Hong Kong Taxi and Light Bus Drivers Urge Extension of LPG Subsidy Amid Middle East Tensions and Potential 33% Operating Cost Surge

Hong Kong’s vital taxi and light bus sectors are facing significant financial pressure as a government-backed liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) subsidy scheme is set to expire, with drivers and industry representatives calling for an immediate extension. The plea comes amid persistent global oil price volatility, directly linked to ongoing conflicts in the Middle East, which […]

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Nigerian Institute of Quantity Surveyors identifies systemic failures and professional negligence as primary drivers of building collapse in Nigeria

The recurring phenomenon of building collapses across Nigeria has reached a critical juncture, prompting the Nigerian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (NIQS) to issue a stern call for a holistic overhaul of the construction industry’s operational standards. During a high-level seminar and the investiture ceremony of Ololade Sokoya as the ninth Chairperson of the Women’s Association […]

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