{
  "id": 7229780,
  "title": "Firm unveils 2,400-unit estate to tackle housing deficit",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/firm-unveils-2-400-unit-estate-to-tackle-housing-deficit",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-14T01:05:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Trust",
    "slug": "daily-trust",
    "url": "https://dailytrust.com/firm-unveils-2400-unit-estate-to-tackle-housing-deficit/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Crown Allied Global Realty and Homes Limited has introduced The Embassy, a 2,400-unit smart estate situated in the Wasa District of Abuja's Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria. This 101-hectare development aims to address the country's housing deficit, which is estimated to be approximately 14.98 million units. The project, launched at a groundbreaking ceremony, was strategically chosen due to its location in an emerging informal-sector and commercial hub, which boasts access to roads, electricity, and water.\n\nGbadewole Amos Kayode, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the company and Vice Chairman of the Real Estate Developers Association of Nigeria (REDAN), Abuja Chapter, emphasized that The Embassy will be a 100% solar-powered estate with electric vehicle charging systems integrated into the residences. Additionally, 20 hectares of the estate will be dedicated to commercial activities, including shops, hotels, pharmaceutical and electronics businesses.\n\nThe Ambassador offers a range of housing options, including two-bedroom blocks of flats, three-bedroom terraces, four-bedroom semi-detached, fully detached homes, and even five-bedroom fully detached properties. Kayode highlighted that the project caters to low-income earners through flexible payment arrangements, with land prices commencing at 7.5 million naira. Prospective homeowners can also access mortgage financing backed by the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria.\n\nThe developer further revealed that The Embassy is expected to create over 3,000 direct and indirect jobs. Kayode stressed that the project is not only designed to provide affordable housing but also to stimulate economic activities and employment within the informal sector.",
  "summary": "Crown Allied Global Realty and Homes Limited has unveiled The Embassy, a 2,400-unit smart estate in Wasa District of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, as part of efforts to bridge Nigeria’s housing deficit. The 101-hectare development, located in Abuja Municipal Area Council, AMAC, was launched at a groundbreaking ceremony, with the company saying the project […]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}