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SHIPPING CONTAINER HOUSE 4 Shipping Container House

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The “Pentagon Vista” Residence: A 5 Container Modern Retreat

This is not a typical small container build. It is a refined modern residence crafted from five 20ft shipping containers, arranged in a symmetrical multi wing layout that creates a strong architectural presence while remaining elegant and balanced. The design is unified by a central hipped metal roof, forming a clean geometric silhouette and a bright shared core that connects all living spaces seamlessly.

Project Overview

Base Structure
5x 20ft High Cube Shipping Containers
Multi wing layout across two levels
Central hipped metal roof system anchoring the core

Style
Modern Contemporary
Scandinavian Inspired Container Architecture

Total Area
Estimated ~1,500 to 1,900 sq ft of total living space across two levels

Key Features
Central open plan living and dining space
Private wings ideal for bedrooms offices or guest suites
Full height glass for panoramic landscape views
Wraparound upper level balcony and ground level terrace
Clean wood cladding paired with dark metal roofing
Engineered foundation designed for stacked containers

🛠️ DIY Cost Estimate
Not recommended. Container stacking roof integration and structural openings require professional engineering and lifting equipment.

👷‍♂️ Turnkey Cost Estimate
Approx. $140,000 to $260,000 depending on finishes location and structural detailing

Disclaimer
All figures are conceptual estimates only. Final costs depend on site conditions local labor rates engineering requirements and material pricing.

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Nigeria Immigration Service Cracks Down on Visa Overstayers After Amnesty Ends

Following the expiry of the Federal Government’s visa-amnesty window on September 30, 2025, the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has launched a nationwide crackdown on foreigners overstaying visas or breaching immigration laws.

The amnesty, which ran from July 5, 2025, allowed foreigners with expired documents to regularise their status without penalties. Now, starting October 1, NIS officers will target holders of expired Visas on Arrival, short-visit/business visas, and expired CERPAC permits.

Offenders face removal, fines of $15 per day for short overstays, and escalating entry bans—ranging from five to ten years or permanent bans for overstays over a year.

The crackdown aims to enforce lawful migration, enhance national security, and improve transparency in Nigeria’s immigration system.

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