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Human Settlement

Overcrowding, urban growth accelerating infectious diseases in Nigeria – UNILAG VC

The Vice-Chancellor (VC) of the University of Lagos (UNILAG), Prof. Folasade Ogunsola, says overcrowded communities in Nigeria, like those in other African countries, are...

Michael Simire - February 18, 2026

Human Settlement

Heat, blackouts push Abuja residents to the brink

Residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) are groaning under the combined weight of intense heat and persistent power outages, saying the situation has...

Michael Simire - February 15, 2026

Human Settlement

FCTA, firms sign MoU to transform Jabi Lake to recreational hub

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Suburban Broadband Ltd. and Akida Hills Ltd. for the development...

Michael Simire - February 15, 2026

Human Settlement

Lagos intensifies enforcement on estates without approved layout plans

The Lagos State Government has intensified enforcement on estates operating without approved layout plans and building permits. The Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development,...

Michael Simire - February 12, 2026

Human Settlement

Makoko demolition: Lagos Assembly, residents support proposed water city project

The Lagos State House of Assembly and the representative of affected waterfront communities have backed the state government’s proposed water city project of the...

Michael Simire - February 10, 2026

Human Settlement

The menace of motor parks and markets on Lagos Island streets

People want different things out of their cities… The last thing you want are people who are uncaring and disinterested in their cities. That...

Michael Simire - February 9, 2026

Human Settlement

Lagos sensitises MDAs on informal space documentation, management

The Lagos State Government, through the Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development, has commenced strategic collaboration with relevant Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs)...

Michael Simire - February 4, 2026

Human Settlement

Lagos, MTN to transform Obalende into modern bus transport hub

The Lagos State Government says it has approved transformation of the Obalende bus stop into a modern bus transport hub, sponsored by MTN as...

Michael Simire - January 27, 2026

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