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New homes in Tucson are reportedly gaining an advantage over existing homes on the market, according to the Arizona Daily Star. The report suggests buyers in the Tucson area are increasingly favoring newly built properties over resales, a shift that could reflect on pricing, inventory, and builder incentives in the local housing market.

Nigeria's Federal Government says it will establish a quarterly policy dialogue forum bringing together government officials and civil society organisations. The initiative is intended to create a regular channel for consultation between the state and civil society on policy matters. Few details have been released so far about the forum's mandate, membership or when the first meeting will take place.