The invitation-only event will bring prospective property buyers, investors and distinguished guests together for a private site inspection and cocktail experience in Ikoyi, Lagos.

LAGOS, NIGERIA — Crestline Assets Realty, in partnership with Veritas Homes, is set to host an exclusive site inspection and open house cocktail event at Teniola Towers, located at 106 Close, Banana Island, Ikoyi, Lagos.

Designed as a private experience for high-net-worth individuals, prospective property buyers and real estate investors, the event will offer invited guests an opportunity to experience the development firsthand, explore its residential offering and engage with representatives of the two real estate brands.

Scheduled for Thursday, between 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., the gathering will combine property inspection with an intimate cocktail experience, creating an opportunity for meaningful conversations around luxury living, property ownership and real estate investment.

The event is being positioned as an invitation to the “1% of the 1%” — a deliberate emphasis on an audience seeking premium property experiences and access to exclusive real estate opportunities.

Teniola Towers provides the setting for the event, with its distinctive contemporary architecture, landscaped surroundings and striking multi-level residential design. The inspection will allow guests to appreciate the development beyond photographs and promotional materials, offering a closer look at the property and its environment.

For Crestline Assets Realty, whose brand philosophy is captured in the tagline “Dream it. Live it.”, the collaboration reflects its focus on connecting clients with property opportunities that align with their aspirations and investment interests.

The partnership with Veritas Homes also provides an opportunity to bring prospective buyers closer to the property through direct engagement, guided inspection and conversations with the team.

Beyond the physical inspection, the cocktail session is expected to provide an informal networking environment for guests, industry participants and prospective investors.

As interest in premium residential property continues to shape conversations around Lagos real estate, experiences that allow buyers to engage directly with developments and their representatives remain an important part of the property discovery process.

The Teniola Towers event represents an opportunity for invited guests to explore the development, ask questions and consider its place within their residential or investment plans.

Event Details

• Event: Exclusive Site Inspection and Open House Cocktail
• Property: Teniola Towers
• Location: 106 Close, Banana Island, Ikoyi, Lagos
• Day: Thursday & Friday
• Time: 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
• Hosts: Crestline Assets Realty and Veritas Homes

For invitations and enquiries:
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Nigeria has demanded at least two permanent seats for Africa on the UN Security Council, with veto powers for as long as the privilege exists.

Vice-President Kashim Shettima made the demand while delivering President Bola Tinubu’s national statement at the 81st UN General Assembly in New York.

He also demanded five non-permanent seats for Africa, in line with the continent’s longstanding common position on reforming the Security Council.

Shettima said the Council’s present configuration no longer reflected contemporary geopolitical realities and weakened the legitimacy of global decision-making.

“The world of 2026 cannot remain captive to the distribution of power in 1945,” he said.

He said Africa could no longer remain outside permanent membership while issues concerning the continent continued to occupy substantial attention of the Council.

According to him, Nigeria’s position is consistent with the Ezulwini Consensus and Sirte Declaration, adopted as the Common African Position.

Under the position, Africa seeks at least two permanent seats with all existing privileges, alongside five non-permanent seats on the Council.

The African Union reaffirmed the demand in May, saying Africa’s exclusion from permanent representation constituted a historical imbalance requiring correction.

Shettima argued that institutions claiming authority to act for humanity must adequately reflect the people on whose behalf decisions are taken.

He linked Security Council reform to efforts to restore confidence in multilateralism amid widening geopolitical divisions.

The Vice-President also reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to the UN Charter and international cooperation.

He said Nigeria supported an international system where diplomacy takes precedence over coercion and international law guides relations among states.

Shettima recalled Nigeria’s contributions to international and regional peace operations in Liberia, Sierra Leone, Darfur, Mali and The Gambia.

He said Nigeria also continues to work through ECOWAS, the African Union and Gulf of Guinea mechanisms.

According to him, these efforts cover mediation, counter-terrorism, democratic governance and maritime security.

Shettima said persistent conflicts across different regions underscored the need to return to dialogue, collective responsibility and peaceful settlement of disputes.

He identified the conflict in Sudan and other theatres as requiring urgent diplomacy because of their humanitarian, economic and geopolitical consequences.

The Vice-President also warned against a global environment where propaganda blurred distinctions between victims and aggressors and complicated accountability.

He maintained that an inclusive and effective UN remained indispensable to global peace and sustainable development

Nigeria’s demand comes amid renewed calls by African leaders for reforms to an institution whose permanent membership remains unchanged since its creation.

The Security Council has five permanent members: China, France, Russia, the UK and the US, each possessing veto power.

Africa currently has no permanent representative on the Council..

The African Union’s preferred reform model provides for at least two permanent African seats, including veto privileges while existing members retain them.

The reform model also seeks five non-permanent seats for Africa.

Shettima said Nigeria remained committed to a multilateral order capable of responding more credibly to 21st-century realities.

According to him, differences among nations must not obscure their common humanity or responsibility to preserve peace for future generations. (NAN)

A forex trading facility is expected to open in Abia State in October, following the 2025 Abia Forex Expo, which organisers said attracted more than 1,500 participants.

The facility is being established by entrepreneur and financial markets personality, Sam Keys, as a platform for financial education, market analysis, trading activities and networking.

According to the organisers, the project followed increased interest in forex trading and other financial market activities among youths and business communities in the state.

The proposed facility will provide a physical location where traders, aspiring investors and other participants can access financial market information, take part in educational activities and interact with others in the sector.

Keys had previously organised the 2025 Abia Forex Expo, which brought together participants interested in forex trading, investment and financial markets.

The new facility is expected to complement such events by providing a permanent location for activities relating to financial market education and trading.

The October opening is expected to attract traders, investors and other individuals interested in learning about the financial markets.