, and value creation combined with a strategy of continual investment in Nigeria over the last few decades have integrated us deeply into the domestic economy, and contributed to the overall industrial development of Nigeria.
