Nigeria, April 23 -- The Senate on Thursday confirmed the appointment of Muttaqha Darma as minister of Housing and Urban Development under the administration of Bola Tinubu.

The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, announced the confirmation after lawmakers screened the nominee during plenary. He was subsequently cleared via a voice vote at the Committee of the Whole.

Mr Darma replaces Ahmed Dangiwa, whom the presidency said resigned. President Tinubu had earlier asked the Senate to screen and confirm the nominee in a letter read by Mr Akpabio during Wednesday's plenary.

The screening focused on Mr Darma's strategy for the housing sector, including plans to improve affordability, address abandoned projects, and restore the Abuja Master ...