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CCTV footage captured the sudden collapse of a five-story student hostel in Delhi’s Satya Niketan area, prompting investigations into structural integrity. Authorities are examining reports of unauthorized construction and waterlogged foundations as potential contributing factors.
Private student hostel operators in Ghana have criticized the Rent Control Department's attempt to enforce price caps on student accommodation, warning that such policies risk exacerbating the housing shortage at KNUST.
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has declared a national emergency concerning the dilapidated state of student hostels on university campuses. The declaration highlights the urgent need for improved living conditions for students.
The Anambra State Government has sealed student hostels, churches, and a market in Awka South LGA due to severe sanitation violations, enforcing environmental laws.
Ghana Hostels Limited (GHL) publicly rejected and demanded an "immediate and unqualified apology" from the Acting Rent Commissioner. This came after the commissioner made comments regarding the charges at GHL's Pentagon Hostel, which GHL deemed misleading.
Struggling office landlords in Hong Kong are converting their properties into co-working spaces and student accommodation to adapt to intense competition and a shift towards quality assets, according to analysts.
Ghana's Rent Commissioner has expressed outrage over the 'appalling' and 'shocking' conditions in student hostels, describing some facilities as mere cubicles unfit for habitation.
The Hostel Owners Association of Ghana is disputing the legal basis of the Rent Control Department’s ongoing enforcement campaign targeting private student hostels over exorbitant fees.
IIT Kanpur has received a 10 crore rupee donation from the founder of Adobe India, an alumnus, to fund the construction of a new student hostel block.
Ghana's Rent Control Department and the Office of the Rent Commissioner have directed all private student hostel operators to suspend planned accommodation fee increases for the 2026/2027 academic year, citing growing concerns.
Ghana's Acting Rent Commissioner has questioned the necessity of expensive student hostel projects and accused operators of exploiting students through inflated utility charges. While acknowledging the need for fair returns, the commissioner emphasized that rents must still be assessed.
Ghana's Rent Commissioner, Frederick Opoku, has raised concerns about the licensing and monitoring of private student hostels following campus inspections that revealed 'shocking conditions' in accommodation facilities.
A three-story student hostel collapsed in Anambra, Nigeria, resulting in two fatalities and three injuries. Rescue operations are underway, with authorities clearing debris and searching for potentially trapped individuals.
Police in Imo State have debunked reports claiming that herdsmen burned down a student hostel. Authorities clarified that the report was false and urged the public to disregard it.
The University of Benin (UNIBEN) has unveiled a N100 billion trust fund aimed at developing infrastructure, including student hostels, a five-star hotel, and research facilities.
Police in Ekiti State arrested two suspects following a robbery at Ekiti State University student hostels, recovering stolen items as the search continues.